Investigative research and raising awareness to ensure the sustainability of solid biomass resources
The use of biomass as a renewable energy source should be actively promoted both in Japan and overseas, but the sources being used need to be sustainable. It has been calculated that woody biomass power generation businesses in Japan will consume between 24 and 80 million cubic meters of wood resources in the future, the majority of which is expected to be imported from Southeast Asia. This project conducts research activities such as field investigations and raises awareness to encourage the implementation of systems that ensure the sustainability of solid biomass resources that avoid creating a negative impact on production areas such as Southeast Asia. Raising awareness methods include making government policy recommendations, holding symposiums, and producing materials such as film footage, brochures, and websites. [Project No. K15-0065]