Contrasts and synergies in different biofuel reports.

摘要: The societal debate on biofuels is characterised by increased complexity. This can hinder the effective governance of field. paper attempts a quantitative bird's eye meta-analysis this complexity mapping different stakeholder perspectives and expected outcomes as seen in secondary literature biofuels, along lines People-Planet-Profit framework. Our analysis illustrates tension between stated actual drivers large scale biofuel development, especially for first generation biofuels. Although environmental (Planet) aspects have dominated debate, their overall assessment mostly negative with regard to By contrast, economic (Profit) are only ones that assessed positively Furthermore, positive assessments development strongly influenced differences focus clusters. Stakeholders who appear generally supportive (industry) relatively more (Profit). non-supportive stakeholders (NGO's) tend mainly (Planet). Moreover, our reference lists revealed few citations primary scientific data, also intergovernmental organizations produce most influential publications debate. surprising lack listed references (primary) data reveals need assess which arena transition towards takes place, how one measure its quality. work should be understood effort take some control over complex contradictory number publications, allow field through identification areas overlapping consensus persisting controversy, without reverting claims technical detail.