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Abstract
Biomass based energy production has
attained a significant market share within the
developing renewable energy market. In comparison to
alternative renewable energy sources, biomass has
several special features: it is not inexhaustible in the
short term (limitation of arable land) and it is not only
an energy source. Other usages like food or feed
compete with energy production for this resource. A
number of problems arise which have a direct impact on
the fulfillment of policy objectives which are connected
with its promotion. Primarily, the production of
bioenergy has significant impacts on coupled biomass
markets. Further, a change in production intensity or
arable land use increases the use of nutrient loads and
agro - chemicals. When evaluating renewable energy
production, the wide range of political objectives has to
be considered. Therefore, the focus of the overall study
will be on three objective areas: promotion of the
agricultural sector, environmental protection (reduction
of GHG emissions) and maintenance of food supply
security. The objective of this study is to combine an
analysis of selected economic and ecological impacts of
an increased biomass based energy production
(primarily biofuels) under the assumption of European
and international quantity targets by adjusting and
applying the agricultural sector model CAPRI
(Common Agricultural Policy Regional Impact
Analysis). This poster intends to display the methodical
approach of the intended analysis.