Bioeconomy in Transition research group

Hotspots and value chains are the key to unlocking a truly sustainable bio-circular economy! ???? See how BioFairNet is tackling critical impact areas across the globe. ??? #Sustainability #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy

??? Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming 19 talented high school students from Greece to Università degli Studi di Roma UnitelmaSapienza as part of the #Erasmus Program! ?????? The students participated in a seminar organized by our Research Group on the?importance of the #sustainability transition. Together, we explored key challenges and opportunities for building a #greener future. ???? SUSTAIN UnitelmaSapienza

The BioFairNet journey has begun! Following its successful launch, BioFairNet is now on LinkedIn! This Horizon Europe project brings together partners from Europe, Canada, and Kenya to drive sustainability in high GHG-emitting industries through innovation and collaboration. Check out the official site and follow BioFairNet for updates!? ?#Sustainability #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy

??Join the next webinar organized by #3COProject and #BioReCer : Certification in Bio-Based Construction!?????? ???25 February 2025 ???13:00-14:30 CET ???Online The construction sector accounts for 37% of global CO? emissions. Bio-based materials offer a promising path to sustainability — and certification is key to ensuring their quality and environmental impact. In this webinar, we’ll explore: ?? The role of certification in sustainable construction ?? Building passports and circularity indicators ?? Innovative materials and certification standards like ISO 59040 ??? With expert speakers: ??Martin Behrens?(FNR) ??Sergiy Kovalenkov?(Hempire) ??Hein van Tuijl?(EPEA Benelux) ???Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8AZ5VYA You can read about the BioReCer project and all related events at this link: https://lnkd.in/e5pcM34s #BioEconomy #BioBased #Construction #Certification #EcoLabel #RenewableCarbon #CircularEconomy

Meet the RBRF Partner ???? Unitelma Sapienza Located in Rome and renowned as Italy’s main online teaching university, Unitelma Sapienza offers education in Law and Economics, with a strong research department focused on scientific and economic sectors. Particularly, Unitelma’s Bioeconomy in Transition research group (BiT-RG) will help Rural BioReFarmeries develop innovation strategies to maximise the social impact of the project’s activities, and in turn effectively boost the transition to a #Bioeconomy powered by #GreenBiorefineries. Team involved????? Piergiuseppe Morone, Full professor of Economic Policy and Coordinator of BiT-RG; Rocco Caferra, Post-Doc Researcher; Eleonora S., PhD Researcher; and Giulia Borghesi, Junior Project Manager. Role in RBRF ?? Unitelma’s team are leaders of Work Package 6: ‘Analysis of Environmental and Socio-Economic Performance’. To achieve their main task, they will use Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to analyse the socio-economic and environmental impacts of the #biorefinery chain at local scale in rural areas. They will also work closely with many other RBRF partners to conduct a #biodiversity impact assessment of different feedstock and biorefinery scenarios, and perform an economic analysis from the farmers’ perspective. Discover more about their work ???https://lnkd.in/eXjaJ-Ui Rural BioReFarmeries is a #HorizonEurope project funded by Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) as an Innovation Action to support Europe’s efforts in building a resilient circular bioeconomy ????????????

Today at Università degli Studi di Roma UnitelmaSapienza, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Otilia Murariu, Prof Gianluca Caruso, and Prof. Florin Murariu for an engaging seminar. Prof. Otilia Murariu opened the session by introducing "Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS). Following this, Prof. Gianluca Caruso and Prof. Florin Murariu presented their compelling research on Vegetal Product Chains in the Food Industry. The seminar explored the intersection of food technology and dietary practices, with a specific focus on the advantages and disadvantages of high-temperature food processing versus freeze-drying techniques. Their findings provided valuable insights into how these preservation methods impact nutritional value and food quality. SEEDS Economics SUSTAIN UnitelmaSapienza

