Renewable energy and biodiversity: Implications for transitioning to a Green Economy
This literature review identifies the impacts of different renewable energy pathways on
ecosystems and biodiversity, and the implications of these impacts for transitioning to a …
ecosystems and biodiversity, and the implications of these impacts for transitioning to a …
Biofuels in sub-Sahara Africa: Drivers, impacts and priority policy areas
There has been a growing interest in jatropha-and sugarcane-based biofuels across Sub-
Sahara Africa. Biofuel expansion in the region reflects policy concerns related to energy …
Sahara Africa. Biofuel expansion in the region reflects policy concerns related to energy …
[PDF][PDF] Sustainability impacts of first-generation biofuels
• Major impacts include greenhouse gas emissions, atmospheric pollution, water
overconsumption and pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, rural development, food …
overconsumption and pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, rural development, food …
The rise, fall and potential resilience benefits of Jatropha in Southern Africa
Jatropha is the latest in a list of “miracle crops” that have been promoted in southern Africa
for their perceived development benefits. This was based on promises of high yields, low …
for their perceived development benefits. This was based on promises of high yields, low …
Jatropha cultivation in Malawi and Mozambique: impact on ecosystem services, local human well-being, and poverty alleviation
Jatropha-Based biofuels have undergone a rapid boom-and-bust cycle in southern Africa.
Despite strong initial support by governments, donors, and the private sector, there is a lack …
Despite strong initial support by governments, donors, and the private sector, there is a lack …
Household food security and biofuel feedstock production in rural Mozambique and Tanzania
S Thornhill, E Vargyas, T Fitzgerald, N Chisholm - Food Security, 2016 - Springer
The ongoing debate over the impact of biofuels on food security makes it difficult for
governments to develop clear policies for an industry that can enhance rural employment …
governments to develop clear policies for an industry that can enhance rural employment …
A typology of Southern African biofuel feedstock production projects
GP von Maltitz, KA Setzkorn - Biomass and Bioenergy, 2013 - Elsevier
Biofuel expansion is happening rapidly within Southern Africa, and already tens of
thousands of hectares have been planted, with millions more being contemplated. As is …
thousands of hectares have been planted, with millions more being contemplated. As is …
[LIBRO][B] Biofuels in Africa: impacts on ecosystem services, biodiversity and human well-being
A Gasparatos, LY Lee, GP Von Maltitz, MV Mathai… - 2012 - researchspace.csir.co.za
Biofuels are a type of fuels derived from solid biomass through different chemical and
biological processes. Currently, liquid biofuels (eg bioethanol and biodiesel) produced from …
biological processes. Currently, liquid biofuels (eg bioethanol and biodiesel) produced from …
Forests and Trees Their roles and opportunities in Africa's economic development, food security and environmental health
B Lundgren - 2022 - lib.afforum.org
The purposes of the report are to highlight and promote the great potential roles of forests
and trees to contribute to Africa’ s economic development, food security and …
and trees to contribute to Africa’ s economic development, food security and …
[LIBRO][B] Assessment of biofuel feedstock production in South Africa: Synthesis report on estimating water use efficiency of biofuel crops
South Africa is following the international trend of liquid biofuel production, as noted in the
South African Biofuels Industrial Strategy of 2007 (DME, 2007a). This strategy highlighted …
South African Biofuels Industrial Strategy of 2007 (DME, 2007a). This strategy highlighted …