At the International Conference for Renewable Energies, the multi-stakeholder dialogue (MSD) was the principal means of integrated stakeholder participation. It set the stage for a transparent and participatory conference by enabling an interactive dialogue between civil society, business and governments (at top level). The discuccions during preparation and implementation of the MSD facilitated a wider understanding of renewable energy issues and helped build consensus among major stakeholder groups. The results had an impact on the outcomes of the conference.

Stakeholder Forum for Our Common Future carried out the overall preparation and coordination of the MSD at renewables 2004 on behalf of the conference conveners and in close cooperation with the Conference Secretariat. Additionally to political input into the ministerial segment, the MSD contributed to identifying concrete actions and commitments by stakeholders to become part of the International Action Programme of the conference.