Aworunse, Oluwadurotimi S. and Olorunsola, Honey AAnu and Ahuekwe, Eze Frank and Obembe, Olawole O. (2023) Towards a sustainable bioeconomy in a post-oil era Nigeria. Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 11.
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Abstract
The bioeconomy comprises all primary arms of production, including industrial and economic sectors that employ biological resources and techniques to generate bio-based products and services, while creating new industries and employment. Advocates of the bioeconomy anticipate that biotechnology will play a key role in its development via scientific advances that will spur innovations in deriving products and energy from renewable biomass. About 50 countries have adopted bioeconomy policies, with a view to unlocking new vistas for economic development and innovation, while pushing towards the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nigeria has an estimated annual biomass potential of about 200 billion kilogrammes, which could be harnessed to generate biofuels via integrated bio-refineries and microbial conversion. In addition, alternative food sources from microorganisms, aquaponics and other products from wood, especially as a plastic alternative and medicines provide endless opportunities for a sustainable bioeconomy in Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Bioeconomy Sustainability Post-oil era Nigeria SDGs |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QH Natural history Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Mar 2023 15:17 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Mar 2023 15:17 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/16707 |
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