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Venue: Stellenbosh University, SU – Stellenbosh, South Africa

Date: November 28th, 2017

Goals and Objectives

The main purpose of this joint two-days workshop is to enhance collaboration in the sugarcane biofuels research between countries and universities involved.

Participants

The participants of the November 2017 Workshop in Africa are researchers, engineers, agronomists, entrepreneurs from African countries. The total number of participants is estimated to be 40 (forty).

Expected Results

Sustainable renewable energy is an effective way to a) enhance energy security; b) reduce GHG; and c) create good jobs and help local economies. Practically all countries in Southern Africa have sugar industry based on sugarcane, and several of these countries have policies to promote bioethanol in substitution to gasoline. In this scenario South Africa the leading country with the biggest sugar production among African countries. However, more research is necessary to improve bioenergy as an option, such as: development of 2G technologies; biofuels for aviation and development of market oriented policies. This workshop will focus these issues and try to promote the sustainable bioenergy industry in Southern Africa.

Organizing Committee

Luis Cortez, Vice-Rector, International Relations Office, University of Campinas

Emile van Zyl, Stellenbosh University

Arielle Muniz, University of Campinas

Guilherme Brandini Johnston, Events & Divulgation, Interdisciplinary Center of Energy Planning, University of Campinas