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Joint Statement of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests , 2021

Challenges and Opportunities in Turning the Tide on Deforestation Key Messages Through this sta... more Challenges and Opportunities in Turning the Tide on Deforestation
Key Messages

Through this statement, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) presented scientific findings on the current status of deforestation and the multidimensional services provided by forests in support of countries and stakeholders’ efforts to address the issue.

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This paper summarizes the current state of concepts and approaches for addressing deforestation i... more This paper summarizes the current state of concepts and approaches for addressing deforestation in the trade, marketing, and production of agricultural commodities that have a disproportionate impact on forests at international, national, and landscape level. To date, predominant attention has been directed towards the role of the private sector and "consumer countries" that shape market regulation. This publication aims to complement the international discourse by generating a greater focus on the role of "producer country" governments at the national and local level to support efforts to decouple agricultural production from deforestation.

Biomass and Bioenergy, 2010

We provide an overview of the current status of bioenergy development, focusing on firstand secon... more We provide an overview of the current status of bioenergy development, focusing on firstand second-generation liquid biofuels, considering drivers of growth and risks that have raised concerns over recent years. We also describe the main areas where biotechnologies are being, or can be, applied for production of first-and second-generation biofuels as well as microalgal biodiesel and biogas. Greatest attention is paid to second-generation biofuels in the review because of the large expectations they have created and because of the significant role that biotechnology applications are likely to play in their development. We close with some specific considerations regarding applying biotechnologies for bioenergy development in developing countries.

Global Energy Assessment (GEA): Toward a Sustainable Future, 2009

Considering the importance of these issues, in particular the need to achieve the Millennium Deve... more Considering the importance of these issues, in particular the need to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and beyond (see Chapter 2), the objective of this chapter is to assess and discuss major trade-offs related to the different uses of land and water, in particular related to future energy systems, and to discuss the corresponding sustainability issues. With respect to land use, this chapter aims to evaluate land availability, including land for bioenergy production. It discusses competition for land from different uses (food, fuel, timber, etc.), environmental impacts, and implications for natural resources (e.g., biodiversity, atmosphere, water), as well as social factors such as food security, health, and incomes. With respect to water use, the chapter discusses water demand for different kinds of uses, with a special emphasis on water for bioenergy crops in potential competition with water needed for food production. The multiple uses of water considered include human consumption, hydro and thermal power generation, manufacturing, agriculture, water supply security, and bioenergy. Environmental, social and strategic factors, and potential trade-offs, are examined. Competition between food and energy crops may not always be over 'the same water.' Depending on the type of feedstock, it is possible to cultivate energy crops in areas where conventional food production is not feasible due to water constraints. This chapter confirms major studies suggesting that global land and water resources will be sufficient to adequately nourish a world population of 9-10 billion people in 2050. However, the potential to additionally produce crops for bioenergy will depend on future changes in food systems (including diets), population growth, and agricultural technologies to improve crop yields and livestock feeding efficiencies, institutional arrangements, climate conditions and area demand for biodiversity conservation. Recent studies suggest that the technical potential for bioenergy production is uncertain due to these factors, which are difficult to predict. Studies mentioned in IPCC (2011) indicate that the technical bioenergy potential may reach up to 500 EJ/yr, while others found much lower potentials. This chapter only discusses the potential of dedicated energy crops. 1 Considering sustainability constraints related to possible competing land demands (food, feed and fiber production, biodiversity conservation, etc.), problems posed by possible Policy Research Working Paper 5513. World Bank, Washington, DC.

Transnational Corporations, 2015

Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Paper , 2016

Any mistakes or misinterpretations are the sole responsibility of the authors of this analysis. T... more Any mistakes or misinterpretations are the sole responsibility of the authors of this analysis. The reference shall be the INDCs as published on the UNFCCC website.

Biomass & Bioenergy, 2010