Biofuels and human rights: Assessing biofuel plantations in Brazil, Indonesia and Tanzania Applying a Human Rights Impact Assessment

The research project seeks to develop a methodology for human rights impact assessments (HRIA) to be applied generally, but with immediate application in the context of agrofuel plantations. Through field trips to Brazil, Indonesia and Tanzania, concrete understanding of existing and planned agrofuel plantations will be gain. This includes whether HRIAs or other impact assessments have been applied, and whether these are adequate in themselves and have been able to influence policy decisions. The proje ct manager will involve with relevant stakeholders in order to share experiences and proposals regarding what should be included in a HRIA, as well as how a HRIA should be applied in the decision making process.