16/17 October 2018 | Springhouse | Amsterdam
Reports, presentations and background information from the 'free-exploration' Workshop, in which an international group of experts explored opportunities to sustainably increase biomass availability in a fossil-free, bio-based and circular future.
About 30 (inter)national experts from different backgrounds were brought together for two days to freely explore and exchange knowledge and insights on how to possibly address the transition to a biobased and circular economy. At the end of these two days, the resulting findings were presented to interested stakeholders.
Below you wil find:
Framing of the challenge and urgency of the issue. Describing the set up of the workshop and explanation of the 'Rules of the Game'
Download Eric's presentation here (pdf).
"I know that in the Netherlands you are trying to find ways to mobilize production of biomass in a sustainable way. From the FAO's point of view we have the following recommendations:
1. Accept that sustainable bioenergy is complex. Therefore assessing its sustainability is context specific and should be undertaken case by case.
2. FAO and others have the knowledge, tools and approaches to achieve sustainable biomass production.
3. Resources for biofuels per se are not good or bad. It depends on how they are managed.
4. Biomass production for materials and energy should contribute to investments in sustainable agriculture and should be part of sustainable agriculture."
Via a Skype talk, Ingvar provided the workshop with insights on how to convert the procurement game when purchasing trucks. Bringing together a group of companies, each with high transport needs, jointly procuring trucks under the condition of sustainable fuel operation.
Download Ingvar's presentation here (pdf).
Carla of TrueColour Textiles highlighted in her presentation the issues that are encountered in the fashion and apparel industry with respect to sustainability and certification.
Download Carla's presentation here (pdf).
On May 28, 2008, Adam LeWinter and Director Jeff Orlowski filmed a historic breakup at the Ilulissat Glacier in Western Greenland. The calving event lasted for 75 minutes and the glacier retreated a full mile across a calving face three miles wide.
On May 28, 2008, Adam LeWinter and Director Jeff Orlowski filmed a historic breakup at the Ilulissat Glacier in Western Greenland. The calving event lasted for 75 minutes and the glacier retreated a full mile across a calving face three miles wide.
On May 28, 2008, Adam LeWinter and Director Jeff Orlowski filmed a historic breakup at the Ilulissat Glacier in Western Greenland. The calving event lasted for 75 minutes and the glacier retreated a full mile across a calving face three miles wide.
Dit Actieplan Bos en Hout is een gezamenlijke inspanning van boseigenaren, houtproducenten en -verwerkers, papier- en kartonindustrie, palletbedrijven, bouwbedrijven, recyclingindustrie, bio-energieproducenten en natuur- en milieuorganisaties om een optimale keten te realiseren.
Dit Actieplan Bos en Hout is een gezamenlijke inspanning van boseigenaren, houtproducenten en -verwerkers, papier- en kartonindustrie, palletbedrijven, bouwbedrijven, recyclingindustrie, bio-energieproducenten en natuur- en milieuorganisaties om een optimale keten te realiseren.
Dit Actieplan Bos en Hout is een gezamenlijke inspanning van boseigenaren, houtproducenten en -verwerkers, papier- en kartonindustrie, palletbedrijven, bouwbedrijven, recyclingindustrie, bio-energieproducenten en natuur- en milieuorganisaties om een optimale keten te realiseren.
The May 2018 issue of BE Sustainable, the magazine of bioenergy and the bioeconomy. With articles on marginal land, sustainable value chains, aviation biofuels and more.
The May 2018 issue of BE Sustainable, the magazine of bioenergy and the bioeconomy. With articles on marginal land, sustainable value chains, aviation biofuels and more.
The May 2018 issue of BE Sustainable, the magazine of bioenergy and the bioeconomy. With articles on marginal land, sustainable value chains, aviation biofuels and more.
In this TEDxErasmusUniversityRotterdam talk, Pablo van der Lugt explains how giant bamboo can help restore degraded land while providing building materials.
In this TEDxErasmusUniversityRotterdam talk, Pablo van der Lugt explains how giant bamboo can help restore degraded land while providing building materials.
In this TEDxErasmusUniversityRotterdam talk, Pablo van der Lugt explains how giant bamboo can help restore degraded land while providing building materials.
The main aim is to provide guidelines for the development of a European Bioenergy Trade Strategy for 2020 and beyond. It should ensure that imported biomass feedstock is sustainably sourced and used in an efficient way, while avoiding distortion of other markets.
The main aim is to provide guidelines for the development of a European Bioenergy Trade Strategy for 2020 and beyond. It should ensure that imported biomass feedstock is sustainably sourced and used in an efficient way, while avoiding distortion of other markets.
The main aim is to provide guidelines for the development of a European Bioenergy Trade Strategy for 2020 and beyond. It should ensure that imported biomass feedstock is sustainably sourced and used in an efficient way, while avoiding distortion of other markets.
