TY - JOUR
T1 - Rethinking sustainable bioenergy development in Japan
T2 - decentralised system supported by local forestry biomass
AU - Goh, Chun Sheng
AU - Aikawa, Takanobu
AU - Ahl, Amanda
AU - Ito, Kanae
AU - Kayo, Chihiro
AU - Kikuchi, Yasunori
AU - Takahashi, Yasuo
AU - Furubayashi, Takaaki
AU - Nakata, Toshihiko
AU - Kanematsu, Yuichiro
AU - Saito, Osamu
AU - Yamagata, Yoshiki
PY - 2020/9/1
Y1 - 2020/9/1
N2 - Bioenergy has been promoted in Japan with ambitious targets. However, the incentive schemes excluded renewable heat and overlooked synergies with local forest management, leading to the development of large-scale biomass plants that heavily rely on overseas biomass supplies. This case report discussed an alternative scenario of decentralised bioenergy systems supported with local biomass through five important questions. The currently available knowledge indicates that such a scenario is feasible with integrative forest management that considers both ecosystem services and multiple uses of wood. In addition to various environmental benefits, replacing imported fossil fuels with local biomass can also enhance energy security. Realising this scenario requires careful consideration of local context, empowerment of local governments and encouragement of both public and private initiatives.
AB - Bioenergy has been promoted in Japan with ambitious targets. However, the incentive schemes excluded renewable heat and overlooked synergies with local forest management, leading to the development of large-scale biomass plants that heavily rely on overseas biomass supplies. This case report discussed an alternative scenario of decentralised bioenergy systems supported with local biomass through five important questions. The currently available knowledge indicates that such a scenario is feasible with integrative forest management that considers both ecosystem services and multiple uses of wood. In addition to various environmental benefits, replacing imported fossil fuels with local biomass can also enhance energy security. Realising this scenario requires careful consideration of local context, empowerment of local governments and encouragement of both public and private initiatives.
KW - Bioenergy
KW - Biomass
KW - Decentralised system
KW - Forest
KW - Japan
KW - Sustainability
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U2 - 10.1007/s11625-019-00734-4
DO - 10.1007/s11625-019-00734-4
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85073926879
VL - 15
SP - 1461
EP - 1471
JO - Sustainability Science
JF - Sustainability Science
SN - 1862-4065
IS - 5
ER -