| dc.description.abstract | The transition towards renewable energy sources is considered one of the main
mitigation measures combating the effects of climate change. The use of renewable
energy, particularly those derived from forest biomass, is gaining traction in Canada
and the international scene. Nordic countries are seen as leaders in this field and has
therefore developed policy programs supporting the use of forest-based biomass
energy. This review focuses on four factors influencing the policy development process:
(1) Forest governance, (2) Land ownership, (3) Stance on natural gas, and (4) the
jurisdiction’s policies supporting the use of forest-based energy. The result of this
review shows that policy schemes must be coherent at all levels of the government. In
addition, all major industries strongly support policy programs, particularly those
incentivizing the transition towards renewable alternatives. Lastly, quantifiable goals
must be developed to provide a measure on the effectiveness of such schemes. | en_US |