More than 30 computers sit on the second floor of a former car museum west of Winnipeg, quietly working to mine bitcoin. The heat generated by those computers helps warm nearby plants in a makeshift greenhouse. (opens in new tab)
More than 30 computers sit on the second floor of a former car museum west of Winnipeg, quietly working to mine bitcoin. The heat generated by those computers helps warm nearby plants in a makeshift greenhouse. (opens in new tab)
More than 30 computers sit on the second floor of a former car museum west of Winnipeg, quietly working to mine bitcoin. The heat generated by those computers helps warm nearby plants in a makeshift greenhouse. (opens in new tab)
"Modern bioenergy is critical to meeting global climate change goals", say Kimmo Tiillikainen, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing of Finland, and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of IEA, the International Energy Agency, 2018.
"Modern bioenergy is critical to meeting global climate change goals", say Kimmo Tiillikainen, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing of Finland, and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of IEA, the International Energy Agency, 2018.
"Modern bioenergy is critical to meeting global climate change goals", say Kimmo Tiillikainen, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing of Finland, and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of IEA, the International Energy Agency, 2018.
This report provides quantitative insight into the spatial distribution of the future supply of wood as a raw material from European forests (27 countries) until 2060. (report behind paywall)
This report provides quantitative insight into the spatial distribution of the future supply of wood as a raw material from European forests (27 countries) until 2060. (report behind paywall)
This report provides quantitative insight into the spatial distribution of the future supply of wood as a raw material from European forests (27 countries) until 2060. (report behind paywall)
A quick jump out of the box is more insightful than a lifetime of standard thinking. Corazza is a full-time professor at the Alma Mater Studiorum at the University of Bologna, a member of the Executive Council, and the founder of the Marconi Institute of Creativity.
A quick jump out of the box is more insightful than a lifetime of standard thinking. Corazza is a full-time professor at the Alma Mater Studiorum at the University of Bologna, a member of the Executive Council, and the founder of the Marconi Institute of Creativity.
A quick jump out of the box is more insightful than a lifetime of standard thinking. Corazza is a full-time professor at the Alma Mater Studiorum at the University of Bologna, a member of the Executive Council, and the founder of the Marconi Institute of Creativity.
Eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of native species in urban areas by engineering soil, microbes and biomass to kickstart natural growth processes.
Eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of native species in urban areas by engineering soil, microbes and biomass to kickstart natural growth processes.
Eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of native species in urban areas by engineering soil, microbes and biomass to kickstart natural growth processes.
This report takes a close look at the consequences of growing demand for chemical products, and what can be done to accelerate a clean energy transition for the petrochemical industry.
This report takes a close look at the consequences of growing demand for chemical products, and what can be done to accelerate a clean energy transition for the petrochemical industry.
This report takes a close look at the consequences of growing demand for chemical products, and what can be done to accelerate a clean energy transition for the petrochemical industry.
This excerpt from Energy Technology Perspectives (2017) provides a tool that can help governments, companies, and other stakeholders build cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
This excerpt from Energy Technology Perspectives (2017) provides a tool that can help governments, companies, and other stakeholders build cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
This excerpt from Energy Technology Perspectives (2017) provides a tool that can help governments, companies, and other stakeholders build cleaner and more sustainable energy systems.
This paper provides a review of the historical development of marginal concept, its application and assessment. Challenges and priority research needs of marginal land assessment and management were also discussed.
This paper provides a review of the historical development of marginal concept, its application and assessment. Challenges and priority research needs of marginal land assessment and management were also discussed.
This paper provides a review of the historical development of marginal concept, its application and assessment. Challenges and priority research needs of marginal land assessment and management were also discussed.
A field manual for detecting and assessing properties and limitations of soils for cropping and grazing, developed by the Leibniz-Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF).
A field manual for detecting and assessing properties and limitations of soils for cropping and grazing, developed by the Leibniz-Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF).
A field manual for detecting and assessing properties and limitations of soils for cropping and grazing, developed by the Leibniz-Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF).
A comprehensive sustainability assessment shows that first generation sugars are as advantageous as second generation sugars for a feasible and sustainable resource strategy of Europe’s bio-based chemical industry.
A comprehensive sustainability assessment shows that first generation sugars are as advantageous as second generation sugars for a feasible and sustainable resource strategy of Europe’s bio-based chemical industry.
A comprehensive sustainability assessment shows that first generation sugars are as advantageous as second generation sugars for a feasible and sustainable resource strategy of Europe’s bio-based chemical industry.
This paper explores definitions of the term “marginal land” in academic, consultancy, NGO, government and industry documents in the UK. Three main definitions get identified and explored.
