Fuelling knowledge on the social and ecological impacts of agrofuel production
Full title:
Fuelling knowledge on the social and ecological impacts of agrofuel production: the generation of intersectoral debate and interdisciplinary analysis.
Implementating agencies:
Both ENDS Foundation
IUCN Netherlands Committee
Amsterdam Metropolitan Institute for Development Studies, University of Amsterdam
Alterra, Wageningen University
ETC International
Cordaid
Mekon Ecology
CML, University of Leiden
Law and Governance group, Wageningen University
Coordinator:
Karen Witsenburg, e-mail: kw[at]bothends.org
Duration:
One year
Budget:
€ 50.000,--
Brief description:
A one-year process aimed at generating intersectoral debate and interdisciplinary analysis of the social and ecological effects of agrofuel production and expansion, with a view to enabling informed decision-making designed to minimise the negative effects. This includes drawing up an inventory and synthesis of research on the social and environmental effects of agrofuel production, taking stock of background data on policies, investment decisions, market trends, shifting land use patterns, food prices and food distribution, organising a multi-stakeholder meeting, translating knowledge into policy relevant and hands-on information and tools and the development of a close-knit national forum on agrofuels.