Bioenergy Regulation and Policy in Brazil and Australia: Risks and Opportunities
Article from: OGEL 5 (2012), in Renewable Energy
Introduction
Bioenergy is rapidly emerging as a top priority resource on the international agenda. Developed and developing countries have recognised the positive implications of including bioenergy within their energy matrix. Bioenergy represents a viable alternative to fossil fuel dependency, and an environmentally-efficient way to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A sound regulatory framework for bioenergy is of paramount importance to ensure that environmental and socio-economic consequences are sustainable and effective in the long and short term. Throughout this study I will ...