EBA Manual on Social Acceptance

EBA Manual on Social Acceptance provides practical guidance for achieving social acceptance of biogas and biomethane projects in Europe. It explains why community engagement is crucial, outlines common concerns (such as odour, traffic, safety, and landscape impact), and offers strategies to build trust and foster transparent communication between developers, policymakers, and local residents. The document also covers the benefits of biogases for sustainability, energy security, and rural development, and includes best practices, engagement principles, and success stories from France, Germany, and Italy. Its goal is to help integrate biogas projects into communities as tools for shared sustainable development.

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