Sustainability Analysis of Biofuel Production in Developing Countries: Linking National Perspectives to Ground Realities - Malaysia

The analysis examines the sustainability of biofuel production in Malaysia, specifically comparing national goals for biodiesel investment with the risks posed to local livelihoods and the environment. While palm oil plantations may offer socio-economic benefits, the study warns that expansion could jeopardize the self-sufficiency of local communities in meeting basic needs.

• Malaysia intends to invest significantly in biodiesel development due to its position as the world's top palm oil producer and a global desire to reduce reliance on fossil fuels to mitigate pollution and climate change.
• While biodiesel development offers national market opportunities and potential local socio-economic benefits, it also presents risks to the environment and the sustainability of local livelihoods, potentially undermining the ability of communities to meet their basic needs.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2010). Sustainability Analysis of Biofuel Production in Developing Countries: Linking National Perspectives to Ground Realities - Malaysia. https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainability-analysis-biofuel-production-developing-countries-linking-national-perspectives-ground-realities-malaysia/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Sustainability Analysis of Biofuel Production in Developing Countries: Linking National Perspectives to Ground Realities - Malaysia. 2010. https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainability-analysis-biofuel-production-developing-countries-linking-national-perspectives-ground-realities-malaysia/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2010sustainability, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Sustainability Analysis of Biofuel Production in Developing Countries: Linking National Perspectives to Ground Realities - Malaysia}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2010}, month = feb, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainability-analysis-biofuel-production-developing-countries-linking-national-perspectives-ground-realities-malaysia/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }