Type
Overviews and Activity Reports
Author
Organization
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Published in
2009
Submitted by
Susanna Zammataro
Related theme(s)
Environment & Climate Change
Region
Asia (AS)
Country
International

Biofuels in Asia: An Analysis of Sustainability Options

The US Agency for International Development’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) released a report called , Biofuels in Asia: An Analysis of Sustainability Options.
The purpose of this report is to provide an objective and comprehensive regional analysis summarizing the benefits and risks of biofuels development in Asia, and examining the distribution and use of biofuels through the lens of global climate change; biodiversity conservation; energy alternatives; food security; economic development; and local livelihoods. This report does not undertake a detailed evaluation of biofuels in comparison to other clean energy supply options for power generation and transport.

Link: Biofuels in Asia: An Analysis of Sustainability Options