Transforming the future through Bioeconomy for Sustainable Development

Biotechnology has been identified as the key future sustainable area which will serve as the key drivers to propel the world social and economic development.  It aims to tackle global challenges and address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) introduced by the United Nations. With the occurence of pandemic covid-19 in the end of 2019 marked a significant reset to the global scenario. Crisis can take place at any time and thus a more pro-active measures are essential as emergency preparedness. A circular, sustainable bioeconomy can be a core instrument for the Green countermeasure in the post-COVID-19 era, making the world a more sustainable and competitive environments

Recognizing the importance of bioeconomy, World has introduced a lot of steps to achieve this.  Malaysia Government for instance, has launched the National Biotechnology Policy (NBP) in year 2005 to further develop three economic sectors namely agriculture, healthcare and industrial manufacturing, as well as to support the growth of an enabling eco-system throughout the scientific, academic and business communities in the country.The 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy aims to develop a circular, sustainable bioeconomy for Europe, strengthening the connection between economy, society, and environment.

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As a biochemical engineers, part of the responsibility is to shoulder and initiate innovative research and advancement towards achieving the success of bioeconomy for a better future for next generation. In doing so, the researchers need to embrace multiple discipline and work together in a team to produce goodness for meeting sustainable goals.