Global governance of biofuels: a case for public-private governance?

Farhad Mukhtarov; Patricia Osseweijer; Robin Pierce

doi:10.13128/bae-14767

journal article Oct 18, 2014

Global governance of biofuels: a case for public-private governance?

Farhad Mukhtarov Patricia Osseweijer Robin Pierce

Bio-based and Applied Economics Vol. 3 No. 3 pp. 285-294 · Firenze University Press

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With this paper, we examine the current state of global governance of biofuels and assess the potential regulatory and non-regulatory mechanisms for such governance. We ask two questions: a) what are the current efforts and initiatives towards the global governance of biofuels; and b) which form of global governance is more likely to emerge in the field of bioenergy. We come to the conclusion that institution building through private governance and non-state actor partnerships can offer a viable and effective means of governance. However, the primacy of partnerships and networks in global governance also means a number of pitfalls to avoid, especially with regard to legitimacy and inclusion. Drawing lessons from the fields of forest and marine policy, we close with a number of policy recommendations for better private initiatives and partnerships for global governance of biofuels.

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Published: Oct 18, 2014
Vol/Issue: 3(3)
Pages: 285-294

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Farhad Mukhtarov, Patricia Osseweijer, Robin Pierce (2014). Global governance of biofuels: a case for public-private governance?. Bio-based and Applied Economics, 3(3), 285-294. https://doi.org/10.13128/bae-14767

Global governance of biofuels: a case for public-private governance?

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