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Abstract
With this paper, we examine the current state of global governance of biofuels
and assess the potential regulatory and non-regulatory mechanisms for such governance.
We ask two questions: a) what are the current efforts and initiatives towards
the global governance of biofuels; and b) which form of global governance is more
likely to emerge in the field of bioenergy. We come to the conclusion that institution
building through private governance and non-state actor partnerships can offer
a viable and effective means of governance. However, the primacy of partnerships and
networks in global governance also means a number of pitfalls to avoid, especially
with regard to legitimacy and inclusion. Drawing lessons from the fields of forest and
marine policy, we close with a number of policy recommendations for better private
initiatives and partnerships for global governance of biofuels.