This module provides an overview of environmental sustainability and its relationship with the bioeconomy. The module covers topics such as renewable energy sources, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy, and water resources management. It also includes a focus on the bioeconomy model, its principles, and drivers.
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- Introduction to Environmental Sustainability and the Bioeconomy
- Drivers of Change and Need for a Circular Bioeconomy
- Principles and Models of the Bioeconomy
- Biobased Resources and Value Chains
- Agriculture and Food Systems
- Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy
- Policy and Regulation in the Bioeconomy
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Protection
- Circular Economy and Waste Management
- Renewable Energy Sources in the Bioeconomy
- Water Resources and Management
- Sustainability measurement tools e.g. LCA and CBA.
Lectures, in-class discussion, project, case studies, guest speakers, online resources.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |