Biofuels and Food Security: Implications of an accelerated biofuels production
The report examines the impact of accelerated biofuels production on food security, climate change, and rural development, highlighting the need for policy reconsideration due to the negative effects on food prices and the environment.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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| Authors: | Eva Hizsnyik, Harrij Van Velthuizen, Mahendra Shah, Sylvia Prieler, Günther Fischer, Günther Fischer, Eva Hizsnyik, Sylvia Prieler Et. Al |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research employs an ecological-economic modeling framework, integrating climate scenarios, agro-ecological zoning, demographic and socio-economic drivers, production, consumption, and world food trade dynamics to assess the impacts of biofuels production.
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Key Insights
This study assesses the implications of increased biofuels production on food security and the environment. It reveals that first-generation biofuels compete with food crops, potentially increasing hunger and having modest rural development benefits. The study suggests that second-generation biofuels may offer a more sustainable alternative, but their success depends on technological advancements and careful policy planning to avoid negative impacts on food security and biodiversity.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | agricultural prices | biodiversity | biofuel production | biofuels | biotechnology | climate change | deforestation | food security | food supplies | hunger risk | land use | rural development | second-generation biofuels | sustainability | sustainable development goals