Indirect land-use change induced by increased biofuels production

This figure indicates land requirements for biofuels production in response to current biofuels mandates. Depending on projected biofuels demand and available arable land, additional land requirements may exceed a nation’s own resources, and hence have a spill-over effect on other countries and regions. For example, studies indicate that most European countries will not have sufficient…

  • Produced by:
    Riccardo Pravettoni, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    01/03/2012

Indirect land-use change induced by increased biofuels production

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