This paper explores definitions of the term “marginal land” in academic, consultancy, NGO, government and industry documents in the UK. Three main definitions get identified and explored.
This paper explores definitions of the term “marginal land” in academic, consultancy, NGO, government and industry documents in the UK. Three main definitions get identified and explored.
A test of Endurance: Addressing migration and security risks by means of landscape restoration in Africa - Planetary Security Initiative - Louise van Schaik, Ries Kamphof, Stefano Sarris, 2018
A test of Endurance: Addressing migration and security risks by means of landscape restoration in Africa - Planetary Security Initiative - Louise van Schaik, Ries Kamphof, Stefano Sarris, 2018
A test of Endurance: Addressing migration and security risks by means of landscape restoration in Africa - Planetary Security Initiative - Louise van Schaik, Ries Kamphof, Stefano Sarris, 2018
Dit Witboek 2018 beschrijft de feiten, de stand van het debat en de kansen die een biobased economy biedt. Het witboek is bedoeld om de dialoog over biomassa in het publieke en politieke domein te voeden.
Dit Witboek 2018 beschrijft de feiten, de stand van het debat en de kansen die een biobased economy biedt. Het witboek is bedoeld om de dialoog over biomassa in het publieke en politieke domein te voeden.
Dit Witboek 2018 beschrijft de feiten, de stand van het debat en de kansen die een biobased economy biedt. Het witboek is bedoeld om de dialoog over biomassa in het publieke en politieke domein te voeden.
This toolset gives access to data from S2Biom project, which supports the sustainable delivery of non-food biomass feedstock at local, regional and pan European level through developing harmonised data sets, strategies and roadmaps on multiple levels.
This toolset gives access to data from S2Biom project, which supports the sustainable delivery of non-food biomass feedstock at local, regional and pan European level through developing harmonised data sets, strategies and roadmaps on multiple levels.
This toolset gives access to data from S2Biom project, which supports the sustainable delivery of non-food biomass feedstock at local, regional and pan European level through developing harmonised data sets, strategies and roadmaps on multiple levels.
As part of his work for the Subgroup Advanced Biofuels of the Sustainable Transport Forum, Eric van den Heuvel summarised insights from recent reports and studies on the potential availability of resources for biofuels in Europe.
As part of his work for the Subgroup Advanced Biofuels of the Sustainable Transport Forum, Eric van den Heuvel summarised insights from recent reports and studies on the potential availability of resources for biofuels in Europe.
As part of his work for the Subgroup Advanced Biofuels of the Sustainable Transport Forum, Eric van den Heuvel summarised insights from recent reports and studies on the potential availability of resources for biofuels in Europe.
This handbook is the outcome of the EU-funded SIMWOOD project (see also elsewhere on this page). The results of the project can be found at http://simwood.efi.int.
This handbook is the outcome of the EU-funded SIMWOOD project (see also elsewhere on this page). The results of the project can be found at http://simwood.efi.int.
This handbook is the outcome of the EU-funded SIMWOOD project (see also elsewhere on this page). The results of the project can be found at http://simwood.efi.int.
This policy brief presents the SIMWOOD pilot projects and other key outcomes of the project: the SIMWOOD Information System and the Handbook of wood mobilisation. It is aimed at policy- and decision makers at various levels.
This policy brief presents the SIMWOOD pilot projects and other key outcomes of the project: the SIMWOOD Information System and the Handbook of wood mobilisation. It is aimed at policy- and decision makers at various levels.
This policy brief presents the SIMWOOD pilot projects and other key outcomes of the project: the SIMWOOD Information System and the Handbook of wood mobilisation. It is aimed at policy- and decision makers at various levels.
This paper provides a review of the policy framework for developing a bioeconomy in the European Union, covering energy and climate, agriculture and forestry, industry and research.
This paper provides a review of the policy framework for developing a bioeconomy in the European Union, covering energy and climate, agriculture and forestry, industry and research.
This paper provides a review of the policy framework for developing a bioeconomy in the European Union, covering energy and climate, agriculture and forestry, industry and research.
Seedballs are a form of direct seeding, where the seeds are coated within a ball of clay or other materials such as biochar and then spread by various means. They are mostly used in reforestation, but can also be used to improve pasture, establish mixed improved fallows, etc.
Seedballs are a form of direct seeding, where the seeds are coated within a ball of clay or other materials such as biochar and then spread by various means. They are mostly used in reforestation, but can also be used to improve pasture, establish mixed improved fallows, etc.
Seedballs are a form of direct seeding, where the seeds are coated within a ball of clay or other materials such as biochar and then spread by various means. They are mostly used in reforestation, but can also be used to improve pasture, establish mixed improved fallows, etc.
