1、WORKING PAPER|June 2022|1WORKING PAPERBIOECONOMY FOR THE AMAZON:CONCEPTS,LIMITS,AND TRENDS FOR A PROPER DEFINITION OF THE TROPICAL FOREST BIOMEFRANCISCO DE ASSIS COSTA,CARLOS NOBRE,CAROLINA GENIN,CAROLINE MEDEIROS ROCHA FRASSON,DANILO ARAJO FERNANDES,HARLEY SILVA,IARA VICENTE,INAI TAKAES SANTOS,RAFA

2、EL FELTRAN-BARBIERI,RAUL VENTURA NETO E RICARDO FOLHESCONTENTHighlights.1Executive Summary.21.Introduction.22.Current Definitions of Bioeconomy.33.Specific Needs of an Amazon Bioeconomy.124.A Bioeconomy Concept Appropriate for the Rainforest Biome,based on the Brazilian Amazon.145.Conclusions.16Refe

3、rences.16Notes.19HIGHLIGHTS Bioeconomy is an emerging trend that has disputed and competing definitions.However,it stands out on scientific,political,and economic agendas and is assuming increasing importance.Existing bioeconomies should be evaluated more by their production process than by the prod

4、uct itself.The concept of the bioeconomy has emerged in industrialized countries as a solution for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and energy transition,but not necessarily for conserving biodiversity.Amazonian bioeconomy should focus on strengthening local economies,maintaining a model t

5、hat includes standing forests,flowing rivers,and a strong community component that emphasizes the values and knowledge of local populations.Amazonian cities play a key role in the development of a bio-ecology bioeconomy that aims to conserve the biome,since urban spaces are capable of mediating and

6、transforming the relationship between society and nature.Working Papers contain preliminary research,analysis,findings,and recommendations.They are circulated to stimulate timely discussion and critical feedback and to influence ongoing debate on emerging issues.Most working papers are eventually pu