**Preface to "Prospects and Challenges of Bioeconomy Sustainability Assessment"**

This Special Issue, "Prospects and Challenges of Bioeconomy Sustainability Assessment", aims to propose the benefits of virtuous use of human and physical resources to achieve sustainable development goals.

Great changes happen with teamwork, harmony and attention to the next generation. The cover image depicts the building of the University of L'Aquila, where, between October 2002 and February 2008, Idiano was a student of engineering management and Massimo was his professor. Giving young people confidence, listening to them and embarking on a path of improvement leads us to look at the future with more serenity. We need, as Pope Francesco says, "a new kind of education, one that allows us to overcome the current globalization of indifference and the culture of waste".

Students have not only rights, but also duties. They are asked to use part of their time to research solutions for current problems and research what aspects of professional life make them proud of what they do. At the same time, professors are not only asked to transfer their background, but to ensure listening time toward students to hear their doubts and curiosities.

A long-lasting professor–student relationship can create a sustainable society.

This Special Issue was made possible by the effort, talent and support of the Managing Editor, Mr. Nikola Milic.

> **Idiano D'Adamo and Massimo Gastaldi** *Editors*
