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Biomass Action Network Sounds Alarm on Bioeconomy False Solutions in Belem 4X Pledge at Leaders Summit Ahead of COP30, Issues Open Letter to Parties

BELÉM, BRAZIL – [7th November 2025] – Relying on a four times expansion of liquid and gaseous biofuels set out in the Belem 4X Pledge on Sustainable Fuels, together with expanding large-scale stationary power generation from woody biomass as an alleged climate solution, carries profound risks and will exacerbate the climate crisis, harm biodiversity, and […]

Major Economies Spent Almost $250 Billion on Subsidies for Burning Biomass, new BAN report finds

** 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 […]

Job Vacancy: Biomass Action Network Co-Coordinator (Policy and Campaigns)

Biomass 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 […]

Forging Climate Justice Alliances in Valparaiso

Written 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 […]

Round Up: The International Day of Action on Big Biomass 2025

On 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 […]

Reflections on the Bonn Climate Negotiations: A Fragmented Road to Belém

Reflecting 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 […]

How the pulp and paper industry is burning EU forests for energy

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 paper industry Authors estimate that the pulp industry could be responsible for burning 45 million cubic metres of wood directly from forestry operations […]

Expanding poverty, not prosperity: the impacts of the World Bank’s industrial tree plantations in Paraguay

A 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 […]

World leading reform by South Korean government brings phase down of subsidies for biomass energy

In 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 […]