Inconsistency in monitoring and evaluating national bioenergy programmes make it difficult to track the contribution of biomass use to national sustainable development objectives. A robust understanding among stakeholders of the multiple benefits of sustainable bioenergy is lacking,” said Richard Munang, Climate Change coordinator for Africa at UN Environment Programme. With its partners, UN Environment is implementing a project designed to support policymakers in Ethiopia and Kenya to develop effective, integrated policies for sustainable bioenergy. In Ethiopia, researchers are examining biogas from organic waste and solid biomass (charcoal and firewood) used in improved cookstoves for cooking and heating. For more information please contact Mohamed Atani, Head of Communication and Outreach, UN Environment, Africa Office: [email protected] – Tel: +254 727531253.

Source: Ethiopian News April 23, 2019 09:33 UTC