Overview
- Addresses issues related to the potential sustainable utilization of biofuels from an interdisciplinary perspective
- Assesses a range of potential impacts of biofuel-use strategies at national, regional and global levels
- Provides recommendations for biofuel policy packages in developed and developing countries
Part of the book series: Science for Sustainable Societies (SFSS)
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About this book
This open access book presents a comprehensive analysis of biofuel use strategies from an interdisciplinary perspective using sustainability science. This interdisciplinary perspective (social science-natural science) means that the strategies and policy options proposed will have significant impacts on the economy and society alike. Biofuels are expected to contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, revitalizing economies in agricultural communities and alleviating poverty. However, despite these anticipated benefits, international organizations such as the FAO, OECD and UN have published reports expressing concerns that biofuel promotion may lead to deforestation, water pollution and water shortages. The impacts of biofuel use are extensive, cross-sectoral and complex, and as such, comprehensive analyses are required in order to assess the extent to which biofuels can contribute to sustainable societies.
Applying interdisciplinary sustainability science concepts and methodologies, the book helps to enhance the establishment of a sustainable society as well as the development of appropriate responses to a global need for urgent action on current issues related to biofuels.Similar content being viewed by others
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Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Biofuels and Sustainability Conceptual Framework
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Impacts on Land Use and Ecosystem Services: Global Economic and Environmental Impacts
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Impacts on Land Use and Ecosystem Services: Impacts at the National & Regional Scales
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Impacts on Land Use and Ecosystem Services: Social, Economic and Political Impacts
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Sustainable Biofuels Strategy Options: Roadmap for Building Sustainable Strategy Options
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Sustainable Biofuels Strategy Options: Key Strategies for Policy Makers
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Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Kazuhiko Takeuchi
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Kanagawa, Japan
Hideaki Shiroyama
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Osamu Saito
United Nations University
Tokyo, Japan
Masahiro Matsuura
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Biofuels and Sustainability
Book Subtitle: Holistic Perspectives for Policy-making
Editors: Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Hideaki Shiroyama, Osamu Saito, Masahiro Matsuura
Series Title: Science for Sustainable Societies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54895-9
Publisher: Springer Tokyo
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and the Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-4-431-54894-2Published: 26 July 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-4-431-56857-5Published: 19 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-4-431-54895-9Published: 13 July 2018
Series ISSN: 2197-7348
Series E-ISSN: 2197-7356
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 265
Number of Illustrations: 50 b/w illustrations, 22 illustrations in colour
Topics: Sustainable Development, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Ecosystems, Environmental Management, Renewable and Green Energy, Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice