WASHINGTON, On April 5, 2005, the U.

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Agriculture and Forestry Could Become Leading Sources of Bioenergy,
a Key Element in the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty

ROME, Agriculture and forestry could become
leading sources of bioenergy, a key element in achieving two of the UN
Millennium Development Goals: eradicating extreme poverty and hunger and
ensuring environmental sustainability, according to FAO.fao.ieabioenergy. VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada, Provincial land
use decisions for the Central Coast and North Coast of British Columbia,
Canada, will preserve some of the most spectacular ecologically-diverse
regions in the world following an unprecedented agreement by the province's
First Nations, environmentalists, communities, government and a coalition of
the country's largest and most innovative leaders in sustainable forest
management.
Federal Summit attendees also participated in a number of hands-on
workshops addressing topics such as overcoming specific barriers to LEED;
conducting life cycle cost analyses, using LEED in the face of tighter
budgets; integrating Federal technologies into LEED; and applying LEED to the
unique needs of government buildings.

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Increased use of bioenergy can help diversify agricultural and forestry
activities and improve food security , while contributing to sustainable
development, the paper says. "In fact, bioelectricity production has the highest employment-
creation potential among renewable energy options.com
Mexican Bioenergy Network
http://www.

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LEED was developed by the USGBC as a design guideline for green
building.

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20 years of experience
FAO has over 20 years of experience in various aspects of bioenergy
development and has provided technical assistance to member countries
regarding the design and implementation of bioenergy policies, strategies,
programmes and projects.

CONTACT: Taryn Holowka of the U.

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LEED standard has been adopted nationwide by federal agencies, state and local
governments, and interested private companies as the guideline for sustainable
building.

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Scenarios for the USA and the EU
Scenarios developed for the USA and the EU indicate that "short-term
targets of up to a 13% displacement of petroleum-based fuels with liquid
biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel) appear feasible on available cropland,"
according to FAO.

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SD Dimensions: Energy and technology
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These decisions will lead to the protection of over 200,000 hectares of
habitat for the Spirit Bear .

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FAO assists member countries in their interest to convert biomass into
energy and set up national strategies and programmes."
Secretary Abraham stressed the need to focus on energy efficient
technologies to combat the rising price of fuel.

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Petroleum accounts for over 35% of the world 's total commercial primary
energy consumption.
For this century, the report anticipates a significant switch from a
fossil fuel to a bioenergy-based economy which could benefit not only the
rural poor but also the whole planet, since biofuels can help mitigate climate
change.
It plays an active role in generating and disseminating information on
bioenergy production, trade and utilization, the paper indicates.org/clim/
IEA Bioenergy
http://www. We are very thankful for his leadership and
commitment to green building.org

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Bioenergy Key to the Fight Against Hunger

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Bioenergy is produced from biofuels (solid fuels, biogas, liquid fuels
such as bioethanol and biodiesel) which come from crops such as sugar cane and
beet, maize and energy grass or from fuelwood, charcoal, agricultural wastes
and by-products, forestry residues, livestock manure, and others.
These fossil fuels are the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions , causing
global warming, and thus climate change, the report points out.fao.

USGBC Recognizes Former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham at Federal Summit

About LEED
The LEED(R) (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building
Rating System(TM) is a feature-oriented rating system where credits are earned
for satisfying specified green building criteria.

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Biofuels , of which fuelwood and charcoal occupy the largest share,
represent around 10% of the total global primary energy consumption.fnr.m. -10:00 a. The Summit provided specific
discussion on how members of the Federal government are meeting their green
building goals, and successfully using the Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED(R)) Green Building Rating System(TM) in the Federal
context . Secretary Abraham thanked the USGBC for promoting energy
efficient and high performance green building through the LEED rating system. Since its
founding in 1993, the Council has grown to more than 5 ,400 member companies
and organizations, a 50-person professional staff, a broad portfolio of
LEED (R) products and services, the industry's popular Greenbuild International
Conference and Expo, and a network of 67 local chapters, affiliates, and
organizing groups.

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"Over the past 4 years LEED has grown on average 160% per year, to become
the definitive standard of green building," said Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC
President, CEO + Founding Chair.

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Coal ranks second with 23% and natural gas third with 21%.

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The use of biomass for energy also generates incomes and jobs for the
rural people.
The growing importance of bioenergy could have a considerable impact on
commodity prices, sustainability at the production points and food security.
Based on the above, the paper says that the topic should be given more
focus and visibility, and suggests technical and institutional approaches to
realize this.
The USGBC also recognized Former Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham with
a Federal Leadership Award for his dedication and work in support of green
building.

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"The production and use
of biofuels need to be properly managed in order to provide energy services to
the rural poor while improving food security and contributing to sustainable
development," explains FAO expert Gustavo Best.anes.

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In sub -Saharan Africa, where more than 90% of the rural population live
without access to electricity, bioenergy -- with its two main components, wood
energy and agroenergy -- can have a significant impact on improving
livelihoods. Liquid biofuels have gained
importance, particularly in the transport sector.S.

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The paper considers that the scale of bioenergy production and use will
require a forum such as FAO, with its interdisciplinary expertise in the
different areas of agriculture, forestry and economics , to facilitate
international cooperation.org/forestry/site/14067/en
Climate change issues in agriculture
http://www.

Canadians Unite in a New Vision for Coastal British Columbia

A rare glimpse of these incredible creatures in
the remote wilderness of British Columbia's central and north coast will be
transmitted via satellite at the following coordinates:

Satellite Coordinates:
Date: Feb. The five major
environmental categories of review include: Sustainable Sites, Water
Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor
Environmental Quality.

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Biomass reduces the import bill
Biomass is a locally available energy source that can provide for heat and
power.de/

8 million hectares of land will
be protected on British Columbia's coast, including one of the largest intact
temperate rainforests in the world. He highlighted green
building in particular as an important strategy for decreasing domestic energy
consumption.S.

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In developed countries, there is growing interest on the part of
governments and the private sector in expanding the use of biofuels derived

from agricultural and forestry biomass.org/sd/en2_en.fao. PT)
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In total, more than six million hectares -- approximately twice the size
of Belgium -- on coastal British Columbia will see more parks and protected
areas balanced with clearly defined areas for sustainable business and
industry.

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S. Green Building Council is the nation's leading coalition of
corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and nonprofit
organizations working together to promote buildings that are environmentally
responsible , profitable and healthy places to live and work.

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In a paper presented to the nineteenth session of its Committee on
Agriculture meeting here (13-16 April), FAO recalls that around two billion
people , mostly living in rural areas of developing countries, are still
without electricity or other modern energy services. - 1:00 p. Green
Building Council held its annual Federal Summit at the Ronald Reagan and
International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels of green
building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned.

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It contributes to the substitution of imported fossil fuels, thus
enhancing national energy security, reducing the import bill of petroleum
products and alleviating poverty.

Investments and jobs
Increasing the use of biomass for energy could lead to improved economic
development, especially in rural areas , since it attracts investment in new
business opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprises in the field of
biofuel production, preparation, transportation, trade and use. It can create several times
the number of direct jobs than the production of electricity using
conventional energy sources , and with lower investment cost per job
generated," the report says.org/
German Agency of Renewable Resources
http://www.
After nearly a decade of negotiations, 1. "We would never have made that kind of
progress without solid support at the Federal Level, especially from champions
like Secretary Abraham.

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Wood energy page of the FAO Forestry Department
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About USGBC
The U. Green Building Council,
+1-202-828-1144, or tholowka@usgbc.

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