** A report released today shows that a handful of major economies spent nearly $250 billion on biomass subsidies over 22 years from 2002-2024. ** This is likely an underestimate: it does not cover all years, does not include all subsidies that might benefit biomass (due in part to flawed reporting and a lack of […]
Read MoreBiomass Action Network Co-Coordinator (Policy and Campaigns) Call for job applications Environmental Paper Network International is hiring a Co-Coordinator to help manage our Biomass Action Network (BAN), with a focus on Policy and Campaigns. If you are interested in applying, please read the job description and submit your application (CV and cover letter) by 23.00 […]
Read MoreWritten by Janaina Uemura, coordinator of BAN’s Latin America working group and Davi Martins, BAN’s International Advocacy Campaigner. At the end of August 2025, the vibrant port city of Valparaíso, Chile, became a convergence point for climate justice movements and NGOs at the 4th Climate Justice Latam and the Caribbean Meeting (Cuarto Encuentro Latinoamericano y […]
Read MoreOn 21st October groups all around the world took part in the Biomass Action Network’s annual day of action to raise awareness of the impacts of the biomass industry. Here is the round up of the day with photos of international actions and events. This year our main message to governments is to stop giving […]
Read MoreReflecting on his time at the recent Climate Negotiations, Davi Martins (BAN’s Biomass Advocacy Campaigner) warns that real solutions like forest protection, genuine renewable energy, and community-led justice cannot wait. The countdown to Belém has begun, and with it, the final test of global climate solidarity. The Biomass Action Network demands that COP30 must deliver […]
Read More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] UPM Kaukas pulp mill in Finland. Credits: Ei polteta tulevaisuutta Report uncovers how millions of cubic metres of wood from the EU’s forests and plantations are being burned by the pulp and […]
Read MoreA new briefing from the Environmental Paper Network, Bank Information Center (BIC), AXIAL Naturaleza y Cultura, Instituto Maira, and Heñoi highlights the impacts of a proposed project by the World Bank aimed at expanding industrial tree plantations in Paraguay. The project is being put forward by the World Bank’s development arm, IBRD (International Bank for […]
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking precedent and great result for the forests of Southeast Asia, South Korea has responded to mounting concerns about carbon emissions and deforestation, announcing an end to renewable subsidies for new biomass power and state-owned co-firing facilities starting January 2025, with phased reductions for existing plants. Read more analysis from our South Korean […]
Read More[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Image by Heartwood Visuals A big thank you to all who took part in the international day of action on big biomass on the 21st of October 2024! The event saw […]
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