« We are facing two fundamental challenges: access to sufficient energy sources at affordable prices and sustainability. We now have the technology needed. We must intensify technology transfer and encourage knowledge sharing. »
Gerhard Schröder
Former Chancellor of Germany and Chairman of the Energy Pact Conference
« We need a multilateral approach to energy policy and a system of cooperative energy security.»
« Changes to the climate represent a huge
threat since the social and ecological impact they make, have the potential
to disrupt geopolitical stability. »
Ali Al-Naimi
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Ressources, Saudi Arabia
« Much is at stake in the energy debate, with issues ranging from security of supply and future demand to environ-mental sustainability and energy for emerging economies looming large – all against a backdrop complicated by today’s tough economic conditions.»
Programme Highlights
29 November: PM High-Level Panels
Nuclear Energy in the transition to green economy
Launch of UNCTAD technology and innovation report 2011
30 November: Plenary Session
Converting to the Green Economy: the new global deal for growth and sustainability
Urbanization: part of the problem, part of the solution
International investment in infrastructure and climate: the present way forwards
Finding the optimal energy mix for the 21st century
UNCTAD AND ENERGY PACT COOPERATION
UNCTAD - The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the ENERGYPACT FOUNDATION have decided to cooperate to establish an innovative platform at the critical juncture when developing and developed countries struggle to mitigate climate change and look for ways to develop green and sustainable economies.
