Assessing Opportunities And Constraints For Biofuel Development In Sub Saharan Africa

Author : Graham von Maltitz,William Stafford
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Assessing opportunities and constraints for biofuel development in sub-Saharan Africa by Graham von Maltitz,William Stafford Pdf

Sustainable biofuel production should provide opportunities for sub-Saharan African countries and their inhabitants, especially in impoverished rural areas. Biofuel feedstock production has the potential to bring job opportunities and earnings, but this should not be at the cost of existing livelihoods and the local environment. Biofuels also have the potential to increase energy security in these countries for both transportation and household needs. Sub-Saharan African biofuel feedstock production projects can be classified into 4 distinct models based on production scales (small- versus large-scale farm/plantations) and on the intended use of the biofuel (local versus national). The first type embraces large corporate plantations to supply the market for liquid transport fuel blends. The second type comprises small-scale producers linked to the corporate producers. The third type involves small-scale producers supplying the local energy needs of farmers and villages. The fourth and rarest type is linked to the large corporate plantations, to meet the corporation’s own energy needs. The introduction of foreign-owned, large-scale corporate plantations producing biofuel for transport fuel blends causes the most concern in sub-Saharan Africa, as their scale and ownership arrangements may disrupt rural livelihoods and affect access rights to land resources. However, these projects can also bring job opportunities, thereby providing alternative sources of income for poor communities. This working paper assesses mechanisms for limiting the negative impacts while maximising national benefit capture. Market-based mechanisms versus legal and policy mechanisms to enhance long-term sustainability are also discussed.

Author : Donald Mitchell
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821385178

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Biofuels in Africa by Donald Mitchell Pdf

A new economic opportunity for sub-Saharan Africa is looming large: biofuel production. Rapidly rising energy prices are expected to remain high for an extended period of time because of the increasing demand in prospering and populous countries such as China and India, the depletion of easily accessible supplies of crude oil, and concern over global climate change. As a result, there is renewed interest in biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels. Africa is uniquely positioned to produce these new cash crops for both domestic use and export. The region has abundant land resources and preferential access to protected markets with higher-than-world-market prices. The rapid growth in the demand for transport fuels in Africa and high fuel prices create domestic markets for biofuels. The European Union and the United States have approved legislation that requires large increases in the consumption of biofuels over at least the next decade. Imports are expected to be needed to meet these mandates, thus opening the door to African and other developing countries that can produce biofuels or feedstocks for biofuels competitively. Expanding the production of crops for biofuels will affect the entire rural sector in Africa as resources are shifted away from traditional crops and the prices of all agricultural commodities rise. Even smallholders can participate in producing biofuel crops. To promote the sustainability and significant contribution of this enterprise, Biofuels in Africa provides guidance in formulating suitable policy regimes, which are based on protecting the rights of current land users, developing revenue-sharing schemes with local communities, safeguarding the environment and biodiversity, expanding institutional capacity, formulating new regulations and procedures, and emulating best practices from experienced countries. This volume will be of value to anyone interested in biofuels, including policy makers, development practitioners, private investors, researchers, and the general public. Now that African countries are trying to significantly increase their energy supply systems, biofuels are an attractive option using both dedicated crops and agricultural waste. This book provides guidance for them to develop a suitable policy regime for a significant contribution by biofuels. Professor Ogunlade R. Davidson, Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Sierra Leone Biofuels in Africa is a sorely needed resource for our understanding of the problems of expanding biofuels production in Africa. A high point of the book is a description of the projects that were started in several countries. A very useful book! Professor Jos Goldemberg, University of S o Paulo, Brazil As Africa most likely will play the same role for global biofuels as the Middle East does for oil, this comprehensive book on African biofuels should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in either African development or biofuels. The book captures the essence of long-term drivers and opportunities as well the complex challenges for investors and society of this huge emerging industry. Per Carstedt, Executive Chairman, EcoEnergy Africa

Author : Rainer Janssen,Dominik Rutz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400721814

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Bioenergy for Sustainable Development in Africa by Rainer Janssen,Dominik Rutz Pdf

The work builds on the results of the COMPETE Bioenergy Competence Platform for Africa, which was supported by the European Commission and coordinated by WIP Renewable Energies, Germany. The five sections cover biomass production and use, biomass technologies and markets in Africa, biomass policies, sustainability, and financial and socio-economic issues. This valuable work is, in effect, a single-source treatment of a key energy sector in a part of the world which still has a lot of unrealised potential for development.