"Today’s urban farmers don’t just grow food to eat; they also see urban agriculture as a way to increase the biodiversity in cities, bringing people from different backgrounds and age groups together, improving mental and physical health and regenerating derelict neighbourhoods".
"Today’s urban farmers don’t just grow food to eat; they also see urban agriculture as a way to increase the biodiversity in cities, bringing people from different backgrounds and age groups together, improving mental and physical health and regenerating derelict neighbourhoods".
"Today’s urban farmers don’t just grow food to eat; they also see urban agriculture as a way to increase the biodiversity in cities, bringing people from different backgrounds and age groups together, improving mental and physical health and regenerating derelict neighbourhoods".
A disused office in The Hague has been revamped as a sprawling rooftop greenhouse, with a fish farm operating on the floor below. Are we entering a new age of urban agriculture?
A disused office in The Hague has been revamped as a sprawling rooftop greenhouse, with a fish farm operating on the floor below. Are we entering a new age of urban agriculture?
A disused office in The Hague has been revamped as a sprawling rooftop greenhouse, with a fish farm operating on the floor below. Are we entering a new age of urban agriculture?
The Paris Agreement demands tougher action to remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. We must, at the same time, prepare for the inevitable climate change that is already happening. In this context, current uses of land in the UK must change.
The Paris Agreement demands tougher action to remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. We must, at the same time, prepare for the inevitable climate change that is already happening. In this context, current uses of land in the UK must change.
The Paris Agreement demands tougher action to remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. We must, at the same time, prepare for the inevitable climate change that is already happening. In this context, current uses of land in the UK must change.
This report updates the UK's Climate Change Committee's advice to the British government on the role of biomass and bioenergy in decarbonising the UK economy through to 2050.
This report updates the UK's Climate Change Committee's advice to the British government on the role of biomass and bioenergy in decarbonising the UK economy through to 2050.
This report updates the UK's Climate Change Committee's advice to the British government on the role of biomass and bioenergy in decarbonising the UK economy through to 2050.
This report by the UK's Climate Change Committee identifies areas where changes can enable land-owners to deliver climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives, among the other priorities for land use.
This report by the UK's Climate Change Committee identifies areas where changes can enable land-owners to deliver climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives, among the other priorities for land use.
This report by the UK's Climate Change Committee identifies areas where changes can enable land-owners to deliver climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives, among the other priorities for land use.
The development of unique production concepts continues as UPM Biofuels is in the early planning phase of a new production unit to be built potentially in Kotka, Finland.
The development of unique production concepts continues as UPM Biofuels is in the early planning phase of a new production unit to be built potentially in Kotka, Finland.
The development of unique production concepts continues as UPM Biofuels is in the early planning phase of a new production unit to be built potentially in Kotka, Finland.
The Dutch chemical industry (VNCI) asked consultancies Ecofys and Berenschot to analyse potential pathways towards 80-95 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This report is the result.
The Dutch chemical industry (VNCI) asked consultancies Ecofys and Berenschot to analyse potential pathways towards 80-95 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This report is the result.
The Dutch chemical industry (VNCI) asked consultancies Ecofys and Berenschot to analyse potential pathways towards 80-95 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This report is the result.
The aim of these forest inventory based tools is to provide accurate and to-the-point information concerning European forests, their management and the fulfillment of ecosystem services delivered by the forests under different scenarios.
The aim of these forest inventory based tools is to provide accurate and to-the-point information concerning European forests, their management and the fulfillment of ecosystem services delivered by the forests under different scenarios.
The aim of these forest inventory based tools is to provide accurate and to-the-point information concerning European forests, their management and the fulfillment of ecosystem services delivered by the forests under different scenarios.
This report by WWF, Ecofys and the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) explores ways in which to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050.
This report by WWF, Ecofys and the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) explores ways in which to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050.
This report by WWF, Ecofys and the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) explores ways in which to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Ever wanted to know what Six Thinking Hats is and how to use it? This clip from Litmos Heroes' "Decision Making Excellence" course will make it extremely easy to understand...
Ever wanted to know what Six Thinking Hats is and how to use it? This clip from Litmos Heroes' "Decision Making Excellence" course will make it extremely easy to understand...
Ever wanted to know what Six Thinking Hats is and how to use it? This clip from Litmos Heroes' "Decision Making Excellence" course will make it extremely easy to understand...
This article by Yale Climate Connections describes plans for a green building project designed to help provide homes for China’s rapidly growing population, without creating more carbon pollution.
This article by Yale Climate Connections describes plans for a green building project designed to help provide homes for China’s rapidly growing population, without creating more carbon pollution.
This article by Yale Climate Connections describes plans for a green building project designed to help provide homes for China’s rapidly growing population, without creating more carbon pollution.
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