On biofuel, they said "it is essential to address the challenges and opportunities posed by biofuels". "It is important that public policies for production of biofuels contribute to sustainable development and the well-being of the most vulnerable people and do not threaten food security."

Biofuel production is expected to rise from 11 billion liters a year in 2007 to about 24 billion liters by 2017. This growth means more grains, oilseeds and sugarcane will be used to make biofuel.

(Xinhua News Agency, China Daily July 9, 2008)