Author : Graham von Maltitz,Lorren Haywood,Maxwell Mapako,Alan Brent
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Analysis of opportunities for biofuel production in sub-Saharan Africa by Graham von Maltitz,Lorren Haywood,Maxwell Mapako,Alan Brent Pdf

Author : Francis X. Johnson,Vikram Seebaluck
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136529559

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Bioenergy for Sustainable Development and International Competitiveness by Francis X. Johnson,Vikram Seebaluck Pdf

Growing concerns about the impacts of climate change and dependence on fossil fuels have intensified interest in bioenergy from sugar cane and other crops, highlighting important links between energy, environment and development goals. Sub-Saharan Africa is characterized by severe poverty; the possibility to exploit a renewable energy resource offers valuable avenues for sustainable development and could support a more dynamic and competitive economy. This book describes how the bioenergy expansion will improve rural livelihoods, reduce costly energy imports, reduce GHG emissions, and offer new development paths. Drawing on international experience, it is shown that harnessing this potential will require significant increases in investment, technology transfer, and international cooperation. Because of its high efficiency, the authors argue that sugar cane should be viewed as a global resource for sustainable development and should command much greater focus and concerted policy action. Through an analysis of the agronomy, land suitability and industrial processing of sugar cane and its co-products, along with an assessment of the energy, economic and environmental implications, this volume demonstrates that sugar cane offers a competitive and environmentally beneficial resource for Africa's economic development and energy security. With forty-four authors representing thirty organisations in sixteen countries, the book offers a truly international and interdisciplinary perspective by combining technical and economic principles with social, political and environmental assessment and policy analysis.

Author : Krzysztof Biernat
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535121770

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Biofuels by Krzysztof Biernat Pdf

The edited volume presents the progress of first and second generation biofuel production technology in selected countries. Possibility of producing alternative fuels containing biocomponents and selected research methods of biofuels exploitation characteristics (also aviation fuels) was characterized. The book shows also some aspects of the environmental impact of the production and biofuels using, and describes perspectives of biofuel production technology development. It provides the review of biorefinery processes with a particular focus on pretreatment methods of selected primary and secondary raw materials. The discussion includes also a possibility of sustainable development of presented advanced biorefinery processes.

Author : Mahendra Rai,Avinash P. Ingle
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128176559

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Sustainable Bioenergy by Mahendra Rai,Avinash P. Ingle Pdf

Sustainable Bioenergy: Advances and Impacts presents a careful overview of advances and promising innovation in the development of various bioenergy technologies. It covers the production of bio-jet fuel, algal biofuels, recent developments in bioprocesses, nanotechnology applications for energy conversion, the role of different catalysts in the production of biofuels, and the impacts of those fuels on society. The book brings together global experts to form a big picture of cutting-edge research in sustainable bioenergy and biofuels. It is an ideal resource for researchers, students, energy analysts and policymakers who will benefit from the book’s overview of impacts and innovative needs. Explores the most recent advances in biofuels and related energy systems, including innovations in catalysts and biocatalysts Provides an overview of the impacts of bioenergy and its sustainability aspects Discusses real-life cases of implementation of bioenergy systems on an industrial scale

Author : Luis A. B. Cortez,Manoel Regis L. V. Leal,Luiz A. Horta Nogueira
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429856198

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Sugarcane Bioenergy for Sustainable Development by Luis A. B. Cortez,Manoel Regis L. V. Leal,Luiz A. Horta Nogueira Pdf

In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion of the growing of crops for use in bioenergy production rather than for food. This has been particularly the case for sugarcane in Latin America and Africa. This book examines the further potential in the context of the food versus fuel debate, and as a strategy for sustainable development. Detailed case studies of two countries, Colombia and Mozambique, are presented. These address the key issues such as the balance between food security and energy security, rural and land development policies, and feasibility and production models for expanding bioenergy. The authors then assess these issues in the context of broader sustainable development strategies, including implications for economics, employment generation, and the environment. The book will be of great interest to researchers and professionals in energy and agricultural development.

Author : Karen C. Seto,Anette Reenberg
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262026901

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Rethinking Global Land Use in an Urban Era by Karen C. Seto,Anette Reenberg Pdf

Today, global land use is affected by a variety of factors, including urbanization and the growing interconnectedness of economies and markets. This book examines the challenges and opportunities we face in achieving sustainable land use in the twenty-first century. The contributors, from a range of disciplines and countries, present new analytical perspectives and tools for understanding key issues in global land use.

