Governance of Bioenergy
The International Risk Governance Council is currently working on the risk governance of bioenergy.
In acknowledgement of the current strength of debate on the subject of bioenergy’s opportunities and risks, the project’s objective is to develop risk governance guidelines for policy makers on appropriate options for bioenergy policies, regulations and practices.
The development, production and use of bioenergy have become increasingly attractive to governments around the world as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels (oil, coal, and gas). The attractions of bioenergy are many. However, awareness is increasing about some of the potential environmental, economic and social risks associated with bioenergy development, and aspects of the current situation may represent a failure of good risk governance.
First workshop on key issues in bioenergy (September 2007)
Second workshop on risk governance guidelines for bioenergy policies (February 2008)
Further information is available from bioenergy@irgc.org