Abstract:

This study aimed to provide a better understanding of bioenergy issues, potential and sustainability to inform countries in the global South and provide guidance on integrating bioenergy into their national energy plans by proposing a simplified sustainability framework for wood-based bioenergy. Many countries have recently adopted bioenergy as a critical strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet targets under the Paris Climate Agreement. In addition, several studies have forecast bioenergy to become a primary energy source. Because of increased efficiency and lower production costs, along with legislative support and investment incentives, bioenergy use is swiftly becoming a renewable energy substitute for fossil fuels.