RED versus REDD: Biofuel Policy versus Forest Conservation

P. Dixon, H. van Meijl, M. Rimmer, L.J. Shutes, A.A. Tabeau

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    Abstract

    This paper assesses the complex interplay between global Renewable Energy Directives (RED) and the United Nations programme to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD). The interaction of the two policies is examined using a scenario approach with a recursive-dynamic global Computable General Equilibrium model. The consequences of a global biofuel directive on worldwide land use, agricultural production, international trade flows, food prices and food security out to 2030 are evaluated with and without a strict global REDD policy.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationBrussel
    PublisherCEPS
    Number of pages22
    ISBN (Print)9789461383082
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Publication series

    NameFactor markets working papers / Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
    PublisherCEPS
    No.no. 41

    Keywords

    • biofuels
    • protection of forests
    • european union
    • directives
    • policy
    • agricultural economics
    • biobased economy

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    Dixon, P., van Meijl, H., Rimmer, M., Shutes, L. J., & Tabeau, A. A. (2013). RED versus REDD: Biofuel Policy versus Forest Conservation. (Factor markets working papers / Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS); No. no. 41). CEPS. https://edepot.wur.nl/278415