Energy Economics and Policy: Towards the Bio-Economy of Sustainability
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 February 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editor
Interests: energy economics; environment economics; applied econometrics; sustainable development
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The accelerating global transition to sustainable economic systems has highlighted the bioeconomy as an essential strategy for attaining environmental, social, and economic resilience. Energy economics and policy are crucial in facilitating this transition, shaping investment decisions, directing technological implementation, and aligning market incentives with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Recently, the incorporation of renewable energy, circular economy principles, and bio-based resources have emerged as an effective way to mitigate climate change, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and foster sustainable growth. Achieving a sustainable bio-economy necessitates a comprehensive understanding of economic dynamics, policy frameworks, and innovation platforms that enable the transition while addressing socio-economic issues. The Guest Editor invites contributions to a Special Issue of Energies focused on “Energy Economics and Policy: Towards the Bio-Economy of Sustainability.” This Special Issue will concentrate on research that enhances theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented perspectives on the energy–bioeconomy nexus. We especially encourage submissions that explore novel policy mechanisms, economic modeling, sustainability assessment instruments, and sector-specific case studies that enhance effective decision-making.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Economic policies supporting the bioeconomy and sustainable energy transitions.
- Integrating renewable energy into the bioeconomy.
- Bioenergy markets, pricing, and trade dynamics.
- Life cycle assessment (LCA), life cycle costing (LCC), and sustainability measures for bioenergy systems.
- Innovation, technology adoption, and diffusion in the bio-based sectors.
- The role of financial systems and incentives in encouraging bioeconomy growth.
- The energy security implications of bio-based transitions.
- Circular economy strategies and waste-to-energy solutions in the bioeconomy.
- Socioeconomic effects and equitable transition paths.
- International collaboration and governance frameworks for the sustainable bio-economy.
Dr. Bahareh Oryani
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy economics and sustainability policy
- bioeconomy development strategies
- renewable energy integration
- bioenergy markets and trade
- life cycle assessment and costing
- circular economy and waste-to-energy
- sustainable technology adoption
- energy security, and bio-based transitions
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