Dear Partners and Observers,

 

We would like to draw your attention to five upcoming GBEP events taking place in May and June, for your information and possible participation:

 

  1. Special event at the World Forestry Congress 2022: Sustainable bioenergy for energy transition towards net zero emissions, 16:00-17:30 KST (GMT+9), May 4, 2022.

The special event, organised in collaboration with FAO and IRENA and opened by the Director Generals of both organisations, will explore, debate and enhance understanding of the future role of forests in contributing to access to basic energy services and to the energy transition. It will also discuss the challenges and potential of the role of bioenergy in climate change mitigation and in increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. The event will provide the basis for a call for action on recommended pathways and actions to enhance the role of bioenergy in achieving the goals of 'Sustainable Energy for All' by 2030, SDG 7, as well as 'net-zero emissions' by 2050. This event represents a contribution to AG4 “Woody biomass for FLR and sustainable livelihoods”.

Agenda || The event is open to registered participants of the WFC 2022

 

  1. AG8 Side Event at the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE): Advanced liquid biofuels for net zero, the significance of sustainability, 15:00-16:15 CEST, 9 May 2022.

The side event looks at the inherent significance of sustainability in advanced biofuels’ production and use, and aims to share experiences in order to draw useful lessons for sustainable expansion of the sector to contribute to net-zero goals. The roundtable discussion will consider sustainability challenges for advanced biofuel value chains, how they can be overcome in future operations, and what can be done to clarify common misconceptions.

Agenda || Register here (Please note, this webinar is open to all registered EUBCE participants: Full, Student, PHD Student, and Visitors. Log in to the user area to select preferred registration type.)

 

  1. AG4 Webinar: Biohydrogen for the sustainable energy transition – developments, opportunities and challenges, 14:00-15:15 CEST, 18 May 2022

Hydrogen is seen as an attractive fuel option for transport and electricity generation as it is a clean energy carrier that can be produced from multiple sources, including biomass. Hydrogen produced using biological activity is called biohydrogen, which is primarily produced through three production processes: fermentation, biophotolysis and microbial electrolysis. Biohydrogen production, storage, distribution and use are extremely important research areas, with still many challenges to overcome for widespread commercialisation. This webinar will introduce biohydrogen and its production as part of a biorefinery concept. It will then focus on the some specific pathways for biohydrogen production.

Agenda || Register here

 

  1. E-Workshop: Bioenergy and Sustainable Development – Climate Change Mitigation and Opportunities for Sustainability Co-Benefits, 23-24 May 2022

GBEP is collaborating on this workshop, organized by IEA Bioenergy, together with the Biofuture Platform. The two-day workshop will examine debates surrounding the contribution of bioenergy to climate change mitigation, and consider opportunities for sustainability co-benefits beyond climate and how win-win approaches can be created.

Agenda || More information and register on the IEA Bioenergy website here

 

  1. AG7 Webinar: Biogas for green jobs, 15:00-16:20 CEST, 1 June 2022

This webinar focuses on developing local biogas value chains for the creation of sustainable green jobs. Three case studies are presented – from Mexico, Kenya and Benin. The webinar will not only look in detail at these three diverse cases but the discussion session will also provide an opportunity for learning between regions.

Agenda || Register here

 

 

We would also like to remind you to continue to share the GBEP Youth Award 2022 Call for Papers within relevant networks in the Americas. The deadline for submissions is 6 May 2022 and winning students will present their research at the GBEP Bioenergy Week in Paraguay in September 2022.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or further information.

 

Kind regards,

GBEP Secretariat

 

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