Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Environmental sustainability and climate resilience have become critical global challenges due to escalating anthropogenic pressures, climate change, and ecosystem degradation. Biotechnology offers innovative solutions for mitigating environmental impacts and enhancing adaptive capacities in natural and engineered systems. This paper reviews recent advances in biotechnology-based approaches, including bio-remediation, bioenergy production, genetically engineered crops for climate resilience, and microbial interventions for ecosystem restoration. We examine the integration of synthetic biology, microbial consortia, and bioprocess optimization in promoting environmental sustainability. Graphical analyses demonstrate improvements in pollutant removal efficiencies and biomass productivity. Challenges such as scalability, regulatory frameworks, and ecological risks are discussed, and future research directions for biotechnology-enabled sustainable solutions are outlined.
Authors: Sobia Latif, Raza Ullah
Institutions: Beaconhouse National University, University of Lakki Marwat
Language: English
Subfield: Pollution
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220616664