In line with GBEP’s Terms of Reference and the state of the international debate on bioenergy, GBEP Partners selected the following priority areas for the immediate programme of work:

• GBEP Report – “A Review of the Current State of Bioenergy Development in G8 + 5 countries.”
  The Report was initially conceived as a starting point for a GBEP programme of work focused on sustainability and trade, following the deliberation of proposals prepared by UNEP and Italy.  Released to the public on 13 November 2007, the Report provides a platform for  future work of GBEP towards the sustainable development of bioenergy.
  
  To download the GBEP Report, click here
  To download the Executive Summary of the GBEP Report, click here
  
  
• Facilitate the sustainable development of bioenergy and collaboration on bioenergy field projects.
  GBEP is discussing how the GBEP Report and the 2007 G8 mandate could guide the Partnership’s future work towards the sustainable development of bioenergy and facilitate collaboration on bioenergy field projects.
  
  
• Harmonization of methodologies on GHG emission reduction measurement from the use of biofuel for transportation and in general, from the use of solid biomass.
  The GBEP Task Force on GHG methodologies is working to develop an harmonized methodology to be used by policy makers in all countries (developed and developing). The main deliverable will be the template or best practice guidance on the harmonized methodology for conducting GHG lifecycle assessments.
  
  To download the scope of work of the Task Force click here
  
  
• Awareness raising and information management.
  GBEP’s awareness-raising and information management activities seek to increase the understanding of issues related to bioenergy development. It is focusing on the following areas:
1. Development of GBEP information material and update of the GBEP (www.globalbioenergy.org) launched on 7 May 2007 to promote information sharing on bioenergy and to provide an overview of the activities of the Partners;
2. Participation in relevant international conferences and meetings focused on bioenergy, and organization of specific GBEP events;
3. Organization of a GBEP media communication campaign at international level and of the extensive media coverage of the GBEP’s activities on print and online formats.