The Role of Bioenergy in a WB2/SDG world

Duration: 01/01/2019 – 31/12/2021

Leadership

The project was led by Göran Berndes, IEA Bioenergy Task 45

Objective

This 3-year project started in the first quarter of 2019 and includes four activity areas. Studies are underway, including one on ‘forests as long term C sinks’ which will address the view that forests should remain uncut. The project is expected to be completed in the 4th quarter of 2021

Events

Workshop “Roles of bioenergy in energy system pathways towards a WB2 world” – Berlin, 25 November 2019

• Workshop Report
• Workshop Report Summary

Workshop “IEA Bioenergy Task 45 workshop on forests and the climate” – Online, 13-14 May 2020

Workshop “Woody Biomass and Climate workshop” – Online, 15 April 2021

Workshop “Expert workshop: How can biomass supply for bioenergy deliver multiple benefits and contribute to sustainable development goals?” – Online, 15-16 June 2021

• Workshop Report

Publications

Contributions to dissemination on forest based bioenergy

• Is energy from woody biomass positive for the climate?
• Webinar: Biomass for energy purposes – True and false about climate impact

Case studies

• Biomass Supply and the Sustainable Development Goals – International Case Studies
• Contribution of Biomass Supply Chains for Bioenergy to Sustainable Development Goals
• Strategic deployment of riparian buffers and windbreaks in Europe can co-deliver biomass and environmental benefits
• Large-scale deployment of in-rotation grass cultivation as a multifunctional soil climate mitigation strategy