The Bioeconomy Talks series features interviews with experts on bioeconomy themes that are directly linked to agrifood systems transformation Buyung Hadi is an entomologist, ecologist and integrated pest management specialist who coordinates the Secretariat of FAO’s Global Action for Fall Armyworm (FAW) Control. The FAW is a moth native to tropical...

Market potential, regulatory issues, and environmental and carbon outcomes all highlighted On 5 May, FAO and the International Sustainable Bioeconomy Working Group (ISBWG) hosted the fifth in a series of webinars on bio-innovations for agrifood systems transformation, this time focusing on alternative proteins. The webinar was facilitated by Lev Neretin and Marta Gomez San Juan from the FAO Sustainable and Circular Bioeconomy team, and moderated by Ndaindila Haindongo, one...

Name Bioeconomy for sustainable food and agriculture What does that mean? It means using biological resources,* processes and innovations to help transform agrifood systems so that they are more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable, while supporting the development of a fair and green economy and ensuring all global citizens have access to enough nutritious...

Alternative proteins, microbiome science and changing consumer patterns just some of the key drivers Bioeconomy innovations are major global agrifood drivers. From new protein sources and production systems, microbiome science, and alternatives to agricultural plastics, to changing consumer patterns, and emerging biotechnologies, we need to assess their profound implications for food...

FAO’s Bioeconomy team held an engaging virtual meeting of the International Sustainable Bioeconomy Working Group (ISBWG) on 28 February, with around 40 participants zooming in from countries and regions around the globe, including Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Malaysia, Namibia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Africa, United States of America, and...