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Nordic Circular Hotspot

EU Biomass Use in a Net-Zero Economy

  • Bio economy
  • EU
This report highlights the growing gap between EU biomass supply and demand, projecting that current climate scenarios over-rely on biomass, with demand exceeding sustainable supply by 40-100%. It advocates for prioritizing biomass in high-value applications, such as materials use (e.g., timber, fiber, chemicals) and specialized energy niches like aviation and industrial heat. The study calls for a course correction in EU biomass policy to maximize economic and environmental value while aligning with evolving technologies and sustainability goals.

Published: 2021
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