with contributions from

This outcome paper is based on the results of a series of Joint Workshops1 organized by a team of institutions. Representatives from various agencies, research institutes, NGOs, utilities and public administration within European countries have participated and contributed to them. The 1st Joint Workshop was held in Brussels on October 15, 2011, indicating the willingness of developing sustainability criteria for solid bioenergy. It was acknow-ledged that criteria must be balanced with forestry policy but consensus was not reached that the criteria must be defined under an extended RED. The 2nd Joint Workshop was held in Den Haag on March 12, 2012, highlighting the need to apply the same criteria to feedstock produced within European Member States and elsewhere. It was also remarked the various regulations on forests with different requirements, definitions and indicators, and the need to address the “carbon debt”. The 3rd Joint Workshop was held in Uppsala during June 28-29, 2012. Sustainability scheme including criteria and indicators were discussed in depth, with a specifi