Room: Poster Area
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 11:30 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 1BV.4
Biomass supply from agriculture, forestry, and sustainable cropping systems
Availability of Residual Biomass in Developing Countries for Renewable Energies and Negative Emissions
Short Introductive summary
Solid residual biomass is suitable for various climate protection applications that are essential for achieving the 1.5-degree target. This raises the question of how much residual biomass is actually available for climate protection. To date, no quantitative analysis using comprehensive criteria for environmental and social compatibility exists. This study addresses that gap. In order to operationalise the concept of sustainability, the study derives a set of criteria from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The empirical section consists of two parts: in the first part, we apply those criteria to different types of solid residual biomass in a general qualitative assessment. In the second part, we use interviews conducted by ourselves and external studies to estimate quantities of sustainable biomass, creating a comprehensive quantitative structure for numerous countries of the Global South and types of residues. Our analysis finds that 420 million tonnes of this residual biomass can be used in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
Presenter
Wolfdietrich PEIKER
atmosfair, GERMANY
Presenter's biography
Wolfdietrich Peiker studied geography at Humboldt University of Berlin and did a PhD in economic geography afterwards. Now, he is working for the German climate action NGO atmosfair where he conducted a comprehensive study on sustainable biomass residues in the Global South.
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Co-authors:
D. Brockhagen, atmosfair, Berlin, GERMANY
Session reference: 1BV.4.24