Development of energy systems, based on forest biomass, is a challenging issue in India. The study investigated perceptions of fifty-five Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers in relation to the potential benefits and challenges associated with the development of forest-based bioenergy (FBE)...

This study investigated perceptions of a group of Chinese and Indian state forestry professionals (SFPs) related to the potential benefits and challenges of developing forest-based bioenergy projects (FBPs) in their countries. A total of 110 SFPs participated in the study (55 from each country)....

Elevating public knowledge and awareness is positively correlated to public support to renewable energy (RE) development and elicit support to achieve measures to reduce energy consumption at the domestic level. Since information about particular issue might be obtained from various sources and...

Bioenergy production from forest biomass is expected to increase in Finland in order to meet the country's target for renewable energy production. However, little is known about young generations' perceptions of this future development in Finland. The study conducted a survey among ninth-grade...

Despite the optimism behind the growth in renewable energy (RE) and its deployment in 2011, and particularly in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, progress has remained inadequate and “too slow” in tackling the problem of accumulating carbon emissions in the atmosphere. Caveats...

Private forests in Croatia and Serbia are highly fragmented in small plots with low productivity and owned by a large number of small-scale nonindustrial private forest owners (NIPFs). The study conducted surveys among 232 NIPFs in these two countries to find out their perceptions and attitudes...

Modern bioenergy technologies have been recognized as one of the potential energy sources in Nepal to address the current energy crisis and contribute to the rural development. Nepalese foresters play an important role in the natural resource management sector of Nepal. Their perceptions can be...

The study investigated the relationships between students' perceived information on bio-energy from school, home and media and their perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge regarding bio-energy. The study also analyzed the scope of future policies to raise awareness among young students about...

In the past few years extensive discussions on bioenergy has been both positive and negative. In Europe, the image of bioenergy appears to be low with lack of broad public support. Previous studies show that younger people are unsure about many issues surrounding renewable energy. The aim of...