Beschreibung:
Mexico has recently taken significant steps towards promoting the bioenergy sector. Adoption of bioenergy is perceived as an opportunity to develop alternatives to fossil fuels, to foster economic development and to meet international commitments to reduce greenhouse gases. However, such opportunities are accompanied by concerns such as the effect of biofuel production on deforestation rates concerns that may be addressed through policy instruments and proper program design. Therefore, this country report contains an analysis of the legal and institutional frameworks related to Mexico's bioenergy sector. Practical experience with programmes and activities related to biofuels in Mexico is very limited. Therefore, the present report concentrates on analysing the provisions found in policies, laws and regulations, rather than on assessing project implementation and past practice. The report first examines the regulatory and institutional framework related to biofuel production and its use in Mexico, and then presents the policy framework for biofuel promotion in Mexico ...