El Concepto de Bioeconomía Circular: Origen, Evolución y Perspectivas para México

Abstract

This work's main objective is to analyze the fundamental principles and concepts of the circular bioeconomy, as well as to explore its development possibilities in the Mexican context. For this purpose, a methodology of conceptual and evolutionary analysis is used, based on a critical review of the historical evolution of approaches such as sustainability, green economy, circular economy and bioeconomy. This analysis allows contextualizing the circular bioeconomy as a concept under construction, resulting from the convergence of previous theoretical frameworks oriented towards a sustainable transition.

Some of the relevant findings highlight that, despite its potential to foster a regenerative and low-carbon economy, the circular bioeconomy faces significant challenges: conceptual ambiguity, lack of specific and standardized indicators, and weaknesses in institutional frameworks. It also points to the need for multi-sectoral approaches, as well as a cultural transformation to encourage its adoption at various social and productive levels.

A limitation of the study is the scarcity of previous research in the Latin American context, especially in Mexico, which evidences a relevant knowledge gap. However, this also highlights the originality of the work, as it is one of the first systematic academic approaches to the subject in the country.

In conclusion, it is argued that the circular bioeconomy offers a strategic way to integrate natural capital into productive systems, proposing a new economic paradigm that is more sustainable, inclusive and adapted to the socio-environmental challenges of the 21st century.