Pilot testing of Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) criteria and indicators for sustainable bioenergy in targeted developing countries

The project tested indicators in order to monitor the sustainability of the production and usage of various forms of bioenergy in Indonesia and Colombia. The indicators were developed by the 'Global Bioenergy Partnership' (GBEP). The project improved the capabilities of the governments concerned to monitor the environmental, social and economic impacts of their bioenergy production and use, and to create a robust policy for sustainable bioenergy development. The project also gathered available data on the topic of bioenergy in partner countries and used a participative process to develop measurement methods and strategies tailored to the particular country. Training and regional workshops enabled governments and scientists to independently monitor and evaluate the indicators.

Project data

Countries: Colombia, Indonesia
IKI funding: 870,187.19 €
Duration: 10/2011 till 09/2014
Status: completed
Implementing organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Political Partner: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) - Indonesia

National Planning Department – DNP (Departamento Nacional de Planeación)
Implementing Partner: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) - Indonesia

Ministry of Environment (KLH) - Indonesia*

National Planning Department – DNP (Departamento Nacional de Planeación)
Online: http://www.globalbioenergy.org/

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State of implementation/results

Project completed
Conceptual approach and indicators introduced at workshops in Indonesia and Colombia
Method developed for identifying and collecting data from the bioenergy sector - tailored to the needs of the respective countries
Comprehensive data collected on the basis of existing database and gaps in database filled; baselines for the 24 GBEP indicators in Colombia and Indonesia developed
Training requirements identified and training materials created
Partnership and forum established for independent continuation of the Initiative in Colombia and Indonesia
Regional forum (Southeast Asia and Latin America) organized to share outcomes, experiences and common key issues concerning sustainable bioenergy production
Training concerning data collection, verification and analysis of information on the impact of bioenergy on food security organized in Jakarta, Indonesia
Recommended application and improvement of the GBEP indicators developed based on the results in Colombia and Indonesia
Studies into the results of the three-year test application in Colombia and Indonesia published

Latest Update:
03/2025