Angesichts der großen Chancen und Risiken sowie der Komplexität ist Bioenergie in kurzer Zeit zu einer anspruchsvollen politischen Regulierungs- und Gestaltungsaufgabe geworden, die nur durch weltweite Kooperation und internationale Rahmensetzung gelöst werden kann. Die zentrale Botschaft des...

This paper connects the discussion on the trade-offs between agricultural production and environmental concerns, including the asserted need for global land use expansion; and the issues of rural livelihoods and food security. Several widespread narratives are challenged. The key insights are:...

In face of increased efforts to mitigate climate change, biofuels may be included in reduction plans forgreenhouse gas emissions. Feedstock for first generation biofuels and food crops both use arable land andmay compete for it. Also, fuel is an input for the production and transport of food....

Is there something really new about "land grab" except its extent? What is wrong with an investment contract allowing the holder to buy a farm and to export wheat to Saudi Arabia, or soybeans and maize as cattle feed to Korea, or to plant and process sugar cane and palm oil into ethanol for...

Intro -- About Island Press -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Introduction - Michael Kugelman -- Chapter 2. Are We Learning from History? - Derek Byerlee -- Chapter 3. Overview - David Hallam -- Chapter 4. Social and Economic Implications - Alexandra...