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Rethinking regional embeddedness and innovation systems for transitions towards just, responsible, and circular bioeconomies

Schlaile, Michael P. ; Friedrich, Jonathan LU and Zscheischler, Jana (2024) In Circular Economy 2(1).
Abstract
Few studies have explicitly explored regional embeddedness and both the inconsistencies and injustices of circular bioeconomy (CBE) innovations. To better navigate the normative dimension of these innovations and CBE transitions in general, our article presents a threefold argument for the relevance of the regional level of analysis. First, CBE innovations are influenced by and affect regional metabolisms and actor constellations, assets, and (biophysical) resources within regional innovation systems (RIS). Second, thoroughly exploring these dimensions of regional (un)embeddedness can reveal ethical concerns, including potential "dark sides" and injustices, such as exclusivity and exploitation. Third, to address these concerns in CBE... (More)
Few studies have explicitly explored regional embeddedness and both the inconsistencies and injustices of circular bioeconomy (CBE) innovations. To better navigate the normative dimension of these innovations and CBE transitions in general, our article presents a threefold argument for the relevance of the regional level of analysis. First, CBE innovations are influenced by and affect regional metabolisms and actor constellations, assets, and (biophysical) resources within regional innovation systems (RIS). Second, thoroughly exploring these dimensions of regional (un)embeddedness can reveal ethical concerns, including potential "dark sides" and injustices, such as exclusivity and exploitation. Third, to address these concerns in CBE research and governance, we outline four facets: complementing the RIS as a framework and policy approach, balancing creative and destructive measures, addressing the need for more inclusive regional CBE policies, and establishing dedicated intermediaries to better govern regional CBE transitions. In summary, this conceptual article provides starting points for further research and proactive measures that help govern the normative dimension and the design of CBE transitions at the regional level, promoting inclusivity, justice, responsibility, and legitimacy for both innovation and exnovation. (Less)
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  author       = {{Schlaile, Michael P. and Friedrich, Jonathan and Zscheischler, Jana}},
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  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{1}},
  series       = {{Circular Economy}},
  title        = {{Rethinking regional embeddedness and innovation systems for transitions towards just, responsible, and circular bioeconomies}},
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  doi          = {{10.55845/DTFI9420}},
  volume       = {{2}},
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