Activities and events
TF Forest Biomass Network
No upcoming meetings found for Task Force on Forest Biomass Network.
(Past and future) Activities (to be constantly updated)
| Date | Activity | Anticipated outcome | Link/additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-25 October 2019 Krabi, Thailand | The Sixth International Casuarina Workshop: Casuarinas for green economy and environmental sustainability | The expected outputs from the workshop will include a written proceedings and further strengthening of the small international network which support global R&D into the casuarinas. | Conference homepage |
| 7-12 April 2019 Vienna, Austria | Biomass in future energy and resource systems: impact on land use, climate and environmental services - Session at the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2019 | Conference homepage | |
| 17-21 September 2018 Montpellier, France | Managing eucalyptus plantations under global changes | ||
| 7 June 2018 Bangkok, Thailand | ABB 2018 - ASEAN Bioenergy and Bioeconomy Conference | ||
| 10 April 2018 Vienna, Austria | "The role of biomass in a sustainable bio-economy: significant developments and impact on land use, climate and environmental services", Session at the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2018 | Conference homepage | |
| 13 November 2017 Vienna, Austria | Workshop "Progress in Gaurishankar Conservation Area" | As a part of the long-term research project coordinated by the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, the TF was involved in organizing the international meeting. The aim was to present ongoing activities, to connect researchers with different disciplines and with (international) researchers who are active in the target region, to shape the research agenda for the forthcoming years, based on a critical evaluation of what has been achieved in the recent years. | Workshop homepage |
| 18–22 September 2017 Freiburg, Germany | • Session 32 by Sanjeev Chauhan (TF), Shibu Jose and Viktor J. Bruckman (TF): Perspective of short rotation forestry for sustaining society and environment (Theme 3) • Session 75 by Viktor J. Bruckman (TF), Maliwan Haruthaithanasan (TF), and Florian Kraxner (TF): The nexus between bioeconomy and forest biomass: Challenges, opportunities and necessary steps in the forthcoming decades (Theme 3) • Session 191 by Mark Fenn, Viktor J. Bruckman (TF) and Maliwan Haruthaithanasan (TF) Nitrogen deposition: spatial-temporal change and ecological impacts (All-Division 7) |
| List of sessions |
| Monday, 11 September 2017 Vienna, Austria | Guidelines for sustainable forest biomass production – Challenges in view of an emerging bioeconomy | The workshop is organized along a narrative of harmonized biomass harvesting guidelines with a focus on forest resources. The workshop is planned for one day, including contributions from external expertise, but contributions from within the TF are handled with priority. | Conference website |
| Friday, 9 June 2017 Bangkok, Thailand | ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week: ASEAN Bioenergy and Bioeconomy Conference 2017 – Sustainable management and partnership | This conference is organized within the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week that addresses various topics on the sustainable use of natural resources and energy. Friday is reserved for Biomass and Bioenergy topics and the program is currently being developed. Pre-registration and abstract submission is now open! | Conference website |
| Monday, 24 April 2017 Vienna, Austria | ERE3.6: The role of biomass in a sustainable bio-economy: implications for land use, climate and environmental services | This is a scientific session organized at the EGU General Assembly 2017 (23-28 April 2017) in Vienna, with the focus on implications on increased biomass use on land use, global climate and the environment. | Session link |
| 24-27 October 2016 Beijing, China | IUFRO Regional Congress for Asia and Oceania 2016: Session 30 "Sustainable biomass for Asia’s growing bioeconomy: regional initiatives and promising examples" | This session aims to present concepts and cases for a sustainable development of biomass in Asia and Oceania. Topics addressed are regional biomass networks, enhancement of livelihoods of rural population, policy development, and sustainable management, innovative concepts in silviculture and short rotation management and biomass integration in national energy programs, among others. Format: Oral presentations and posters | Conference website |
| From May 2016 | Publishing papers on biomass potentials and carbon sequestration in periurban and suburban forest ecosystems (e.g. Satoyama- forest ecosystems in Japan) | Scientific publications | |
| 17-22 April 2016 Vienna, Austria | EGU General Assembly 2016, Session on sustainable Biomass (co-organized between IUFRO and EGU), Goal 2, The activity further strengthens the agreement between IUFRO and EGU, with a focus on Resources and Energy. | Presentations, special issue (scientific papers) | Session Link |
| From May 2016 | Publishing papers on biomass potentials and carbon sequestration in periurban and suburban forest ecosystems (e.g. Satoyama- forest ecosystems in Japan) | Scientific publications | |
| 18-22 February, 2016 | Indian Ecological Society Conference 2016: Natural Resource Management - Ecological Perspectives | Conference website | |
| From January, 2016 – December, 2016 | Addressing the outcome of the ACMECS Workshop and development of appropriate guidelines and policy briefs | Scientific publications and guidelines for policy implementation | |
| 08-11 December, 2015 | 3rd ACMECS Workshop, Bangkok, Thailand, Goal 1. Workshop objectives: 1) To exchange and transfer useful information and technology in biomass and bioenergy utilization 2) To establish a cooperation and therefore set up a biomass and bioenergy network within ACMECS countries 3) To enhance and sustain biomass and bioenergy productions and utilizations in ACMECS region to substitute fossil fuel consumption Other IUFRO Units involved: 1.03.00, 7.01.03, 9.04.02 | Presentations, proceedings, reports and scientific publications (policy impacts on energy production and consumption, implementation of REDD+, certification of sustainable biomass forest plantations) | |
| From September 2015 | Compiling review papers on the comparison of current biomass harvesting and ashing guidelines (recycling nutrients) in OECD countries | Scientific publications | |
| 2 June, 2015 | 23rd Central European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Vienna. This event will address the nexus between science and practical experience, with a transdisciplinary approach. The lecture given informs participants about the progress of an international project on biomass application in forest ecosystems. | Presentation, proceedings. | Presentation Abstract |
| 18 April, 2015 – 04 May 2015 (Fieldwork) | Workshop, fieldwork and preparation of publications within the Gaurishankar-project in Nepal (development-cooperation approach). After the project team was hit by the 2015 Ghorka Earthquake, the project aims have to be reconsidered. The Taskforce will be involved in deciding upon the future of this project. | Scientific publications, guidelines for policy implementation | Fieldwork Report |
| 16 April, 2015 | EGU General Assembly 2015, Vienna, Session on sustainable Biomass (co-organized between IUFRO and EGU), Goal 2, The activity strengthens the agreement between IUFRO and EGU, with a focus on Resources and Energy. | Presentations, special issue (scientific papers) | Session Link Publications in review (3) Abstracts available above (session link) |
Activities of interest
Energie aus Biomasse; Vienna, Austria; 10 October 2016. Conference homepage
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