Workshop: Quantifying and managing land use effects of bioenergy
This workshop aims to bring together current state-of-the-art research concerned with assessing land use effects of bioenergy, mitigating negative impacts, and promoting attractive ways forward.
Organizer
IEA Bioenergy Tasks 38, 40 and 43 and the Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (Laboratório Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia do Bioetanol - CTBE)
Content Description
The workshop will address the following themes:
1. Quantifying Land Use and Land Use Change effects of bioenergy
- Methods for estimating land use and land use change - modeling and other approaches
- Effects of bioenergy systems on GHG emissions, carbon flows
- Other effects of bioenergy (soil, water, biodiversity, social)
- Integrating land use change effects in broader assessment frameworks
2. Responding to Land Use and Land Use Change effects of bioenergy
- Policy measures, standards and certification
- Integrated land use strategies
Program
The programme is available at the workshop's website.
Target Audience
Researchers, policiy makers, students
Participant Information
The registration for the Workshop on Quantifying and Managing Land Use Effects of Bioenergy will be available until September 14th, 2011 at the workshop's website.
Contact Address
Participants assistence
Dora Maria Marques
Phone: +55 (19) 3512-1023
E-mail: dora.marques@abtlus.org.br