The Promises and Challenges of Biofuels for the Poor in Developing Countries: IFPRI 2005-2006 Annual Report Essay
Author | : von Braun, Joachim |
Publisher | : Intl Food Policy Res Inst |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780896299146 |
ISBN-10 | : 0896299147 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Promises and Challenges of Biofuels for the Poor in Developing Countries: IFPRI 2005-2006 Annual Report Essay written by von Braun, Joachim and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2006 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past several years the changing world energy situation has generated intensive discussion about biofuels, much of it promising a source of environment-friendly energy that would also be a boon to the world’s farmers. At the same time skeptics argue that biofuel production will threaten food supplies for the poor and fail to achieve the environmental benefits claimed. The conclusion of this essay is that in order to make a difference in the lives of poor people as both energy producers and consumers, and to make strong environmental and economic contributions, biofuel technology needs further advancement, and investments and policies facilitating agricultural innovation and trade will have to be considered.