A first meeting with an interim board was held Wednesday afternoon, May 28, and the goals and an action plan for the new organisation were presented at the closing session of the conference May 29th.

The aim of the new organisation is to be a global voice for bioenergy, and to promote the use of bioenergy in a sustainable and economically efficient way. The World Bioenergy Association will also participate in the development of certifications systems to ensure that the fuels are produced in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way, and under acceptable working and social conditions. The organisation will also promote trade with biofuels and biomass, standardisation of fuels, technical development and research. An important task is to monitor potentials for bioenergy in different parts of the world.

The organisation is open for national and regional bioenergy associations, and for associated commercial enterprises in the bioenergy field.

The reason for this initiative, taken by the Swedish Bioenergy Association, Svebio, is that up to now there hasn’t been any organisation for the bioenergy business on the global level. This has been seen by many as a problem, especially when biofuels are increasingly questioned in the public debate. Increasing the use of bioenergy is necessary, considering the high prices of fossil fuels and the impact on the climate from fossil fuels.  

For more information about World Bioenergy Association contact Kjell Andersson at Svebio, phone +46 (0)70-4417192.