Bioeconomy

Making better and more diversified use of plants in order to benefit from existing resources is one of the targets that the bioeconomy has set itself. As a rule, however, this means that first of all, a lot of research…

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Bioeconomy

With its abundance of natural resources, Africa appears to be predestined for a type of economy that centres on the use of bio-based resources. However, before a comprehensive approach can be applied, a large number of…

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Bioeconomy

The bioeconomy above all focuses on technological innovation to make better use of available resources. In principle, this is not a bad idea, says Barbara Unmüßig. The question though is for the benefit of whom and at…

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Bioeconomy

Extended dry periods and drought are regular occurrences in Niger. Whenever rain falls short, people fear for their survival. But they do not give up. They laboriously wrest a harvest from the barren ground, determined…

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