GeneralThe Global Sustainable Biomass Fund supports developing countries in making their biomass production for energy uses sustainable. It thus enables them to access the local or international market of sustainable biomass for energy uses. The overall goal of the subsidy is to enhance sustainable economical growth, the improvement of people’s living conditions and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The Global Sustainable Biomass Fund fits into the Netherlands' wider purpose of contributing towards the achievement f the United Nations’ eight Millennium Development Goals. The fund focuses particularly on Goal 1 (eradicating extreme poverty and hunger) and Goal 7 (creating a sustainable environment).
Which projects are eligible for subsidy?
To be eligible for subsidy, projects must result in a more sustainable biomass production for energy uses. Certification of sustainable biomass for energy uses in the developing countries themselves, thereby enabling them to access the local or international market of sustainable biomass for energy uses, are important aspects. Therefore, the entire chain of sustainable biomass for energy uses in developing countries is concerned. Indirect effects of biomass production, such as shifts in land use or effects on food prices, are also important sustainability criteria. Monitoring these effects and supporting the development of policies in this area are necessary in order to create the framework within which sustainable biomass chains can develop themselves.
Who may apply for subsidies?
Applicants for subsidies from the Global Sustainable Biomass Fund may come from all countries. Applicants may be enterprises, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), knowledge institutions or local authorities. At least one relevant partner from the country where the project is to be carried out (an ODA country) must be actively involved in each proposal.
The most important target group are all countries qualifying for Official Development Assistance (ODA), but the focus of this first tender lies on Mozambique, Indonesia, Mali, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Nicaragua and Colombia. Projects that are directed towards these countries therefore take precedence over projects in other ODA- countries.
Most recent change | 11-03-2009
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