Social acceptance of bioenergy in the context of climate change and sustainability - A review

Bioenergy development is gaining interest globally, and its social acceptance emerges as a determining factor for its implementation. This study is a short review of published articles discussing societal and public perceptions of bioenergy, including highlights of an interdisciplinary and three-dimensional approach (socioeconomic, local, and market). Social acceptance can be influenced by the awareness of climate change and its impacts, the knowledge of technologies and the perceived fairness of the preparatory and decision-making processes. The complex and multi-faceted supply chains of bioenergy projects call for careful consideration of sustainability.