Biotech Updates

United Nations International Bioenergy Platform

February 9, 2007
http://www.fao.org/sd/dim_en2/en2_060501_en.htm
ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/009/A0469E/A0469E00.pdf

The International Bioenergy Platform (IBEP) is document resource for stakeholders in energy, agriculture and environment in the international community. The platform, according to the website summary is presented as a “mechanism for organizing and facilitating a multidisciplinary and global approach” in bioenergy. It was also envisioned (among others) to “provide analysis and information for policy and decision-making support” and “facilitate opportunities for effective international exchange and collaboration”..