Title:
A Systemic Approach to Biomass Energy Development: Thailand’s Path towards Sustainable Development
Author(s):
Sridan, P., Surapolchai, P.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The aim of this research is to explore the key problems of biomass policy implementation influencing stakeholders, to find out strategies to address key problems from all stakeholders, and to develop a systemic model contributing to address the key biomass problems. It was conducted within a framework of Critical Systems Thinking (CST), using a modified form of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) [1-2] and Critical Systems Heuristic (CSH) [23] through the interview, participant observation and focus group as data collection regarding perspectives of biomass policy implementation among stakeholders. Root definitions and conceptual models were generated by participants for six-activity systems identified by them: availability of raw material; environmental management; technology development; development of transmission lines; the improvement of policy, law and regulation, and the development of investment. The findings was found that there were sixteen strategies to address biomass energy problem in six aspects. The findings contribute to both theoretical and practical contributions. As the theoretical contribution, the applications of system approach provide a significant contribution to the body of knowledge surrounding biomass energy problem solving. For the practical implications, the findings suggest sixteen strategies to address biomass problems and barriers.
Keywords:
biomass energy, systemic approach, critical systems thinking (CST), soft system methodology (SSM), critical systems heuristic (CSH)
Topic:
Bioeconomy Sustainability, Impacts and Policies
Subtopic:
Biomass strategies and policies towards a bioeconomy
Event:
28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4AV.1.16
Pages:
786 - 797
ISBN:
978-88-89407-20-2
Paper DOI:
10.5071/28thEUBCE2020-4AV.1.16
Price:
FREE
