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Themes
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Bioenergy
There are clear links between bioenergy and thematic areas such as the environment and trade. However, Platform members have raised a number of reasons why bioenergy merits being considered a thematic thrust area in itself: The implications of biofuel use for rural development are critical, as is the use of biomass (produced through agriculture and forestry) for energy. Renewable energy, decentralised rural energy supply, competition between bioenergy crops and food crops, and the impacts of bioenergy use on the environment are all concerns that resonate with Platform members. Underlying many of these concerns are the implications that bioenergy has for food security. Finally, it is crucial to identify smallholder options for producing and using bioenergy, as well as energy-use options for them in general.
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One person has commented on this article.  1. UntitledClouston Energy Research, LLC, UnregisteredThere are a few mantras that are suspect. The Energy Feedstock vx. Food
crop is one. There are abandoned farms due to several factors to include
conflict, poor management, not paid sustainable prices for the high cost
of inputs and others. New communities can be built around uncultivated
areas that do not have the soil depleted. The existing areas can lay fallow for recovery and future activity.There are many strategies and with proper development the rural area can attract the Urban Slum Dweller to participate with incentives of programs that the government ought to be involved with as facilitators. The demand on Biofuels feedstock will only increase and preparation now is needed to establish that. Top Down services must meet Bottom Up actions and all will benefit. |
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