Rethinking sustainable bioenergy development in Japan: decentralised system supported by local forestry biomass

Chun Sheng Goh; Takanobu Aikawa; Amanda Ahl; Kanae Ito; Chihiro Kayo; Yasunori Kikuchi; Yasuo Takahashi; Takaaki Furubayashi; Toshihiko Nakata; Yuichiro Kanematsu; Osamu Saito; Yoshiki Yamagata

doi:10.1007/s11625-019-00734-4

Rethinking sustainable bioenergy development in Japan: decentralised system supported by local forestry biomass

Chun Sheng Goh, Takanobu Aikawa, Amanda Ahl, Kanae Ito, Chihiro Kayo, Yasunori Kikuchi, Yasuo Takahashi, Takaaki Furubayashi, Toshihiko Nakata, Yuichiro Kanematsu, Osamu Saito, Yoshiki Yamagata

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1461-1471
Number of pages	11
Journal	Sustainability Science
Volume	15
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-019-00734-4
Publication status	Published - 2020 Sept 1
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bioenergy
Biomass
Decentralised system
Forest
Japan
Sustainability

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Global and Planetary Change
Health(social science)
Geography, Planning and Development
Ecology
Sociology and Political Science
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

UN SDGs

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