Vital Forest Graphics

Woodfuel consumption

trends and outlook

Million cubic metres

South Asia

Southeast Asia

East Asia

Africa

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Global biofuel production

Clearly further analysis on these ques- tions is needed. The growing debate about the costs and benefits of biofuel production calls for a cautious approach toward further incentives for this sector. It is clear that bioenergy from agricultural crops pre- sents certain opportunities for climate change mitigation, energy security and development. However other options aimed at maximizing the use of agri- cultural waste products, increasing yields on existing agricultural land and using degraded land for agricul- ture or forestry are also worth further consideration.

Canada

United States

China

Sweden

Denmark

Germany

Poland

Netherlands

Czech Republic

Colombia

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Italy

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See also pages 20, 24

Sources: EarthTrends Database, REN21 2006; FO Licht’s World Ethanol & Biofuels Report 2008. Map compiled and produced by Emmanuelle Bournay.

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