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Energy demand and prices depend to a great extent on the state of world economy. Economic prospects are closely related to prospects for political stability. In both cases, what is most predictable is the prospect of continued uncertainty. |
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Read more... [Transition to a sustainable development pathway is not an option (12 April 2006)]
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Energy is at the very core of a transition to a sustainable development pathway. This depends primarily on reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and developing new and alternative sources of energy which can meet our growing needs without unacceptable levels of damage to our environment. In the meantime, we must face the fact that the fossil fuels era is far from over.
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Read more... [A new energy revolution (12 April 2006)]
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Fundamental to the effective functioning of such a system is the role of science. We must look to science to illuminate major risks, vulnerabilities and opportunities, and to provide the ingredients for the technologies and processes through which we manage them.
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Read more... [The Role of Science (19 April 2004)]
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On Jan Pronk, for recognition of the remarkable contribution made to the cause of intemational cooperation and development in so many ways over the years. |
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Read more... [Tribute to Jan Pronk (19 December 1997)]
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The risks of climate change pose the most critical and pervasive environmental threats ever to the security of the human community and to life on Earth as we know it. As your difficult negotiations have made clear, reaching an agreement is no easy task.
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Read more... [UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (8 December 1997)]
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A powerful role can be played by the private sector in industrialized countries like Japan, as a source of innovation and action in promoting market-based climate protection policies and mechanisms. |
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Read more... [Japan's responsibility for the global environment (September 1997)]
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