The
UN Biofuels Initiative promotes the
sustainable production and use of
biofuels in developing countries,
under conditions that can attract
foreign and domestic investment. Biofuels
are liquid fuels made from biomass
(plants and trees), and include biodiesel
for trucks or generators and ethanol
for cars or cooking. A domestic biofuels
industry can create good jobs, increase
income in rural areas, and reduce
the need for costly imports of foreign
oil.
The Initiative will assess biofuels
potential within developing countries
and work with national decision-makers
and private-sector groups, including
NGOs and civil society groups, to
develop country-specific strategies
for the production and use of biofuels.
Partners
The Initiative is supported by the
UN Foundation and is being undertaken
in partnership with five UN agencies
working in coordination:
