Guidance for an Effective Biodiesel Environmental Impact Assessment

Cooperative global efforts are held to confront climate change threats by measures aiming at the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Biodiesel is a renewable, energy efficient, substitution fuel which reduces net carbon dioxide emissions. By running on biodiesel, vehicles can help reduce GHGs and polluting emissions even more, without impairing their performance or reducing their energy efficiency. This paper presents the main features of the guidelines and the requirements for preparing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a biodiesel project together with some guidance comments. The purpose is to provide a clear and detailed advice on carrying out effective EIA for a biodiesel project.