Space for innovation for sustainable community-based biofuel production and use: Lessons learned for policy from Nhambita community, Mozambique

► This paper explores space for innovation for community-based biofuel production and use. ► Heterogeneous farming strategies and their synergies at community level are key. ► Farmers have little trust in jatropha due to crop failure and absence of markets. ► (Inter)national biofuel policies influence space for local biofuel production and use. ► Policies should focus on ex-ante integrated assessment and creating an enabling environment.