ELLA Spotlight on Knowledge: Spotlight on Publications: Brazil’s Ethanol Programme

This spotlight highlights some of the main publications that study, analyse and document Brazil’s ethanol programme

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Country:
Brazil
Document Type:
Literature Review
Theme:
Climate and Environment, Infrastructure
Authors:
de Carvalho, P.N.

Abstract

This Spotlight highlights some of the key publications that study, analyse and document Brazil’s ethanol programme. The publications focus on the following specific issues: Brazilian government policies to promote the sector; sustainability issues; expansion, land use and agro-ecological zoning of sugarcane; bagasse, cogeneration and bioelectricity; and advanced biofuels. Together these resources highlight the current key issues surrounding the sector, offering a useful entry for readers from other regions who wish to understand the Brazilian experience with ethanol.

Citation

de Carvalho, P.N. ELLA Spotlight on Knowledge: Spotlight on Publications: Brazil’s Ethanol Programme. ELLA, Practical Action Consulting, Lima, Peru (2013) 9 pp.

Published 1 January 2013
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