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ANALYSIS OF THE PERCEPTION ON BIOECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS CONCEPT

Steliana Rodino

Abstract

Despite the increase of awareness and government involvement, the potential of many European countries to develop bioeconomy is still at a low level. The concept of bioeconomy is rather abstract and largely untapped. Many factors, including insufficient involvement of stakeholders in developing bio-economics strategies, which probably stem from the lack of theoretical and practical knowledge that governs this concept, technological transfer and proper exploitation of current scientific research tools, contribute to this situation. A preliminary analysis of the perception of the bioeconomy concept, as well as of its environmental economic component was carried out in rural environment among Romanian farmers. This analysis was designed to identify the farmers? interest and capacity of adopting the environmental policies and to contribute to the development of national bioeconomy. As a result of the analysis it was concluded that it is necessary to align with the existing development directions at European level in the field of bioeconomy and the development of customized tools. Thus, the start of research activities can stimulate not only innovation in production, but also the creation of sustainable business models and funding mechanisms.

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