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BIOECONOMIE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Environment
- Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forest bioeconomy
1, record 1, English, forest%20bioeconomy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forest bio-economy 2, record 1, English, forest%20bio%2Deconomy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forest bioeconomy uses sustainably managed forest material (forest biomass) to make bioproducts like consumer goods and industrial products. 3, record 1, English, - forest%20bioeconomy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Environnement
- Économique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bioéconomie forestière
1, record 1, French, bio%C3%A9conomie%20foresti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bio-économie forestière 2, record 1, French, bio%2D%C3%A9conomie%20foresti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biomass Energy
- Plant and Crop Production
- Silviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biological feedstock
1, record 2, English, biological%20feedstock
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- organic material 1, record 2, English, organic%20material
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any biomass resource destined for conversion to energy or biofuel. 2, record 2, English, - biological%20feedstock
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... corn is a feedstock for ethanol production, soybean oil may be a feedstock for biodiesel and cellulosic biomass has the potential to be a significant feedstock source for biofuels. 2, record 2, English, - biological%20feedstock
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Biofuels are fuels [derived directly] from organic materials. 3, record 2, English, - biological%20feedstock
Record 2, Key term(s)
- biological feed stock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Sylviculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matière première biologique
1, record 2, French, mati%C3%A8re%20premi%C3%A8re%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matière biologique 2, record 2, French, mati%C3%A8re%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bioéconomie utilise de la biomasse renouvelable(matière première biologique) [:] Arbres, cultures agricoles, résidus agricoles, déchets d’origine animale, déchets urbains solides, certains déchets industriels, poissons, animaux, algues et plantes aquatiques, autres résidus biologiques. 1, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20premi%C3%A8re%20biologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les biocarburants sont des carburants dérivés directement de matières biologiques. 1, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20premi%C3%A8re%20biologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bien que les termes «matière première agricole» et «matière première végétale» soient souvent utilisés dans le domaine des biocarburants, leur usage doit tenir compte du contexte puisque les matières premières utilisées ne se limitent pas seulement à l’agriculture ou aux plantes. 3, record 2, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20premi%C3%A8re%20biologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía de la biomasa
- Producción vegetal
- Silvicultura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- materia prima biológica
1, record 2, Spanish, materia%20prima%20biol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La materia prima biológica que utilizarán los diferentes países productores de biocombustibles viene determinada por las características climáticas y edáficas de su geografía. De esta manera, los países que se encuentran en regiones templadas generalmente usan cereales que crecen naturalmente en esas zonas, como el maíz, mientras que los países en regiones tropicales habitualmente explotan dichas ventajas comparativas para producir caña de azúcar, aceite de palma, soja y yuca. 1, record 2, Spanish, - materia%20prima%20biol%C3%B3gica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Biological Sciences
- Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- BioTalent Canada
1, record 3, English, BioTalent%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Biotalent Canada 2, record 3, English, Biotalent%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BioTalent Canada is the HR [human resources] partner of Canada's bio-economy. As an HR expert and national non-profit organization, BioTalent Canada focuses on building partnerships and skills for Canada's bio-economy to ensure the industry has access to job-ready people. 1, record 3, English, - BioTalent%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sciences biologiques
- Économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- BioTalent Canada
1, record 3, French, BioTalent%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Biotalent Canada 2, record 3, French, Biotalent%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BioTalent Canada est le partenaire RH [ressources humaines] de la bioéconomie du Canada. En tant qu'expert en ressources humaines et organisation nationale à but non lucratif, BioTalent Canada se concentre sur la création de partenariats et de compétences pour la bioéconomie du Canada pour s’assurer que l'industrie ait accès à des personnes prêtes à l'emploi. 1, record 3, French, - BioTalent%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Ciencias biológicas
- Economía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- BioTalent Canada
1, record 3, Spanish, BioTalent%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- Biotalent Canada 1, record 3, Spanish, Biotalent%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organización nacional sin afán de lucro y socio en materia de recursos humanos de la bioeconomía de Canadá, BioTalent Canada se centra en la creación de alianzas y competencias para la bioeconomía del país. 1, record 3, Spanish, - BioTalent%20Canada
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-03-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Economics
