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- New paradigm: Global sustainable energy security is the only way.
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Below examples of organizations that foster international cooperation in the energy arena:
 
*[http://www.iea.org International Energy Agency]
 
*[http://www.bioenergy-lamnet.org Latin America Thematic Network on Bioenergy]

Latest revision as of 08:09, 31 May 2010

Description

By Mihai Andreoiu

International cooperation in energy fields can take numerous forms. Whether it's about the Kyoto protocol or similar agreements or about establishing regional cooperation or global cooperation such measures can ensure:

- reduction of green house gas emissions;

- sustainable energy policy of the participating countries;

- transfer of technology from more advanced countries;

- improved long term energy efficiency;

- equitable distribution of energy resources;

Enablers

- Democratic leadership that focuses on sustainable development;

- Worsening of global warming;

- Pressure from environmental movements and lobbyists;

- Economic growth;

Inhibitors

- Nationalistic government;

- Increasing scarcity of energy resources compared to global demand;

- Slow acceleration of global warming;

- Low appeal of environmentalists;

- Too fast growth of BRIC;

Paradigms

- Old paradigm: National energy security counts most;

- New paradigm: Global sustainable energy security is the only way.

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