Be inclusive and equitable, uphold the rights of all persons, including Indigenous Peoples and members of local communities, promote gender equality and the participation of all stakeholders.

Advance mitigation and adaptation efforts against global climate change, in line with applicable multilateral climate agreements.

Contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.

Advance sustainable consumption and production patterns and the efficient and circular use of biological resources, whilst promoting the restoration and regeneration of degraded areas and ecosystems.

Be developed through safe, secure and responsible use of science, technology, innovation and traditional knowledge, with potential benefits, risks and impacts assessed scientifically.

Benefit from robust and coherent policy frameworks that foster trade for bioeconomy products and services, market conditions, sustainable business models, decent jobs, local value creation and private sector and civil society participation.

Utilize transparent, comparable, measurable, inclusive, science-based and context-specific criteria and methodologies to assess their sustainability throughout the value chains.

Be fostered by international collaboration and cooperation that addresses global challenges, leverages complementary strengths, innovation and entrepreneurship and promotes financing, capacity building and sharing of best practices.

Be based on country-specific approaches and implemented in line with national priorities and regional and local circumstances.