Bioenergy for sustainable development and international competitiveness : the role of sugarcane in Africa / Francis X. Johnson and Vikram Seebaluck.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Johnson, Francis X.

Seebaluck, Vikram.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomass energy--Africa.

Biomass energy.

Renewable energy sources--Africa.

Renewable energy sources.

Sugarcane industry--Africa.

Sugarcane industry.

Sustainable development--Africa.

Sustainable development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (473 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Growing concerns about the impacts of climate change and dependence on fossil fuels have intensified interest in bioenergy from sugar cane and other crops, highlighting important links between energy, environment and development goals. Sub-Saharan Africa is characterized by severe poverty; the possibility to exploit a renewable energy resource offers valuable avenues for sustainable development and could support a more dynamic and competitive economy. This book describes how the bioenergy expansion will improve rural livelihoods, reduce costly energy imports, reduce GHG emissions, and offer new development paths. Drawing on international experience, it is shown that harnessing this potential will require significant increases in investment, technology transfer, and international cooperation. Because of its high efficiency, the authors argue that sugar cane should be viewed as a global resource for sustainable development and should command much greater focus and concerted policy action. Through an analysis of theagronomy, land suitabilityand industrial processing of sugar cane and its co-products, along with an assessment of the energy, economic and environmental implications, this volumedemonstrates that sugar cane offers a competitive and environmentally beneficial resource for Africa'seconomic development and energy security.Withforty-four authors representingthirty organisations insixteen countries, the book offers a truly international and interdisciplinary perspective by combining technical and economic principles with social, political and environmental assessment and policy analysis.

Contents:

Cover; Bioenergy For Sustainable Development And International Competitiveness; Copyright; Contents; List Of Figures, Tables And Plates; List Of Contributors; Acknowledgements; Preface; Acronyms And Abbreviations; 1. Renewable Resources From Sugar Cane; Part I: Agriculture; 2. Sugar Cane Physiology, Breeding And Biotechnology.; 3. Agro- ecological Zoning And Biofuels; 4. Land Suitability And Crop Handling.; Part II: Industry; 5. Sugar Cane Processing And Energy Generation From Fibre Resources; 6. Ethanol Production From Cane Resources; 7. Other Co- product Options From Cane Resources

Part III: Markets8. Sugar Reforms, Ethanol Demand And Market Restructuring; 9. Implementation, Strategies And Policy Options For Sugar Cane Resources And Bioenergy Markets In Africa; 10. International Experiences: Sugar Cane Bioenergy Markets And Trade; Part IV: Impacts And Sustainability; 11. Sustainability Assessment Of Energy Production From Sugar Cane Resources; 12. Certification And Standards For Sugar Cane And Bioenergy; 13. Sugar Cane Energy Production And Climate Change Mitigation; Part V: Strategic Issues And Comparisons; 14. The Development Of Biofuel Capacities

15. The Role Of Ethanol From Sugar Cane In Mitigating Climate Change And Promoting Sustainable Development In Ldcs16. Biofuels Technology Change Management And Implementation Strategies; 17. Financing And Investment For Sugar Cane And Bioenergy In Africa; Conclusions; Index; Plates

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-136-52955-1

1-280-68336-8

9786613660305

1-84977-680-6

1-136-52956-X

9781849776806

OCLC:

804665634