Socio-economic Priorities for Bioenergy Value Chains Workshop – EUBCE 2026 parallel event

IEA Bioenergy has established an inter-task project on the socio-economic implications of bioenergy systems for the 2025-2027 triennium. This workshop aims to inform this work and ensure research aligns with real-world policy needs. Insights into priorities, challenges, and data requirements for socio-economic indicators will be gathered through engagement with workshop participants. Incorporating policy perspectives from the outset will allow the project to produce findings that are relevant and actionable for decision-making.

The workshop will follow an interactive format including short presentations, breakout discussions, and a moderated plenary session to capture policy priorities and actionable insights.

AGENDA

9:15–9:25
Arrival, welcome and introduction

9:25–9:55
Scene-setting talks
Socio-economic assessment of bioenergy value chains. Warren Mabee, Professor, Queen’s University: GBEP Sustainability Indicators for Bioenergy. Constance Miller, Deputy Coordinator, Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP), FAO

9:55–10:25
Case study presentations
Warren Mabee, Professor, Queen’s University :

10:25–10:55
Breakout group discussions

10:55 – 11:10
Plenary discussion

11:10 – 11:15
Wrap-up

WHY PARTICIPATE?
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in engaging discussions to evaluate the effectiveness of several indicators aiming to measure the socio-economic impacts of real-world bioenergy systems.

REGISTRATION
The workshop is in-person only. EUBCE registration and completion of the following registration form are required to confirm participation.

IEA Bioenergy Socio-economic ITP Workshop

Due to limited seating (max. 40 participants), registration to the workshop is operating on a first come, first serve basis. The deadline to signal your interest in participating is May 15.