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Integrated pathways for biotechnologies enabling the production of high-value chemicals from waste streams.

open Australia, Oceania

Despite recognition of its importance, reliable methods for biotechnologies enabling the production of high-value chemicals from waste streams are still lacking. Progress is hindered by incomplete mechanistic knowledge, high capital and operational barriers, and the absence of deployment models suited to the contexts of greatest need.

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WS02984

By Ian Patel · 2025-01-10T15:47:41.478Z · Horizon: 2045

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WS02984 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2984

Systemic solutions addressing governance models for ensuring the equitable and responsible use of genetic resources and data.

open Fiji, Oceania

A persistent gap exists in realizing practical, scalable solutions for governance models for ensuring the equitable and responsible use of genetic resources and data. Scientific understanding, engineering readiness and institutional capacity remain insufficient to translate promising concepts into durable impact under real-world constraints of cost, skills and governance.

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WS03205

By Ian Patel · 2025-01-02T08:42:38.144Z · Horizon: 2040

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WS03205 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=3205