Biofuels, Bioenergy and Food Security: Technology, Institutions and Policies

Biofuels, Bioenergy and Food Security: Technology, Institutions and Policies explores the popular ‘Food vs. Feed’ debate through a discussion of the complex interlinking relationship between the biofuel and agricultural markets. From the importance of bioenergy in the context of climate change, to the potentially positive environmental consequences of growing second generation biofuels crops, including corn stover, switchgrass and jatropha, this book provides important insights into the impacts of biofuels policy and technical implementation. Presented through the lens of the current and emerging biofuels market, this book includes country-specific case studies that explain existing biofuel policy and its consequences on energy and agricultural markets.

Provides an integrated overview of the world biofuel market by country, including a summary of the existing biofuel policies, the role of investment opportunities and rural development potentialDiscusses the potential opportunities to become energy independent from the perspective of developing countriesServes as a practical guide for policymakersIncludes insights into possible environmental benefits derived from the uses of biomass-based biofuel

I: Introduction to Bioenergy 1. Bioenergy Economy, Development and Food Security 2. Technology, Policy and Institutional Options

II: Technological Options 3. From Biomass to Biofuel 4. Interaction Between Biofuel and Agricultural Market

III: Sector/Market Integration, Contributions, Debates and Challenges 5. Food-Fuel-Fiber Debate 6. Exploring the Potential for Riparian Marginal Lands to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Bioenergy Production 7. Implication of Biofuel Production on Direct and Indirect Land Use Change: Evidence from Brazil 8. Biofuels’ Contribution to Date to Greenhouse Gas Emission Savings

IV: Analyzing Policy Options 9. Consequences of US and EU Biodiesel Policies on Global Food Security 10. The Impact of Key US Biofuel Policies: An LCFS and RFS Example 11. Assessing the Possibility of Price-Induced Yield Improvements to Reduce Land-Use Change Emissions from Ethanol

V: Institutional Challenges and Option 12. Food Security, Biofuels and Sustainability 13. Advanced Biofuels: Supply Chain Management 14. The Role of Biofuels in a 2 Degrees Scenario