Workshop on green chemistry and its possible impact on agriculture: the whole farm geo-traceability concept

JRC, Ispra, Italy

22 January 2009

Agenda.

Introduction

Green Chemistry

Today and tomorrow
Overview on existing policy instruments and possible scenarios. The LEAD initiative.
Green Chemistry: the KBBE initiative
Sustainability certification perspective on the basis of biofuels experience
An agricultural production chain for biolubricants
Site-specific balances: NEB and CO2eq reduction

Discussion

Pros and cons of a 'global'(meaning 'biomass irrespective of its use) certification perspective
Monitoring/control versus certification
Whole farm geo-traceability in monitoring or certification context Conclusions 15h30

Synthesis of the discussion possibly specifying research & policy needs

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