This collection of contributions from a diverse group of prominent
international scientists and policy makers brings together their
in-depth analyses and innovative ideas about how to resolve the 'energy
for development' predicament. It includes studies quantifying the role
of energy in socioeconomic development, analysis of the interplay
between supranational and national institutions in policy
implementation, the energy implications of demographic trends such as
urbanisation, and exploration of supply-side issues such as the
potential role of nuclear energy and 'cleaning' fossil fuel energy
generation through carbon capture.