The World Biogas Association (WBA) is a globally recognized trade association dedicated to advancing and advocating for the biogas industry, particularly focusing on the European Union (EU) policy landscape. WBA seeks to promote the sustainable management and conversion of organic waste into renewable energy through biogas and biomethane technologies, primarily anaerobic digestion. As an accredited organization in the EU Transparency Register, the WBA actively engages with EU institutions to influence legislation related to climate change, renewable energy, methane emissions reduction, waste policies, agriculture, and sustainable mobility. The association emphasizes the critical role biogas plays in achieving EU climate targets, notably the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and directives such as RED II (Renewable Energy Directive II).
Operating from its head office in London, UK, the WBA works with a network comprising national biogas associations, research bodies, consultants, and companies across Europe. The organization employs a focused team of policy, technical, and communication experts who lobby on behalf of the collective interests of the biogas sector. Their advocacy includes presenting scientific evidence, policy briefs, and position papers to shape a supportive framework for biogas at the European level. Financial resources allocated for lobbying activities reflect a structured commitment to influencing key EU legislative proposals, participating in public consultations, and engaging stakeholders through meetings and events.
