This paper serves to outline the state of preparations for the launching of a Global Forum on Sustainable Energy (GFSE). In consists of the following parts: The role of energy has often been overlooked in sustainable development strategies. In fact, energy is at the heart of the sustainable development challenge, since the services that societies need (such as light, heat, mobility and commercial and industrial activity) are all dependent upon adequate supplies of energy. Achieving a more sustainable energy path will contribute significantly to realisation of the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development.
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