Bioeconomy as a paradigm to face cross -border climatic mobility

Abstract

Climate change affects life on land in various ways; among these are increases in temperature and sea level, decreases in rainfall and productivity in agricultural activities, and increases in pests and diseases that can impact life. These climatic changes also lead to effects that drive both internal and cross-border migration, forcing people to face risks such as unemployment, hunger, and difficult living conditions associated with nomadic lifestyles. The objective of this contribution is to discuss the various links that the bioeconomy has—as a new development paradigm—to support the management and protection of natural resources, modern technologies, and renewable energies as tools to combat climate change. It also explores their connection to climate-induced migration processes and adaptation measures that can help reduce these unwanted movements. The results indicate a relationship between climate change, declining quality of life, and increases in human mobility. In addition, there is a need for greater cooperation between countries, as well as more research and information to effectively address the problem. It is concluded that the bioeconomy seeks to improve general conditions related to resource use, infrastructure, and production through innovation and modern technologies based on natural resources, alongside the use of clean energy and sustainable production and consumption systems—elements that are connected to reducing human mobility caused by global climate change.