The Global Biofuel Alliance is an initiative to promote sustainable biofuels for clean energy transition.
Launched by Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the presence of heads of state and leaders' of eight countries at the New Delhi Leader's Summit, the GBA is a multi-stakeholder alliance that brings together governments, international organizations, and industry. With 32 countries and 14 international organizations as members, the GBA aims to position biofuels as a key solution to the global energy transition and contribute to socio-economic growth.
The alliance is committed to advancing the development and deployment of biofuels worldwide by uniting the largest consumers and producers in this crucial initiative.
Adoption of biofuels will have multiple benefits for the people, reduce pollution through prevention of straw, replacing fossil fuels with environment-friendly fuels in vehicles as well as strengthen green jobs.
Honorable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Ministerof Republic of India
You simply can’t get to net zero by 2050 without biofuels
Honorable Mr. Joe Biden,46th President of the United States
Biofuels are an important part of reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil and creating jobs here at home
Honorable Mr. Barack Obama,44th President of the United States
The growing use of biofuel will be an inestimable contribution to the generation of income, social inclusion and reduction of poverty in many poor countries of the world
Honorable Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva,President of the Federal Republic of Brazil
With an unwavering commitment to green sustainability, the adoption of biofuels and biogas is an absolute necessity for a more environmentally responsible future.
Honorable Shri Hardeep Singh Puri,Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Republic of India
The GBA aims to accelerate the global uptake of biofuels by facilitating capacity-building exercises across the biofuel value chain, providing technical support for national biofuel programs, promoting the sharing of policy lessons and technological advancements, and encouraging the utilization of sustainable biofuels through the participation of diverse stakeholders. It intends to act as a knowledge and expert hub, serving as a catalytic platform to foster global collaboration for the advancement and widespread adoption of biofuels.
The GBA aims to make a significant impact by accelerating biofuels adoption in countries with existing biofuel targets and encouraging countries without biofuel targets to adopt biofuels. Supported by a multi-stakeholder approach, the alliance aims to ensure comprehensive and inclusive progress in the biofuels sector.