- Overview of recent developments in sustainable biomass certification

As one of the final deliverables for the 2004-2006 triennium, this paper [327 KB] give a comprehensive outline of initiatives on biomass certification from different viewpoints of stakeholders. The scope of this paper includes mainly new initiatives in the development of biomass certification system, though existing certification systems are also briefly described, as experiences from these systems provide valuable inputs. The study includes an inventory of initiatives in the field of biomass certification from the perspective of various stakeholder groups, such as NGOs, companies, national government and international bodies. A second objective of the paper is to identify opportunities and limitations in the development of biomass certification, and to present possible approaches onhow to introduce biomass certification systems. The paper finishes with some recommendations and conclusions. It also includes a number of annexes [294 KB] with additional material.

Update 10-6-2008 - after a long wait, the article based on this deliverable has finally been published in Biomass and Bioenergy, doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2008.01.018 as part of the T40 special issue. Harcopies of the special issue are expected in August 2008.

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