Given its rich agriculture resources, biofuel will be vital for the region's net-zero plans. Solving the feedstock crunch is necessary to meet market demands, which requires careful planning and a supply chain strategy.
Greenhouse gases are the result of production and consumption systems dominated by capitalism. Picket lines can shift power balances and enable stronger climate action, says this researcher.
The region’s claim to being one of the lowest emitters will ring hollow in the coming decades as it continues to experience high population and economic growth. The lack of political will to change isn't helping.