Global Bioeconomy Assessment Global Bioeconomy Assessment Coordinated Efforts of Policy, Innovation, and Sustainability for a Greener Future i © 2024 United Nations Environment Programme ISBN: Job number: DOI: 978-92-807-4142-1 DEP/2632/NA https://doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/45332 This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit services without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. The United Nations Environment Programme would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission in writing from the United Nations Environment Programme. Applications for such permission, with a statement of the purpose and extent of the reproduction, should be addressed to unep-communication-director@un.org. Disclaimers The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory or city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Mention of a commercial company or product in this document does not imply endorsement by the United Nations Environment Programme or the authors. The use of information from this document for publicity or advertising is not permitted. Trademark names and symbols are used in an editorial fashion with no intention on infringement of trademark or copyright laws. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations Environment Programme. We regret any errors or omissions that may have been unwittingly made. © Maps, photos and illustrations as specified Suggested citation United Nations Environment Programme (2024). Global Bioeconomy Assessment: Coordinated Efforts of Policy, Innovation, and Sustainability for a Greener Future. Nairobi. https://doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/45332 Production: Nairobi, Kenya. URL: https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/45332 Global Bioeconomy Assessment Acknowledgements The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) would like to thank the authors and the project coordination team for their contribution to the development of this report. Authors and reviewers have contributed in their individual capacities. Their affiliations are only mentioned for identification purposes. Authors Secretariat and project coordination Yutao Wang (Fudan University [FDU]) Mingxing Sun (IGSNRR, CAS/UNEP-IEMP) Yutao Wang (FDU) Linxiu Zhang (UNEP-IEMP) Chao Fu (IGSNRR, CAS/UNEP-IEMP) Mingxing Sun (Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research [IGSNRR], Chinese Academy of Sciences [CAS]/UNEP-International Ecosystem Management Partnership [UNEP-IEMP]) Language editing Linxiu Zhang (UNEP-IEMP) Strategic Agenda (Xain Storey, Liyana Aini) Reviewers (listed in alphabetic order) Design and layout Anthony Shun Fung Chiu (De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines) Strategic Agenda Bakhita Amondi Oduor (Ecosystem Division, UNEP) Huajun Yu (FDU), Bin Chen (FDU), Sijing Wang (FDU), Meili Xue (FDU), Huijing Deng (FDU), Ju Wang (FDU), Xinyi Long (FDU), Dingfan Zhang (FDU), Lin Sun (FDU), Zhixiu Han (FDU), Hongyi Xie (FDU), Yingfan Duan (FDU), Jingjing Zhang (FDU), Yixiang Gao (FDU), Juezhu Chen (FDU), Yixuan Bai (FDU), Yiru Song (FDU), Shiwen Gong (FDU). Bavelyne Mibei (Policy and Programme Division, UNEP) Cecilia M. V. B. Almeida (Universidade Paulista, Brazil) Jane Muriithi (Early Warning and Assessment Division, UNEP) Jiashuo Li (Shandong University, China) Jing Meng (University College of London, United Kingdom) Thanks also to: Financial and technical support This knowledge product is prepared in the context of the “Global Biomass Resource Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation Management” project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (72061147003). Mingzhou Jin (The University of Tennessee, USA) Raymond Brandes (Policy and Programme Division, UNEP) iii Global Bioeconomy Assessment Acronyms and abbreviations ASTM American Society of Testing Materials ATJ Alcohol-to-jet BMBF Federal Ministry of Education and Research EGD European Green Deal EU European Union