Bioenergy for Sustainable Development and International Competitiveness : The Role of Sugar Cane in Africa

ISBN-13: 9781849711036 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 444 str.

Francis X Johnson

Opis

Southern and Eastern Africa are characterised by severe poverty; the possibility to exploit a renewable energy resource offers valuable avenues for sustainable development. This title shows how the bioenergy expansion will improve rural livelihoods, reduce costly energy imports, reduce GHG emissions, and offer new development paths.

Spis treści

1. Renewable Resources from Sugar Cane: The Energy, Environment and Development Context for Africa  Part 1: Agriculture  2. Sugarcane Physiology, Breeding and Biotechnology  3. Agroecological Zoning and Biofuels: The Brazilian Experience and the Potential Application in Africa  4. Land Suitablility and Crop Handling  Part 2: 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 3: Markets  8. 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 4: Impacts and Sustainability  11. Sustainability Assessment of Energy Production from Sugar Cane Resources  12. Certification and Standards for Sugar Cane and Bioenergy: Experiences with Development and Application and their Relevance for Africa  13. Sugar Cane Energy Production and Climate Change Mitigation: A Case Study for South Africa  Part 5: Strategic Issues and Comparisons  14. The Development of Biofuel Capacities: Strengthening the Position of African Countries through Increased Energy Security  15. The Role of Ethanol from Sugarcane in Mitigating Climate Change and Promoting Sustainable Development in LDCs: the Case of Nepal  16. Biofuels Technology Change Management and Implementation Strategies: Lessons from Kenya and Benin  17. Financing and Investment for Sugar Cane and Bioenergy in Africa  18. Conclusions