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Bioenergy Atlas for South Africa (BEA)

South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)
The web-based Bioenergy Atlas for South Africa (BEA) will assist government by making available information on potential energy resources, their geographic spread, their proximity to infrastructure, and potential end users.
3 June 2016
Event Updates

Transition pathways for achieving bioenergy target

Ibnu Budiman

The European Commission research programs in partnership with Udayana University and the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund recently conducted an international workshop in Bali to discuss a wide range of issues related to bioenergy.

January 2019

Sustainable Rural Bioenergy Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A collection of good practices

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
This collection aims to provide a reference for policy makers and practitioners working to scale up bioenergy in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Energy, agriculture, forestry, environment, finance and business experts all seek for solutions to provide energy and also enhance food security, social welfare and environmental sustainability.
March 2018

Bioenergy from Finnish Forests: Sustainable, efficient, modern use of wood

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Wood residues form Finland’s main source of bioenergy. About half of the country’s wood production is used for heat and power, either through district heating systems or through combined heat and power (CHP) plants.

November 2016

Bioenergy and Food Security Assessment for Turkey: Sustainable bioenergy options from crop and livestock residues

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The report Bioenergy and Food Security Assessment for Turkey is structured in five parts and covers a country overview of the agriculture and energy sectors, the assessment of the biomass potential, a techno-economic assessment of the energy end use options, the assessment of the availability of agro-processing residues, and a set of conclusions and recommendations for next steps based on the outcome of the analysis.

Kiribati Integrated Energy Roadmap: 2017-2025

Organisation: 
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Pacific Community (SPC), Pacific Power Association (PPA)
Country: 
Kiribati

Kiribati Integrated Energy Roadmap: 2017-2025 (KIER) comprises a policy framework with specific targets and a set of priority actions, with associated cost estimates and specific timelines.

March 2013

Myths and Facts about Bioenergy in Africa

PANGEA
This publication Myths and Facts about Bioenergy in Africa presents facts about bioenergy in sub-Saharan Africa while addressing false assumptions that are often claimed against this sector.
1 March 2019
Research

Growing Mounds of Waste Offer African Women Unexpected Business Opportunities in the Bioenergy Sector

Mary Njenga , Ruth Mendum
New technologies and smart business models could turn waste into a veritable gold mine of opportunity for African women.
March 2019

Recovering Bioenergy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Gender Dimensions, Lessons and Challenges

Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR)
This publication focuses on the management of the nexus of energy, food and natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa, with a clear focus on gender roles and implications. It presents case studies that showcase a range of options available to improve biomass use, especially in locations and among populations who currently depend on conventional fuels like firewood or charcoal. Although many of these options are context specific, the provided examples demonstrate that generalizable options exist to improve energy access, reduce waste, protect our soils and empower women.

Bioenergy, Bioeconomy and Food Security: Development Research and Policy Advice on the Nexus of Energy, Food, Water and Land

Organisation: 
Center for Development Research (ZEF)

Sustainable development will strongly depend on the secure and safe availability of food, water, energy, and industrial raw materials, which will increasingly be based on renewable resources.

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