Paper has shaped society for centuries and is considered one of humanity's most important
inventions. However, pulp and paper products can be damaging to social and natural …

The post-2015 sustainable development goals (SDGs) aim to strengthen the achievements
of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). There are 17 SDGs, the first two tackle …

Microalgae have long been seen as a suitable alternative to a range of products like
nutraceuticals, cosmetics, food additives, and as a feedstock for biofuels, attributable to their …

The majority of impact assessments for the biobased economy are primarily focused on the
environmental and (techno-) economic aspects, while social aspects are rarely considered …

Food price and land use data over an extended time period have been examined to identify
possible correlations between biofuel production and food price or land use changes. We …

An urgent reconsideration of rural development is needed for achieving the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development. The current strategies and patterns of rural development are …

Archipelagic and island countries are among the most affected by the worsening climate
change. To mitigate global warming, the Philippines mandated the use of biofuel through the …

Need for food and energy challenge humanity. Producing biofuels from energy crops leads
to the dilemma:“energy crops for biofuel or for food?” This paper aims to answer this …

The advancement of alternative energy is primarily catalyzed by the negative environmental
impacts and energy depletion caused by the excessive usage of fossil fuels. Biodiesel has …

After a 50-year armed conflict, negotiations with guerrilla groups are likely to lead to peace
agreements in Colombia. A post-conflict context would open up the possibility of …