The Forests’ Bioenergy Opportunity: Investments Powering Sustainability
16.02.24
On 15 February 2024, the Initiative on the Forest Economy (IoFE) at the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), convened an investment roundtable titled ‘The Forests’ Bioenergy Opportunity’. The roundtable brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore how investment and innovation can harness the untapped potential of forest resources for bioenergy production. Discussions focused on sustainable resource utilisation, innovative financial strategies, and the importance of collaboration among communities, investors, and governments in overcoming challenges to build a sustainable and resilient bioenergy sector.
The roundtable concluded with a strategic vision for the future, centred on the creation of a comprehensive roadmap document for investments in the forest-bioenergy sector. This roadmap highlights key opportunities and addresses constraints while exploring financing options to guide stakeholders towards sustainable development and sectoral growth. The event also underscored the importance of continuous engagement, capacity building, and innovative solutions for realising the full potential of forests in bioenergy production, marking a significant step in the journey towards a sustainable energy future.