Pathways to Bioeconomy and Bioconvergence Perspectives from Serbia and Israel 2025

The Bioeconomy Initiative at the World Economic Forum aims to accelerate the global transition to a bio-based economy. In collaboration with a global community of public- and private-sector experts, this flagship initiative focuses on three key objectives: raising awareness, increasing commercial adoption and demand, and supporting an equitable and responsible transition to a bio-based economy. The initiative is organized around three complementary working groups, each addressing a core focus area: 1) conveying societal impact, 2) driving bio-enabled value chain transformation and 3) establishing enabling policy frameworks. Harnessing Forum platforms, the initiative drives coordinated action to build a better future through biological technology. Throughout the initiative’s history, Serbia and Israel have played leading roles in amplifying impact – showcasing regional successes, identifying new opportunities and advancing key objectives through collaborative action.Preface Pathways to Bioeconomy and Bioconvergence 4