BPI Workshop: The BioEconomy as a Socio-Technical System

Beyond Beakers & Flasks: The BioEconomy as a Socio-Technical System

Location: CHBE #202, 2360 East Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4

This event is accessible via Zoom for remote participants. Please register to receive the link. 

Agenda

• 2:00 PM Intro by Prof. Orlando Rojas
• 2:05 PM Short Presentations
  • Prof. Hisham Zerriffi, Forest Resources Management
  • Prof. Qingshi Tu, Industrial Ecology/Sustainability Engineering
  • Prof. Gregory Paradis, Forest Resources Management
  • Prof. Hamish van der Ven - Sustainable Business Management of Natural Resources
• 2:45 PM Panel Discussion / Q&A with the speakers moderated by Prof. Orlando Rojas

*Sandwiches & coffee will be provided from 1:45 PM. 

About the Event

Explore the broader political, economic, and social dimensions of the bioeconomy in this engaging workshop featuring five expert faculty speakers. Through short presentations and a panel Q&A, gain insights into navigating policy challenges, understanding economic drivers, and addressing societal impacts in the context of biobased materials. Discover how circular bioeconomy strategies and renewable materials intersect with the complexities of politics, economics, and social science to shape a sustainable future.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• The role of policies and governance in shaping the bioeconomy.
• The impact of shifting Indigenous land governance on biomass demand and supply.
• Public perceptions influencing societal acceptance of bioproducts.
• Challenges in biomass supply chains for scaling the bioeconomy.
• Aligning bioproduct development with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and comprehensive sustainability considerations.

Registration