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Highlights A structured approach to analysing stakeholder dynamics to improve the incorporation of sustainability into planning bioenergy projects has been trialled  Five models of Jatropha curcas L.-based seed production in the Indian State of Chhattisgarh were identified and stakeholders from relevant groups at all levels consulted. The significant distinctions separating feedstock production models were found to be: 10 land ownership and value chain; and market end use and route. 11  A priori, informed stakeholder interrogation and social mapping, building on detailed 12 context analysis, are presented as practical approaches to increase the likelihood of 13 successful Multi-stakeholder consultation and sustainability analysis, making it a more 14 viable policy making tool.

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