Bioenergy development in the Republic of Columbia

Biofuels are a mixture of organic matter that is used as fuel in internal combustion engines. Biofuel production can pose a serious threat to food security, biodiversity, and climate change if not regulated and tightly controlled. However, it is also true that in this type of initiative there are many opportunities presented in its renewable nature and its intensive work needs that need to be explored. If sustainable development becomes the policy of the biofuels industry, growth paths and opportunities can be traced for developing countries such as Colombia. Consequently, a country can take advantage of the follower advantages if it learns from previous experiences such as the Brazilian one. Employment and natural preservation opportunities are possible with certified product. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2021.