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