Re-imagining bioeconomy for Amazonia

This technical report examines how the concept of bioeconomy is conceived in the eight Amazonian countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It is based on a literature review, expert interviews, and a two-stage survey designed to assess stakeholder engagement with bioeconomy. The study confirms that bioeconomy activities across Amazonian countries currently conform to at least five basic principles, including the use of biological resources and processes, the integration of science, technology, and innovation, and the inclusion of ancestral and traditional knowledge. The report maps the epistemic community working on bioeconomy in the region and considers the multiple definitions and their distinct priorities and implications. Finally, it offers recommendations for further actions that promote cross-sector collaboration and regional cooperation to leverage bioeconomy opportunities.