This episode looks at the concept of the bioeconomy and its potential to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation<br /><br />It examines the progress being made in scaling up the availability and use of these technologies, highlighting both global trends and region-specific developments. <br /><br />Biobased technologies include processes, products and systems derived from renewable biological resources such as biomass, agricultural residues and algae that can be sustainably replenished over time. <br /><br />Accelerating technological innovation and policy momentum is driving growth in biomass utilization and biogenic carbon solutions, sustainable land use and advanced biobased materials. <br /><br />The global bioeconomy is valued at an estimated $4–5 trillion, with the potential to grow to $30 trillion by 2050, positioning it as a cornerstone of the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and sustainable future. <br /><br />Realizing this potential will require targeted action across technology, finance, and effective governance and policy.<br /><br />Join Daya Pandey, Francis X Johnson, Alex Godoy-Faundez and Debora Ley, lead authors of the 2025 Climate Technology Progress Report in a broad discussion of the bioeconomy.