- Biological Sciences
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bioeconomy
1, record 4, English, bioeconomy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the bioeconomy, renewable and sustainably sourced biomass resources—such as trees, agricultural crops and organic materials left over from harvesting and timber processing—are used to provide a broad range of consumer and industrial products, such as food additives, textiles, bioplastics and auto parts. 1, record 4, English, - bioeconomy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Économique
- Sciences biologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bioéconomie
1, record 4, French, bio%C3%A9conomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En bioéconomie, l'usage de biomasse de source renouvelable et durable – comme des arbres, des produits agricoles et des résidus organiques résultant des récoltes ou de la transformation du bois d’œuvre – permet d’offrir une plus grande gamme de produits industriels et de consommation. Ces nouveaux produits peuvent comprendre des additifs alimentaires, des textiles, des pièces automobiles et des bioplastiques. 1, record 4, French, - bio%C3%A9conomie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- natural fibre producer
1, record 5, English, natural%20fibre%20producer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natural fibre producers have proven an important link in the emerging bioeconomy. Though cultivation of natural fibres such as cotton, sisal, and kenaf is not being considered right now in Canada, mainly because of the climate, others, such as flax and hemp, are now being taken very seriously. A number of initiatives by groups in the sector are directed at building infrastructures to establish the clusters necessary for viable natural fibre exploitation. 1, record 5, English, - natural%20fibre%20producer
Record 5, Key term(s)
- natural fiber producer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- producteur de fibres naturelles
1, record 5, French, producteur%20de%20fibres%20naturelles
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les producteurs de fibres naturelles s’avèrent un maillon important de la bioéconomie en émergence. Si la culture de certaines fibres naturelles telles que le coton, le sisal, le kénaf n’ est pas envisagée actuellement au Canada – principalement pour des raisons climatiques –, d’autres telles que le lin et le chanvre sont considérées comme une option très sérieuse. En particulier, plusieurs initiatives menées par des regroupements sectoriels visent en ce moment à acquérir l'expertise et mettre en place les infrastructures pour établir les filières nécessaires à la viabilité d’une exploitation industrielle de certaines fibres naturelles. 1, record 5, French, - producteur%20de%20fibres%20naturelles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-09-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological Sciences
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bioeconomics
1, record 6, English, bioeconomics
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Developed by American economist Gary Becker (1930- ), the term bioeconomics refers to an area of economics in which sociobiology is applied to explain human behavior in a capitalist economic system. 2, record 6, English, - bioeconomics
Record 6, Key term(s)
- bio-economics
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Interdisciplinarité (Sciences humaines)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bioéconomie
1, record 6, French, bio%C3%A9conomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bioéconomie n’ est pas une approche économique du vivant, mais une approche «vivante» de l'économie. Celle-ci traite d’une activité de transformation «calculée» du monde ayant pour objet de satisfaire au mieux-avec le minimum de moyens judicieusement combinés-les besoins humains. 2, record 6, French, - bio%C3%A9conomie
Record 6, Key term(s)
- bio-économie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-04-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Movements
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- degrowth
1, record 7, English, degrowth
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the same time, the degrowth project shows significant similarities, both at the theoretical and the strategic levels, with the "Simpler Way" approach suggested by Ted Trainer, which, like the degrowth approach, involves "mostly small, highly self-sufficient local economies; economic systems under social control and not driven by market forces or the profit motive and highly cooperative and participatory systems", as well as the associated "eco-village movement." 2, record 7, English, - degrowth
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term refers to an ideological, social movement rather than to an economical theory stricto sensu. 3, record 7, English, - degrowth
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- décroissance
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9croissance
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La décroissance est simplement un slogan, lancé par ceux qui procèdent à une critique radicale du développement afin de casser la langue de bois économiciste et de dessiner un projet de rechange pour une politique de l’après-développement. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9croissance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette notion fait davantage référence à un mouvement mouvement social et idéologique plutôt qu’à une théorie économique stricto sensu. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9croissance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le mot «décroissance» a été employé la première fois par Jacques Grinevald, traducteur, disciple et ami du père de la bioéconomie, Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, qu'il rencontre en 1974. 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9croissance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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