Public Perception on Bioenergy and Bioproducts

Public perception is a prerequisite for future development of the biofuel/bioproduct sector in Europe and worldwide since it determines the public acceptance, and thus the demand, of biofuels/bioproducts. Public perception largely depends on cultural aspects, history and economy of the producing countries, objectives of importing countries, environmental and social targets, as well as on the positive or negative impacts on individuals and communities.

In order to harmonise sustainability efforts of biomass production and use, different public perspectives in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and North America were assessed and will be compared to each other. Key actors and organisations (normative/regulatory bodies, industry, and civil society) are identified in each region and involved in the process. The gained information is used to propose recommendations on how to consider public perception in policies and sustainability certification schemes.

In the framework of Global-Bio-Pact, the following Reports have been created:

- Methodology and Guidelines for Assessing Public Perception on Biofuels and Bioproducts [download]

- Assessment of Public Perceptions on Biofuels and Bio-Products in Tanzania [download]

- Report on Public Perception on Biofuels in Mali [download]

- Assessment of Public Perception on Biofuels and Bioproducts In Indonesia [download]

- Assessment of Public Perception on Biofuels in Germany [download]

- The public perception of biofuels/bioproducts in Costa Rica [download]

- Public Perception Assessment on Biofuels: Brazilian Case [download]

- Public Perception Assessment on Biofuels: Argentina Case [download]