Energy Resources

IUCN's invasive species expert Geoffrey Howard
Energy

Interview with invasives expert Geoffrey Howard

Countries should avoid planting crops for biofuels that stand a high risk of becoming invasive species, according to a report released today.
The Global Invasive Species Programme has identified all the crops currently being used or considered for biofuel production and ranked them according to the risk they pose of becoming invasive species. IUCN's Geoffrey Howard explains.   Run audio 

20 May 2008 | Downloads - Audio

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Global | Energy

IUCN survey results on energy expertise

A survey was conducted in June and July 2006 on the issue of Energy and Biodiversity, one of the
proposed IUCN Leveraging Initiatives. More than 100 responses were received from IUCN staff, Members and Commissions. …  

10 Dec 2007 | Downloads - Document

Biofuels, nature and people
Energy | Global

Biofuels, nature and people

Implications for environments and livelihoods …  

01 Dec 2007 | Downloads - Document