???Exciting news: The BioFairNet project officially takes off!??? ??On January 17, 2025, the BioFairNet project, funded by the Horizon Europe program and the European Commission, was launched during a kick-off meeting in Naples. This ambitious initiative, led by the University of Naples Federico II, brings together a consortium of 12 institutions and organizations from Europe, Canada, and Kenya. ??With a total budget of €4.4 million and a duration of three years, BioFairNet addresses some of the most pressing environmental challenges. The project is committed to driving the transition of high-emission sectors, such as agriculture and mining, towards a bio-circular economy model, paving the way for sustainable and low-impact practices. ??A key goal of the project is the creation of an innovative digital cooperative network to enhance stakeholder engagement, foster knowledge transfer, and enable the co-creation of sustainable solutions. By focusing on the development and implementation of practical tools, BioFairNet aims to facilitate the shift to bio-circular systems while integrating economic, environmental, and social considerations into this transformative process. ??We’re proud to highlight that Unitelma is coordinating Work Package 2, which focuses on multidimensional sustainability analysis. In particular, Unitelma is leading the Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), a methodology designed to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of agricultural and mining value chains. #BioFairNet #Bioeconomy #sustainability

?? Exciting news from the BiT Research Group! ?? ?? We are happy to share that on December 10th the #European Rural #BioReFarmeries (RBRF) project was launched in Cork, Ireland, at Munster Technological University (MTU). ?? The project is funded by the CBE-JU (Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking) with €8.7 million, aims to develop small biorefineries in rural areas, showcasing the benefits of the bioeconomy for farmers and local communities and will run for 4 years, involving 19 partners from 8 European countries. The project will develop two demonstration sites in Ireland and Denmark, focusing on green biorefining and anaerobic digestion. These processes aim to optimize the conversion of grass, clover, and green residues into sustainable products like human and animal-grade proteins, bio-based packaging, natural flavors, antimicrobials, feed additives, fertilizers, and energy. UnitelmaSapienza is the leader of WP6 – Analysis of Environmental and Socio-Economic Performance. Rural BioReFarmeries Università degli Studi di Roma UnitelmaSapienza SEEDS Economics SUSTAIN UnitelmaSapienza

Last Friday, the #BiT-RG and Sapienza Università di Roma's PhD SESS hosted another enriching joint seminar. Dr. Maryia Orsich presented her work, “Who Sets the Rules? The Impact of Stakeholder Involvement on Natural Resource Management.” Her insights shed light on how engaging diverse stakeholders shapes the governance and sustainability of natural resources, sparking valuable discussions. Università degli Studi di Roma UnitelmaSapienza SEEDS Economics SUSTAIN UnitelmaSapienza

?? Exciting news from the BiT Research Group! ?? ? We’re proud to announce the launch of our Environmental Sustainability Initiative, aimed at tackling climate change and supporting local communities through the power of behavioral economics. As part of our initiative, we’ve partnered with Treedom, a certified B Corp, to allocate some of our profits towards a CO2 offset project. ? Through this collaboration, we’ve planted 40 trees across Ecuador, Ghana, and Colombia, contributing to the absorption of an estimated 6.37 tons of CO2 over the next 10 years! ?? ? Here’s a breakdown of our efforts: ? Ecuador: 20 banana trees & 14 cacao trees, enhancing local food sustainability ???? Ghana: 3 African Mahogany trees, with the potential to absorb up to 1000 kg of CO2 each ?? Colombia: 3 Hura Crepitans trees, each capable of absorbing 800 kg of CO2 ?? This project is a great example of how collective decisions, powered by behavioral economics, can lead to tangible environmental and social impacts. We're thrilled to see how our contribution is helping combat climate change while fostering food sustainability and supporting local farmers. ? We are committed to expanding these initiatives and making a lasting impact on both the planet and the communities we serve. ???? ? #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Agroforestry #CO2Offset #BehavioralEconomics #EnvironmentalImpact #BCorp #Treedom #GreenInitiative #SustainableDevelopment #TreePlanting #CommunitySupport