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CoverEnergy Indicators for Sustainable Development:
Country Studies on Brazil, Cuba, Lithuania, Mexico, Russian Federation, Slovakia and Thailand
:: 2007

This publication presents seven national case studies from a coordinated research project on Indicators for Sustainable Energy Development conducted during the 2002-2005. The project was led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in cooperation with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The case studies were developed by research organizations from Brazil, Cuba, Lithuania, Mexico, Russia, Slovakia and Thailand.

The 15th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development will focus on policy decisions on practical measures and options to expedite implementation in four thematic areas, including energy for sustainable development. The application of energy indicators, especially their quantification, enables systematic monitoring of progress made towards the implementation of energy-related goals and objectives. This publication presents actual examples of how these indicators are developed at the national level, how they can be used to assess national energy systems and how they assist in reviewing the effectiveness of policies undertaken or planned.

Energy indicators for sustainable development represent an important component in the national analysis and planning tool kit for achieving sustainable development. The indicators are intended to provide a flexible tool for analysts and decision makers at the national level to better understand their national situations and trends, the impacts of recent policies and the potential impacts of policy changes. The flexibility of this system of energy indicators permits specific adaptations to the national and local conditions and needs.

...Energy continues to pose a fundamental dilemma for achieving sustainable development goals - its use is necessary prerequisite for economic growth and social development while energy production and use are associated with adverse impacts on public health and the environment. Win-win situations specific to energy production and use do exist and national governments and institutions, and regional and international bodies have identified and promoted policies, initiatives and measures that encourage energy efficiency, alternative fuels, advanced and cleaner technologies that in one way or another result in foster economic activity with less energy per unit of output, increased access to affordable energy services and reduced environmental pollution Successes (and failures) have been measured in part by the use of energy indicators...

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  1. Introduction
  2. Indicators for Sustainable Development
  3. Brazil
  4. Cuba
  5. Lithuania
  6. Mexico
  7. Russian Federation
  8. Slovakia
  9. Thailand