Working Paper

Sustainable Biofuels: Crops and Access in Developing Countries

Biofuel production in developing countries can be instrumental in poverty reduction but can also marginalise the rural poor. The rise in biofuel production sparked a debate over the threat that energy security poses to food security. This paper looks at the impact of biofuel production on the environment with regard to endemic species, food production, the livelihoods of farmers and the effect on climate change in developing countries.