Biotechnology tools play a vital role in the success of agricultural, environmental, and industrial ecosystems. Innovations like pest-resistant crops, biofertilizers, and biofuels provide the food we need, safeguard our planet, and strengthen energy security. Fully realizing the potential of biotechnology is needed to drive impact in addressing the climate, food security, biodiversity conservation, and other societal challenges.
Biotechnology is bringing us climate-smart technologies to recycle carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the resilience of agriculture and food production. Explore the resources and news updates on this page to learn BIO’s work for policy that allows biotech to reach its full potential as climate-tech
There are 5 trillion pieces of plastic floating in our oceans. Our reliance on products derived from fossil fuels is harming our planet. Through biotechnology, we can meet this challenge head-on by making the same reliable materials through biobased manufacturing. This process reduces greenhouse gas emissions and develops products that are often biodegradable to minimize environmental impact.
Innovations in biotechnology for food and the farm are solving complex challenges that will create a more resilient food system. We have the tools to save crops like oranges and bananas from disease, increase the nutrition of fruits and vegetables, and allow farmers to be part of the climate solution with crops that use less water, soil, fertilizers, and pesticides.
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