2025 Biomass Energy Innovation & Development Forum Charts Path for a Sustainable Future
On April 10th, the 2025 Biomass Energy Innovation & Development Forum was held in Beijing, co-hosted by the Biomass Energy Industry Promotion Association (BEIPA), China Agricultural University (CAU), South China Agricultural University (SCAU), and the Green and Low-Carbon Technology Committee of the China Energy Research Society. The event brought together government policymakers, academia, industry leaders, and global NGOs to develop actionable strategies for scaling bioenergy in the pursuit of net-zero emissions.
The forum marked a milestone in international cooperation, with strategic support from organizations including the International Energy Agency (IEA), IEA Bioenergy TCP, and Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This collaboration not only enhanced the forum’s global significance but also highlighted BEIPA’s growing role as a bridge for cross-border partnerships in sustainable energy.
Prof. Mark Brown, Chair of IEA Bioenergy, delivered the opening speech and a presentation on global collaboration supporting bioenergy’s role in achieving net-zero by 2050. He described bioenergy as an “indispensable” renewable energy source for meeting net-zero targets. “Bioenergy must evolve beyond traditional uses into multi-sectoral applications,” he emphasized, calling for the systemic integration of bioenergy with other renewables, bio-based products, and bio-circular economies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and address climate change.
Dr. Ilkka Hannula, Senior Energy Analyst at the IEA, delivered a keynote speech on bioenergy’s role in the global energy transition. He underscored its vast development potential and analyzed sustainable practices and innovative strategies for scaling bioenergy. His insights offered attendees a clear and actionable understanding of the opportunities and challenges in advancing toward net-zero goals.
The forum attracted over 2,100 in-person attendees and 18,000 online viewers, with coverage from more than 50 media outlets. A subsequent sub-forum featured nearly 100 industry experts discussing breakthroughs in aviation, shipping, power generation, and heating. Innovations such as green supply chains, AI-driven biomass logistics systems, and biogas-powered industrial decarbonization were widely praised for their scalability and transformative potential.