The UK’s bioeconomy: a case for building growth, resilience and sustainability
The UK has one of Europe’s largest bioeconomies, generating around £325 billion in output and supporting 6.4 million jobs, yet its potential remains constrained by fragmented policy and investment. This report from Earth Capital Nexus argues that the bioeconomy offers a framework for linking economic growth, regional development, resilience and nature recovery, while helping the UK capitalise on advances in areas such as engineering biology, biomanufacturing and bio-based materials. It assesses the current state of the UK’s bioeconomy, identifies barriers to growth, and sets out a policy and finance agenda to unlock investment, strengthen regional clusters and support the transition to a nature-positive economy. With the UK set to hold the G20 Presidency in 2027 and the G7 Presidency in 2028, the report also highlights an opportunity to shape the emerging global bioeconomy agenda.