Biomass and biofuels play a strategic role in addressing the region’s triple challenge of sustaining economic growth, ensuring energy security, and advancing decarbonisation. From an economic perspective, they create markets for agricultural residues and new value chains that support rural livelihoods.

Socially, they generate employment, improve farmer incomes, and enhance access to energy. Environmentally, they reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable crop-residue management, and contribute to ASEAN’s renewable energy and climate targets.