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The Role of Participation in the Responsible Innovation Framework for Biofuels Projects: Can It Be Assessed?

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Author(s):
Postal, Andreia Marques [1, 2] ; Benatti, Gabriela [1, 2] ; Palmeros Parada, Mar [2] ; Asveld, Lotte [2] ; Osseweijer, Patricia [2] ; Da Silveira, Jose Maria F. J. [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Econ, Dept Agr & Environm Studies, Pitagoras 353, BR-13083857 Campinas - Brazil
[2] Delft Univ Technol, Fac Appl Sci, Dept Biotechnol, Maasweg 9, NL-2629 HZ Delft - Netherlands
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: SUSTAINABILITY; v. 12, n. 24 DEC 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

The growth in biofuels' investment brings with it concerns about the social and environmental impacts of the sector. Several tools and frameworks have been used to address these concerns, including the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) framework. This paper analyzes whether this framework can be applied in contexts where local culture and values shape differently the freedom of speech and engagement, such as in developing countries in which biofuel innovation projects are often implemented. A literature review focused on eight case studies of other authors was used to explore the role of ``participation{''} as a structural element of the RRI framework and the impact of its absence where effective participation in the innovation development process is not possible. In conclusion, we highlight how this inspirational normative framework, designed to influence innovation, is misused to judge its impacts. More than that, the conclusions of such misused applications reflect more the difficulties involved in applying guidelines than the responsible character of the innovation, whose impacts are usually defined upfront materially and measurably. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/50950-5 - Innovation for a biobased economy in Brazil: challenges and hurdles in technology development for sustainable and economic utilization of biomass
Grantee:José Maria Ferreira Jardim da Silveira
Support Opportunities: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Regular Program Grants