Author : Obayelu, Abiodun Elijah
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781522536321

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Food Systems Sustainability and Environmental Policies in Modern Economies by Obayelu, Abiodun Elijah Pdf

Food security is essential to the advancement and development of economies and societies worldwide. The promotion of viable food structures is the most effective method of promoting food security. Food Systems Sustainability and Environmental Policies in Modern Economies is a relevant research publication that explores the importance of viable food structures as well as the critical positive impact these viable structures have on food security, nutrition, and poverty. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as irrigation schemes, agricultural input subsidies, and food cycles, this publication is geared toward professionals, researchers, and students seeking current research on viable food structures and their impact on society.

Author : Atakilte Beyene,Prosper B. Matondi,Kjell Havnevik
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848138803

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Biofuels, Land Grabbing and Food Security in Africa by Atakilte Beyene,Prosper B. Matondi,Kjell Havnevik Pdf

The issue of biofuels has already been much debated, but the focus to date has largely been on Latin America and deforestation - this highly original work breaks fresh ground in looking at the African perspective. Most African governments see biofuels as having the potential to increase agricultural productivity and export incomes and thus strengthen their national economies, improving energy balances and rural employment. At the same time climate change may be addressed through reduction of green house gas emissions. There are, however, a number of uncertainties mounting that challenge this scenario. Using cutting-edge empirical case studies, this knowledge gap is addressed in a variety of chapters examining the effects of large-scale biofuel production on African agriculture. In particular, 'land grabbing' and food security issues are scrutinised, both of which have become vital topics in regard to the environmental and developmental governance of African countries. A revealing book for anyone wishing to understand the startling impact of biofuels and land grabbing on Africa.

Author : Jean-Michel Sourisseau
Publisher : Springer
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401793582

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Family Farming and the Worlds to Come by Jean-Michel Sourisseau Pdf

What is family farming? How can it help meet the challenges confronting the world? How can it contribute to a sustainable and more equitable development? Not only is family farming the predominant form of agriculture around the world, especially so in developing countries, it is also the agriculture of the future. By declaring 2014 the “International Year of Family Farming,” the United Nations has placed this form of production at the center of debates on agricultural development. These debates are often reduced to two opposing positions. The first advocates the development of industrial or company agriculture, supposedly efficient because it follows industrial processes for market-oriented mass production. The second promotes the preservation of family farming with its close links between family and farm. The authors of this book wish to enrich the debates by helping overcome stereotypes – which often manifest through the use of terms such as “small-scale farming, subsistence farming, peasant, etc.” Research work has emphatically demonstrated the great adaptability of family farming systems and their ability to meet the major challenges of tomorrow but it has also not overlooked their limitations. The authors explore the choices facing society and possible development trajectories at national and international levels, and the contribution that agriculture will have to make. They call for a recommitment of public policies in favor of family farming in developing countries and stress the importance of planning actions targeted at and tailored to the family character of agricultural models. But, above all, they highlight the need to overcome strictly sectoral rationales, by placing family farming at the core of a broader economic and social project. This book is the result of a collaborative effort led by CIRAD and encapsulates three decades of research on family farming. It will interest researchers, teachers and students, and all those involved in national and international efforts for the development of countries in the South.

Author : Arcus Foundation
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107139688

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Industrial Agriculture and Ape Conservation by Arcus Foundation Pdf

Presents new research and analysis along with case studies to examine the interface between ape conservation and industrial agriculture. This title is available as Open Access.

Author : Thomas B. Johansson,Anand Prabhakar Patwardhan,Nebojša Nakićenović,Luis Gomez-Echeverri
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1885 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521182935

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Global Energy Assessment by Thomas B. Johansson,Anand Prabhakar Patwardhan,Nebojša Nakićenović,Luis Gomez-Echeverri Pdf

Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government.

Author : Alexandros Gasparatos,Per Stromberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781139536448

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Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Biofuels by Alexandros Gasparatos,Per Stromberg Pdf

Biofuels are currently in the middle of a heated academic and public policy debate. Biofuel production has increased fivefold in the past decade and is expected to further double by 2020. Most of this expansion will happen in developing nations. This volume is the first of its kind, providing a comprehensive overview of the biofuel debate in developing countries. The chapters are written by a multidisciplinary team of experts, exposing the key drivers and impacts of biofuel production and use. The book covers impacts as diverse as air pollution, biodiversity loss, deforestation, energy security, food security, greenhouse gas emissions, land use change, rural development, water consumption and other socioeconomic issues. Its wide focus accommodates examples from countries in Africa, America and Asia. As such, this book will become an indispensable companion to academics, practitioners and policy makers who wish to know more about biofuel issues in the developing world.