RESOLUTIONS
Whereas the International Energy Foundation is an international body
of volunteers concerned with the scientific exchange of energy research
between the developed and emerging nations without prejudice to the form
of energy, we the delegates from 40 countries at the 9th global energy
forum Energex'2002, do hereby resolve that the following resolution by
acted upon by the IEF and the Mineral and Energy Economy Research
Institute.
Furthermore, this should be conducted in co-operation and co-ordination
and communication with the national and international energy researchers
and organisations worldwide.
These resolutions were prepared by and endorsed by the delegates of
Energex'2002 on May 24th, 2002, Cracow, Poland.
Resolution 1
The next global energy forum Energex'2004 be held in Lisbon, Portugal
at a date to be determined by the host.
Resolution 2
The delegates, consistent with the message conveyed by the keynote
speakers at the opening ceremonies, support the concerted effort by
energy researchers towards energy sustainable development in harmony
with the EU.
Resolution 3
The IEF continue to maximise the benefits to energy researchers by
actively seeking to expand the co-operation, co-ordination and
communication with all energy societies and organisations be they
national or international. This action will strengthen and enhance the
capacity and capability related to the dissemination of energy research
within the technical, economic and human dimensions.
Resolution 4
The delegates encourage the extension of this global energy forum (Energex)
to incorporate symposium, workshops and seminars with scholars, industry
and research institutes worldwide.
Resolution 5
The delegates encourage the international community of researchers to
become more active in ISO and IEC energy standard committees.
Resolution 6
The delegates support the creation of new jobs and wealth in the
production of energy through the application of heat pumps, geothermal
and solar systems and other renewable energies resulting in the
establishment of a viable industrial base within and external to Poland.
Resolution 7
The delegates support the continuation of IEF collaboration with the
Nevada Test Site Development Corporation in funding of a major,
international energy sustainable facility in Boulder City, USA, known as
the Green Energy Futures Park. This would act as focal point for the
education of the world population in the transfer of renewable energy
technologies for electrical power production. Equally of importance, it
would act as a one stop shopping for commercially available renewable
energy products.
Resolution 8
The synergy of PV, hot water, hot air combined units be expanded as a
cost effective global integrated system.
Resolution 9
It is strongly recommended that architects, designers, trade
organisations and building contractors be integrated in future energy
conferences through systematic, practical "on-hands" public
awareness and educational processes.
Resolution 10
Energy options should be kept open in specific areas of interest such
as:
Safety and waste management in the nuclear industry;
Reduce dependence on fossil fuels through an aggressive program of
conservation and efficiency and
The exponential increase in the utilisation of renewable energies by a
substantive increase in funding for research, development and
demonstration.
Resolution 11
We recommend the need for further refinement with respect to the
internalisation of external costs for practical applications of all
forms of energy.
Resolution 12
The continued expansion of sustainable forms of energy, such as
geothermal energy, is recommended so as to maximise its share in
residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Resolution 13
We support further studies without bias related to the comparison of
energy taxation and credit systems in different energy industries and
its influence on producer competitiveness.
Resolution 14
This resolution calls for the initiation of a program of 100 PV
schools in Poland. Such activity will promote the awareness and
knowledge of a sustainable source of energy. Moreover, such an
initiative, a pioneer in the CEE countries, will encourage other CEE
countries to follow.
Resolution 15
We endorse the augmentation for RD&D for all renewable energy
resources so as to reduce total electrical energy production costs.
Furthermore, national PV energy programmes such as those in Japan,
Germany and Spain be established on a global basis. Within these
national PV programs will be the evaluation of the promising application
of thermophotovoltaics.
Resolution 16
All nations be encouraged to maximise the use of the Kyoto Protocol
mechanisms for reduction of greenhouse gases and that these policies be
integrated with each nation's national and international development aid
policies.
Resolution 17
Governments and the industrial sector worldwide be encouraged to
support financially and logistically the mandate of the Foundation.
Resolution 18
The Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute and sponsors be
congratulated on providing the infrastructure and financial support to
host Energex'2002. This conference has resulted in opening the windows
of opportunity in academia, industry and government with global
interaction related to energy technologies and their commercialisation.
Resolution 19
The host and supporters of Energex'2002 be congratulated on providing
an international forum wherein representatives from 39 countries were
presented with opportunities in establishing partnership with their
colleagues in Poland and other countries.
Resolution 20
It is recommended that a registration fee structure be established so
as to encourage researchers from the host country and from the
transitional and emerging nations to attend and participate in the
conference. Students should be encouraged to attend and participate
through a minimal fee structure.
Resolution 21
It is recommended that the section on environmental control and waste
management be expanded within the next ENERGEX conference.
Resolution 22
It is recommended that future hosts of the ENERGEX series of
conferences provide a best paper award for each major category and one
award for the best student paper presentation. 
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