The main preparatory document for renewables 2004 was
the Conference Issue Paper. Its role was to develop the key issues
before the conference started, and to help conference participants
identify the scope and the background of the conference. Responses
to the issues were developed through the conference and captured
in the documented outcomes.
The Conference Issue Paper, which was handed out to each participant
at the outset of the conference, draws on the results of the
regional preparatory meetings as well as on the advice of the
International Steering Committee and further public consultation.
The Conference Issue Paper pulls together the main issues, findings
and views derived from, among others, the
Thematic Background
Papers. Twelve themes have been selected by the conveners. These
papers describe a broad range of topics concerning the promotion of
renewable energies and acquainted the conference participants with
recent developments in the international political and professional
debate. The thematic background papers were prepared by
outstanding international experts and reflect the authors' views and
opinions. They have been published under the authors' names.
