Bettina Kretschmer
Policy Analyst
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Phone: +32 (0) 27387478
Specialist Subjects:
biofuels, bioenergy, renewable energy policy
Profile:
Bettina joined IEEP in November 2010 as a Policy Analyst working jointly with the Climate Change and Energy Programme and the Agriculture and Rural Land Management Programme. Bettina has a PhD in environmental economics from the University of Kiel (Germany). Her research conducted while working at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy included the evaluation of biofuel and bioenergy policies and the effectiveness of energy R&D as well as foreign aid on energy and emission intensities. Bettina has also completed a 5 month traineeship within the Renewable Energy Unit of DG Energy, working specifically on the sustainability criteria for biofuels and the development of action on ILUC. At IEEP Bettina has led and contributed to a range of bioenergy (and more recently bio-economy) related projects.
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Shifting away from conventional biofuels
The UK has ample potential to use wastes and residues for advanced biofuels and create jobs in this emerging industry – but safeguards are key to ensure this is done in an environmentally sustainable way.
15 May 2013 -
The sustainability of advanced biofuels in the EU
Using wastes and residues for biofuels has many advantages. But ensuring sustainability and including safeguards in EU legislation are critical issues.
19 Mar 2013 -
Land use mapping for sustainable biofuels
IEEP and WWF join forces to define criteria and principles to guide the mapping of appropriate land use to ensure sustainable biofuel crops.
15 Feb 2013 -
Addressing ILUC? The European Commission’s proposal on indirect land use change
The European Commission’s proposal on indirect land use change – what’s in it for mitigating emissions? Read IEEP’s latest Biofuel ExChange briefing.
10 Jan 2013 -
The role of bioenergy in Europe's energy future
IEEP’s review questions the potential contribution of increased use of biomass for heat and electricity generation to reduce emissions.
25 Oct 2012 -
Draft ILUC proposal leaked
The European Commission's draft proposal for a Directive on the indirect land use change (ILUC) from biofuels was leaked to the public in mid-September 2012. This briefing summarises and reacts to these leaked proposals.
16 Oct 2012 -
Systemic approach to adaptation to climate change and renewable energy harnessing (Biomass and Mini-hydro)
Biochar has the potential to both mitigate greenhouse gases, and to act as an adaptation measure in terms of responding to the impacts of climate change. Based on its compatibility with the appropriate soil properties, it could increase the resilience of soil to erosion.
15 Aug 2012 -
Biofuels and Agricultural Commodity Prices: A Review of the Evidence Base
EU biofuel use will increase the global prices of agricultural commodities, most notably oilseeds and vegetable oils. This requires close attention by policy makers.
13 Jun 2012 -
Mobilising Cereal Straw in the EU to Feed Advanced Biofuel Production
This IEEP report, commissioned by Novozymes, considers the existing barriers, environmental risks and opportunities and the potential agricultural policy stimuli needed in order to mobilise cereal straw for advanced biofuel production in the EU.
21 May 2012 -
Securing Biomass for Energy
A new IEEP report outlining how to develop a UK bioenergy sector that mitigates environmental risks and promotes win-win situations for renewables deployment and biodiversity.
22 Nov 2011