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WBA Board Nominations 2026

We are now accepting nominations from bioenergy experts to join the Board of World Bioenergy Association.

The WBA Board of Directors is a critical governing entity of the World Bioenergy Association. The diverse range of expertise, affiliations, and geographies represented in the WBA Board (see current list here: Link) strengthens the role of WBA in supporting the sustainable development of bioenergy technologies and solutions globally.

A new WBA Board will be elected at the next General Assembly on 18 June 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden.

WBA is accepting nominations (including self nominations) of bioenergy experts globally including representatives of associations, governments, research community, civil society and private sector. If you are working in the bioenergy sector and would like to contribute your knowledge and expertise in supporting the mission of WBA, please submit your nomination using the link below. Deadline for nominations is 12 April 2026.  

 

Responsibilities of WBA Board  

Elected board members are encouraged to contribute to the Secretariat including:  

  • Regularly sharing information about latest bioenergy developments globally  
  • Propose and participate in activities including webinars, study tours, conferences 
  • Promote WBA activities within your own networks  
  • Guide the association in identifying new funding opportunities  
  • Participate in board meetings and respond to requests for inputs regularly  

 

Opportunities for WBA Board  

As a board member of WBA, various opportunities exist including:  

  • Representing WBA at international events including UNFCCC COP etc. 
  • Proposing themes and activities of focus for WBA to execute  
  • Access to international network of bioenergy experts globally  
  • Possibility to expand the role by applying as Vice President etc.  

 

For further information, please contact the Secretariat at info@worldbioenergy.org