A review of the current state of bioenergy development in G8 + 5 countries

A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT STATE OF

BIOENERGY DEVELOPMENT
IN G8 +5 COUNTRIES

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2007

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Table of contents

Part I [246Kb]

Part II [383Kb]

1.1 Bioenergy Contribution to World Total Energy Supply
1.2 Bioenergy Overview

2.1 Key drivers
2.2 Overview of Bioenergy Policies Across Countries
2.3 Regional Policies
2.4 Sustainability considerations
2.5 Trade Considerations
2.6 Bioenergy Consumption in G8 +5 Countries
2.7 Main Conclusions

Part III [1Mb]

ANNEX I

Country Profiles

1 Brazil
2 Canada
3 China
4 France
5 Germany
6 India
7 Italy
8 Japan
9 Mexico
10 Russia
11 South Africa
12 United Kingdom
13 United States

Part IV [271Kb]

ANNEX II –

ANNEX III –