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ICSU – ROLAC Scientific Plan on Sustainable
Energy
Workshop of ICSU Focal Points in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ciudad de Panamá, March 2015
ICSU-ROLAC SE Steering Committee
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Over 100% increment on energy demand up to
2050
More evenly distributed, more democratic
Less impact to the environment, less
emissions
Reduced risks, use the same infrastructure,
more room for innovation
Why Sustainable Energy?
StrengthRecognition of ICSU
WeaknessLimited operational
capability
OpportunitySE is on the upfront line
of sustainable development
ThreatLoosing the protagonism
and leadership
SWOT Analysis
Framework
Profound challenges
Remarkable achievements
Still serious problems to be solved
Supply the needs of 9 billion people
Systems interconnected
Multidmensional approach
Looking for a more sustainable model
Lines of action
R D &D and Knowledge Management
Capacity Building
Outreach and advocacy
Financing and fundraising
R D &D and Knowledge Mgmt
Rationale and background:
Regional situation
Data collection
Integrated research
Collaboration
Research topics
Definition of guidelines
R D &D and Knowledge Mgmt
Objectives:
Identification of research topics
Promotion of R D & D
Promotion of the collaboration
Activities:
Regional needs analysis and assessment
Tools to valuate externalities
Database and knowledge management
Collaboration: ICSU, reserch groups and networks
Capacity building
Rationale and background:
Establish regional needs
High quality, integrated, transdisciplinar R&D
Connection / interaction with other ICSU Reg Offs
Education, awareness and feedback
Training of trainers
Personnel exchanging
Capacity building
Objectives:
Identification of regional needs
Integration and transdisciplinarity
Training of trainers
Exchange researchers, students, trainers and specialists
Activities:
Regional needs analysis and assessment
Development of new integrative programs
Development of exchange program
Outreach and advocacy
Rationale and background:
Organization of activities
Integrated R D & D on Sustainable Energy
Integrate to SE programs from other Regional Offices
Communication with policy makers
Communication with research funds, grants and donors
Communication with ICSU members and other organizations
Outreach and advocacy
Objectives:
Knowledge & BP dissemination
Reduce risks of delaying transition to SE
Promotion of SE development
Promotion of the benefits of SE
Activities:
Development of a regional program
Coordinated joint program on SE
Development of cross border programs
Provide support for SE programs and projects
Collaboration ICSU, scientific associations and networks on SE
Cooperation with IANAS to reduce electricity stealing and support energy saving appliances
Financing and fundraising
Objectives:
Establish costs for short and medium range programs
Develop funding application models
Develop programs for self-financing publics
Activities:
Development of a comprehensive program
LAC universities and R D &D institutions inventory
Gap analysis
Availability of a joint, coordinated and integrated program for submission to funding
Thank you, so much