Conclusions and lessons learned [Brazil: A country profile on sustainable energy development]

This study is the first in a series of national studies conducted under a unique partnership initiative officially registered with the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development by the IAEA, in cooperation with participating Brazilian organizations and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Similar studies for South Africa and Cuba, modelled after this study, are expected to be completed in 2006. This chapter presents the main conclusions derived from this comprehensive assessment of the Brazilian energy system performed within a sustainable development framework. The chapter also outlines 'other accomplishments' of and 'lessons learned' from the cooperative effort conducted jointly by Brazilian and international experts. It concludes with some reflections about 'next steps' that may be followed to continue advancing the concepts and ideas supporting sustainable development at the national and international levels