FAO method to assess whether the potential benefits of the plant - Given the growing interest in bioenergy production, FAO calls on policymakers to define a new method to evaluate the pros and cons of investing in this sector .
"Bioenergy and Food Security (BEFS) Analytical Framework" was developed to help governments, the potential of bioenergy and its potential impact on food security.This method was completed after three years of
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"Our goal is to provide policy makers to make informed decisions about the development of a viable bio-energy and, if necessary, measures to maximize benefits and minimize risks is to identify," said Heiner Thofern BEFS directs the project.The fact that it addresses many issues and sectors, this method can also serve as a platform for key ministries and institutions to work together to serve their act together and said Thofern.
The spike in oil prices and concerns about security of energy supplies and concerns about greenhouse gases emitted by fossil fuels were recorded the main driver of growth in the bioenergy sector.Another important advantage of investment in the bioenergy sector could sorely lacking investment in agricultural infrastructure and transport in rural areas to generate and create jobs and increase household incomes, they have reduced poverty and food security.
"Noted the FAO for the year was too little investment in agriculture is a problem that has serious implications for food production in
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Brazil is often used as a model for countries that bioenergy to meet their energy needs cited. In this country, which is the second largest producer of bioethanol, are one million vehicles with fuel derived from sugar cane driven.
In the future, Europe is likely to emerge as an export market for bioenergy products. Such a trend provides farmers in developing countries new opportunities.FAO studies have also shown that the proposed small-scale bioenergy, which can not access to export markets to improve food security and contribute to the rural economy.
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Parallel to the growing interest in the interest of bioenergy also growing about the possible negative effects. On top of these include the risk that the expansion of biofuels at the expense of food production, food availability and reduced lead, higher prices.
Other concerns: the deforestation of more land to be converted to biofuels and the impact of such a conversion of the natives.
Context is important
The potential risks and benefits carefully with respect to certain variables which are measured by country and region, said Thofern. Bioenergy production is not a panacea and can not always be meaningful or lasting. In some cases it may even be harmful."But we can not ignore the fact that in other cases, to stimulate the production of bio-energy has great potential for the rural economy, reduce poverty and improve food security of households," said the 'FAO expert.
Support the growth of a dynamic sustainable bioenergy industry and socially responsible in the Third World is research and development of new solutions such as crop residues and agricultural losses, risks to food security and the environment must be reduced.Thofern said ultimately the question of whether the development of
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FAO monitors the method proposed by bioenergy and food safety criteria and indicators (BEFSCI), which is to develop a tool for risk prevention and management as well as a response tool in the evaluation and policy based on best practices.
The project was funded by FAO BEFS the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection.
