International Symposium on Natural Gas and Sustainable Development

The International Symposium on Natural Gas and Sustainable Development, which was held in Qatar, from 6-8 February 2006, provided an international forum for a high-level exchange of national and expert experiences ahead of the 14th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD). Natural gas is a major and rapidly growing element in the world energy mix. It is available in sufficient quantities to supply the growing demand, and it is projected to play an increasing role in future global energy markets with a share rising from 23 per cent in 2001 to 28 per cent in 2030.

The Symposium, which was co-organized by the State of Qatar and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, discussed energy policy development with regard to impacts of on-going energy and gas market reforms, environmental safeguards, projections on natural gas pricing, energy security and international cooperation arrangements.

Background
Objectives of the Symposium
Provisional Programme
Contact Persons

Final Programme and Presentations for Download
Summary report on conclusions and recommendations
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