Very happy to have attended the XVIII #EAAE Congress in Bonn last week and reconnected with a lot of old colleagues! Looking forward to the next one in Croatia!

Industrial Dynamics and Business Strategies in the Emergence of Agricultural Biological Inputs Biological products present a sustainable alternative to synthetic agricultural inputs, yet the industrial dynamics triggered by these solutions remain unexplored. This study examines the strategic r...

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#Biological inputs are becoming a valuable complement to chemical crop protection and synthetic fertilizers. How are traditional #aginput incumbents reconfiguring to adapt and incorporate these solutions into their product portfolios? @jsellare.bsky.social

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The Nexus Between Innovation, Value Chains, and Social Sustainability in the Context of a Bioeconomy Upgrading The transition to a bio-based economy promises a path toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions while creating new business opportunities. However, a sustainable transition implies shifting from high-...

Can #ValueChains become drivers of sustainable innovation in a #BioeconomyUpgrading? We explore this interplay between technological #Innovation, #ValueChains and social #Sustainability with @jsellare.bsky.social in our recently published paper in BS&D onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Hi Julia! Could you please share a copy of the article with me? Unfortunately I dont have access to it. Thank you! E-mail: jorge.sellare@wur.nl

We validate these conceptual models interviewing experts from business/academia/government. We conclude that while #BioeconomyUpgrading may lead to new business opportunities to some actors, there are risk linked to market concentration by lead firms & exclusion of low-income groups. 6/6

Bioeconomic innovations breeding more sustainable innovations: A value chain perspective from Argentina Innovations are crucial for the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. They are embedded in and linked to complex value chains, but these interrelationships have not received much attention in the e...

By the way, we published an empirical application of these conceptual models last year in Business Strategy & the Environment. In that paper we focus on various bioeconomic enterprises operating in Argentina. You can find the full article here: 👇 5/6
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Building on the literature on #ValueChainManagement & #IndustrialOrganization, we propose six conceptual models that help us analyze the morphology of different VCs as they move toward a fully upgraded Bioeconomy. We illustrate these using business cases ranging from biofuels to biosimilars. 4/6

In this process there is a codetermination between characteristics of innovation & organizational structure of VCs. While managers might have to change how their business operate to adopt new processes/inputs, some VC features are more conducive to fostering #EndogenousInnovation processes. 3/6

We start defining the concept of #BioeconomyUpgrading, which in a nutshell means moving away from biomass-intensive tech towards options that use less biomass or feedstock that doesn't compete for food/land. This minimizes trade-offs between economic growth and environmental sustainability. 2/6

The Nexus Between Innovation, Value Chains, and Social Sustainability in the Context of a Bioeconomy Upgrading The transition to a bio-based economy promises a path toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions while creating new business opportunities. However, a sustainable transition implies shifting from high-...

To what extent can value chains (VC) be a catalyst to #bioeconomic transformations? Will businesses have to adapt to the emergence of new #bio-based tech? Who will benefit from these changes? @pmacclay.bsky.social & I address these Qs in our new paper 👇 🧵1/6
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“Exploring the Green Frontier within Europe’s Recent Forest Initiatives” In recent decades, there has been a global consensus on the urgent need for coordinated efforts to combat forest loss and degradation, given forests’ …

New article led by Agata Konczal (FNP) using the concept of ’green frontiers’ to discuss recent forest dynamics in Europe. They highlight how env. discourses are reshaping landscapes and communities, often reflecting historical patterns of dispossession and exploitation.
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Change and stability in conservation discourses: A historical account of 30 years of citizen engagement in nature conservation policies in the Netherlands In recent years, there has been a shift in global and European nature conservation discourses − from prioritizing ‘Ecology First’ to emphasizing a ’Pe…

In a new article, Arjen Buijs (FNP) and Kris van Koppen (ENP) explore the historical development of conservation discourses in the 🇳🇱. They highlight the role of fundamental vs instrumental motives & the impacts of negative feedback loops in public engagement. 👇
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May I suggest Led Zeppelin's Heartbreaker?

Advanced Course in Deforestation-free Supply Chain Management - EMMA4EU Join the EMMA4EU Advanced Course to deepen your expertise in managing Forest-Risk Commodities (FRCs). Enhance your skills and knowledge.

Interested in learning more about #deforestation-free supply chains? Join this online course designed to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively manage deforestation-free supply chains & address the changes mandated by the #EUDR
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New report by @w-u-r.bsky.social researchers on how Colombia could design a monitoring & traceability system to comply with the #EUDR. The report highlights the need for continued support to new tech & data, standardization of requirements & empowering farmers. Full report here: edepot.wur.nl/685420