Modern Bioenergy for Sustainable Development

The potential of modern bioenergy to supplement traditional fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions has put it front and center in the plan to replace conventional fossil-based fuels with renewables. While much has been written about biomass supply chains conversion technologies or techno-economic analysis of different biofuel production pathways little attention has been paid to the role that bioenergy production and consumption will have in sustainable development. What are the synergies and trade-offs between bioenergy use and the UN Sustainable Development Goals? In order to minimize the potential risks we need to understand interdisciplinary dimensions such as government policies financing schemes stakeholders engagement and inter-sectoral linkages while devising sustainable bioenergy strategies. Innovation in the transition towards modern bioenergy systems will only be possible if we consider a participatory approach peoples behavior and societal needs. Assessing the Modern Bioenergy Potential and Strategies for Sustainable Development presents a clear illustration of the challenges involved as well as possible solutions in the drive towards using modern bioenergy and strategies for sustainable development.