Biofuel Restrictions and Indirect Land-use Change: What Does the WTO Say?

Key Points

• Biofuel restrictions may influence indirect land-use change, with significant market implications.
• Key evidence suggests that compliance with WTO regulations can mitigate potential environmental impacts of biofuels.
• The analysis evaluates WTO guidelines concerning market regulations and their relation to biofuel policies.
• Significance of these findings calls for careful consideration of trade rules and environmental consequences.