Energy for sustainable development – B&I statement - 2004

At the WSSD, energy was a focal point of many discussions and was widely recognised as a cornerstone for achieving the goals of sustainable development. It was also recognised that all energy options should remain open, as a broad variety of energy resources and technologies would be required to meet the varying needs of individual countries or markets. Keeping all energy options open would enable every nation to address its energy needs in the most efficient way, in alignment with its resource base and long-term strategic development objectives. Businesses and industries around the world are willing to contribute to achieving these objectives by developing innovative delivery solutions for energy sustainability, and supporting private/public partnerships and other initiatives.