From waste to value: key insights and lessons learned from biogas initiatives in the Global South

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dc.creatorSomorin, Tosin
dc.creatorBodach, Susanne
dc.creatorTripathi, Mansi
dc.date2025-04-02
dc.date2025-04-03T10:42:40Z
dc.date2025-04-03T10:42:40Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:28:27Z
dc.descriptionBiogas technology offers a promising pathway for circular bioeconomy transitions in the Global South by turning organic waste into clean energy and nutrient-rich byproducts. Through anaerobic digestion, this approach supports climate mitigation, reduces environmental pollution, and enhances energy access and rural livelihoods. However, large-scale implementation remains limited due to complex barriers spanning political, financial, social, and technical dimensions. Drawing on case studies from Asia and Africa, this report identifies key drivers of successful biogas programs—including strong policy support, financing mechanisms, market development, and community engagement—while underscoring challenges such as fragmented governance, high upfront costs, and low public acceptance. Overcoming these requires integrated strategies that promote enabling environments, capacity building, standardization, and investment readiness. Scaling biogas technologies in low- and middle-income countries can catalyze sustainable development by aligning climate action with inclusive waste management and renewable energy.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/174001
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/156955
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInternational Water Management Institute
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceSomorin, Tosin; Bodach, Susanne; Tripathi, Mansi. 2025. From waste to value: key insights and lessons learned from biogas initiatives in the Global South. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 60p. (Resource Recovery and Reuse Series 26) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2025.202]
dc.subjectresource recovery
dc.subjectresource management
dc.subjectreuse
dc.subjectwaste management
dc.subjectbiogas
dc.subjecttechnology
dc.subjectguidelines
dc.subjectstandardization
dc.subjectregulations
dc.subjectbarriers
dc.subjectstrategies
dc.subjectrenewable energy
dc.subjectgreenhouse gases
dc.subjectclimate change mitigation
dc.subjectcircular bioeconomy
dc.subjectmarkets
dc.subjectsupply chains
dc.subjectfinancial analysis
dc.subjectincentives
dc.subjectfiscal policies
dc.subjectinvestment
dc.subjectgovernance
dc.subjectpartnerships
dc.subjectlegal frameworks
dc.subjectinnovation
dc.subjectcommunity involvement
dc.subjectcapacity development
dc.subjectawareness-raising
dc.subjectsocioeconomic aspects
dc.subjectglobal south
dc.titleFrom waste to value: key insights and lessons learned from biogas initiatives in the Global South
dc.typeReport

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