Securing a sustainable biomass supply in a growing bioeconomy

Abstract

An analysis of the development of bioenergy has revealed that competing claims on biomass and agricultural land for its production are perceived as major obstacles to increasing sustainable biomass supply in the context of food security and environmental conservation. This study elaborates recommendations for dealing with competing claims on biomass for food, feed, fibre and fuel production and for securing a sustainable biomass supply in a growing bioeconomy. Suggested approaches include a better understanding of the drivers of competition, technical strategies and participatory approaches to realizing the sustainable biomass potential, and integrated approaches for optimizing bioeconomic value chain nets.