Bioeconomy—A Systematic Literature Review on Spatial Aspects and a Call for a New Research Agenda

Over the last 10 to 15 years, bioeconomy (BE) has evolved a widely accepted alternative dominant use of finite raw materials around globe. One essential prerequisites for sustainable implementation this future-oriented economic system is consideration spatial framework conditions. This review assesses whether aspects are addressed in scientific discourse on bioeconomy. Between 2010 2021, 8812 articles were published dealing with thematic field Using keyword list covering themes related issues, 107 identified. It was possible demonstrate that rarely discussed and large research gaps evident. These relate, example, development planning instruments protection agricultural land or assessment influence intensification agriculture biodiversity multifunctionality landscapes. In addition, social transitioning bioeconomy, role regional respect decentralised versus centralised models, policy governance foster transition process avoid conflicts all topics which need be research. Based these results, agenda developed further issues enable different forms