World energy assessment : : overview : 2004 update

This publication describes energy's fundamental relationship to sustainable development and analyzes how energy can serve as an instrument to reach that goal. Current information on energy production and consumption patterns, technology trends, and important decisions and recommendations made...

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Corporate Authors: World Energy Council., United Nations Development Programme., United Nations.
Other Authors: Goldemberg, José( 1928-), Johansson, Thomas B.( 1943-), Anderson, Dennis( 1937-2008)
Language:English
Published: New York, NY: United Nations Development Programme, Bureau for Development Policy, c2004..
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Online Access:https://www.energyandenvironment.undp.org/undp/index.cfm?module=Library&page=Document&DocumentID=5027
https://unp.un.org/details.aspx?entry=E04157
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Energy at the World Summit for Sustainable Development
  • Basic energy facts
  • Energy and major global issues
  • Energy resources and technological options
  • Are sustainable futures possible?
  • Policies and actions to promote energy for sustainable development.