The topics to be considered by individual authors of papers and to be discussed in the different sessions will be centered on the main theme of the Congress (Technology, Innovation and Production for Sustainable Development) and on the basic concepts of each chapter, its current problematic and future outlook, proposing objectives, programs and/or policies to be agreed at different levels thus allowing discussions, conclusions and concrete feasible recommendations of international application.

Energy

Political and economical aspects in the development of sustainable energy. Possibility of development and integration of renewable and non conventional resources. Nuclear energy advantages and disadvantages. Financial requirements and strategy to cover growth of energy for the next 20/30 years. Public and private integration in the production and distribution of energy. Importance of regulation. The role of regional markets. Improvement in energy quality and efficiency. Improvement in access to affordable and sustainable energy to one third of de world population without supply.

Climate Change

Climate and energy scenarios. Alternatives for adaptation and mitigation policies in the energy sector. Demand management, energy efficiency and sustainable lifestyles. Decentralized energy generation. Carbon capture and sequestration. Adaptation needs and issues. Low-carbon project engineering. After-Kyoto agreements and developing countries role. Incentives and international cooperation for capacity building and technology development.

President: Mario Wiegers. Vicepresidents: Julio García Velasco, Manuel Scotto.

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