Title:
Policies for Sustainable Biomass in Southeast Africa
Author(s):
Janssen, R., Rutz, D.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
It is widely acknowledged that sound legal and regulatory frameworks for bioenergy are needed in African countries to ensure environmentally, economically and socially sustainable production, promotion and use of biofuels. In order to minimise risks and maximise benefits, in recent years several African countries and regional organisations have launched initiatives to establish sound policy frameworks for biofuels in order to ensure environmentally, economically and socially sustainable production, promotion and use of biofuels.With the publication of the National Biofuels Policy and Strategy (NBPS) in 2009, the implementation of several bioenergy related regulations, as well as the on-going work on the Biofuel Sustainability Framework, the Government of Mozambique is leading the way for the creation of an enabling environment to facilitate private investment in bioenergy projects. Other countries from Southeast Africa (South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania) have started the policy development process and acknowledge the need for a realistic, stable and long-term policy and regulatory framework.
Keywords:
bioenergy policy, strategies, Africa, regulatory frameworks, sustainability frameworks
Topic:
Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability
Subtopic:
Biomass strategies and policies
Event:
23rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4CV.2.21
Pages:
1577 - 1582
ISBN:
978-88-89407-516
Paper DOI:
10.5071/23rdEUBCE2015-4CV.2.21
Price:
FREE
