scope:

This Recommendation defines a framework for the development of the bioeconomy development, which will help identify the scope, priorities, objectives (i.e., ensuring food and nutrition security; managing natural resources sustainably; reducing dependence on non-renewable energy sources; climate change mitigation; new jobs' creation, etc.) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for its development, especially under the lens for improving sustainability and circularity and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11 and related targets, and the climate objectives of the Paris Agreement.

The main elements examined in this Recommendation are:

• The definition and role of bioeconomy in cities, with a focus on circularity and sustainability.

• The determination of factors and KPIs that affect bioeconomy development in cities.

• The definition of a generic implementation framework for bioeconomy in cities.