1. IEA Bioenergy, also known as the Implementing Agreement for a Programme of Research, Development and Demonstration on Bioenergy, functions within a Framework created by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Views, findings and publications of IEA Bioenergy do not necessarily represent the views or policies of the IEA Secretariat or of its individual Member countries. Highlights 2013 -2015 in a nutshell By: Kees W. Kwant Chair: IEA Bioenergy 25 October 2015

2. www.ieabioenergy.com Content  Bioenergy in a changing environment  The role of IEA Bioenergy  Results of triennium 2013 – 2015  The way forward for IEA Bioenergy

3. www.ieabioenergy.com Bioenergy’s significant potential to contribute to future global energy demand Bioenergy’s role in the transition to a low carbon economy Bioenergy’s role in the emerging bio- based economy Bioenergy’s intrinsic interlinkage with the growing demand for food, feed and fibre 3 Bioenergy in a changing environment

4. www.ieabioenergy.com 4 Biomass expected to grow: ETP2015 http://www.iea.org/etp/explore Biomass: 2010: 54 EJ -> 2050: 148 EJ

5. www.ieabioenergy.com 2. IEA Bioenergy: 23 Contracting Parties 5 ASIA/AFRICA Australia Japan Korea New Zealand South Africa AMERICA’S Brazil Canada United States EUROPE: Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark European Commission Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom IEA Bioenergy Budget: 2014: 1,9 Million US$ Tasks: 11 Task participation: 102 Direct participation: 200 persons IEA Bioenergy Budget: 2014: 1,9 Million US$ Tasks: 11 Task participation: 102 Direct participation: 200 persons

6. www.ieabioenergy.com GOAL: Facilitating commercialisation and market deployment of environmentally sound, socially acceptable and cost- competitive bioenergy systems and technologies……… Key Role: Independent body to give clear and verified information on bioenergy 6 IEA BIOENERGY

7. www.ieabioenergy.com 3. Results of IEA Bioenergy 2013 - 2015  Technology Development Cleaner/ More Efficiency/ New Products  Clean woodstoves  Pyrolysis  Methane from Syngas  Biorefineries  2nd Generation  Biofuels

8. www.ieabioenergy.com Policy Advise, Sustainability  Market reviews  Energy from Waste  Small scale CHP  Biorefineries in the Bioeconomy  Review of implementation of Certification  Review of GHG accounting, joint workshop with EEA, JRC  iLUC workshop reveals opportunities to grow and produce witout iLUC  Mobilizing sustainable Bioenergy Supply Chains

9. www.ieabioenergy.com Land Use and mitigating iLUC  iLUC can be prevented!  Good agricultural practices  Growth Intensification  Improved crop yields  Nutrient/Water efficiency improvement  Holistic Approach  Integrate solutions for demand for food, fibres, fuels  Reduce waste of resources

10. www.ieabioenergy.com As an independent body to give clear and verified information on bioenergy 10 4.Growing role of IEA BIOENERGY NEW Strategic Plan 2015 - 2020

11. www.ieabioenergy.com 11 OBJECTIVES OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2020 Objective 1 - promote market deployment Objective 2 - to raise public awareness through communication with key stakeholders Objective 3 - to strengthen the outreach efforts to involve interested: new member countries, industry and multilateral organisations Objective 4 - to increase the dissemination of information

12. www.ieabioenergy.com 12 NEW THEMES in 2015 - 2020 Micro- and macro- algae as novel biomass resources Solar fuels (artificial photosynthesis) Biomass with carbon capture and sequestration Grid/system Integration

13. www.ieabioenergy.com 13 Strengthen Outreach Internal: Technology development and deployment through Tasks’ programmes and ExCo engagement Strategic projects to address and resolve cross- Tasks’ issues and broader topics New communication strategy Use of Social Media (Linked In, Twitter) Webinars 1 Website as central point

14. www.ieabioenergy.com 14 Strengthen Outreach External through Collaboration; GBEP IRENA SE4ALL FAO Expanded and more effective collaboration with other international bodies FAO Bioenergy & Food Security GBEP Sustainability assessment IRENA Policies to stimulate Renewable Energy and bioenergy SE4ALL High Impact Opportunity Bioenergy to realise jointly market introduction

15. www.ieabioenergy.com 15 Task Structure Process Task 36 MSW LFG/AD Task 34 Pyrolysis Task 32 Combustion and Cofiring Task 33 Gasification Task 39 Liquid fuels Task 40 Sustainable Trade Sources Process Product Overview Task 43 Biomass Feedstocks / Socioeconomi cs Task 37 Biogas Task 34 Pyrolysis Task 32 Combustion and Cofiring Task 33 Gasification Task 33 Gasification Task 39 Liquid Fuels Task 38 GHG Effects Task 41 System Analysis Task 40 Sustainable Trade Task 42Biorefineries Task 36 MSW SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION by TASKS & Joint Projects Pretreatment Sustainability Succes Stories Circular Economy

16. www.ieabioenergy.com 16 IEA Bioenergy delivers Added Value promote the optimisation of the economic, environmental and social value of bioenergy through research and development collaboration identification of best practices in bioenergy policy pro-active communication with main stakeholders facilitate accelerated deployment of bioenergy globally

17. Contact Details Kees.Kwant@RVO.nl 17 Thank you