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International Solar Energy Society
[last updated April 17, 2007 8:59 AM]
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General Information
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Expected Timeframe 2002 - Open Ended |
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Global
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, China, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestian Territory, Occupied, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
National Focal Points
This partnership has not made any contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the countries involved
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
ISES has been serving the needs of the renewable energy community since its founding in 1954. A UN-accredited NGO present in more than 50 countries, the Society supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world. Its goals include:
* Towards a Sustainable World:Encouraging the use of Renewable Energy everywhere, through appropriate technology, scientific excellence, social responsibility, and global communication.
* Realising a Global Community: Bringing together industries, individuals and institutions in support of Renewable Energy technologies - through communication, co-operation, support and exchange.
* Supporting Development: Applying practical projects, technology transfer, education, training and support to the issue of global energy development.
* Supporting the Science of Solar Energy: Stimulating and encouraging both fundamental and applied research in solar energy.
* Contributing to Growth: Ensuring individual and community growth through support of private enterprise and empowerment in the area of Renewable Energy.
* Information and Communication: Rapid access to information through tailor-made communication and exchange platforms utilising modern technology.
ISES is a multi-faceted, global membership organisation. With its long history and extensive technical and scientific expertise provided by its members, the Society is a modern, future-oriented non-governmental organisation (NGO). Clearly defined goals, extensive communication networks and practical, real-world projects are the hallmarks of ISES.
* Towards a Sustainable World:Encouraging the use of Renewable Energy everywhere, through appropriate technology, scientific excellence, social responsibility, and global communication.
* Realising a Global Community: Bringing together industries, individuals and institutions in support of Renewable Energy technologies - through communication, co-operation, support and exchange.
* Supporting Development: Applying practical projects, technology transfer, education, training and support to the issue of global energy development.
* Supporting the Science of Solar Energy: Stimulating and encouraging both fundamental and applied research in solar energy.
* Contributing to Growth: Ensuring individual and community growth through support of private enterprise and empowerment in the area of Renewable Energy.
* Information and Communication: Rapid access to information through tailor-made communication and exchange platforms utilising modern technology.
ISES is a multi-faceted, global membership organisation. With its long history and extensive technical and scientific expertise provided by its members, the Society is a modern, future-oriented non-governmental organisation (NGO). Clearly defined goals, extensive communication networks and practical, real-world projects are the hallmarks of ISES.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targets* To encourage the use and acceptance of Renewable Energy technologies.
* To realise a global community of industry, individuals and institutions in support of Renewable Energy. * To create international structures to facilitate cooperation and exchange. * To create and distribute publications for various target groups to support the dissemination of renewable energy technologies. * To bring together industry, science and politics in workshops, conferences and summits on Renewable Energy. * To advise governments and organisations in policy, implementation and sustainability of Renewable Energy activities world-wide. |
Progress against targetsTraditionally, the focus of ISES has been on technology-related issues within the field of renewable energy. However, it is clear that more work on policy mechanisms and frameworks for realising the renewable energy transition are needed, and the Society has increased its activity at a multilateral, multi-stakeholder level to achieve this.
ISES is involved in many activities areas, including: • Encouraging the use of renewable energy technologies everywhere through appropriate technology, scientific excellence, social responsibility and global communication. • Strives to realize a global network of the renewable energy community through a strong membership of individuals, institutions and companies active in the solar and renewable energy fields. • Supports sustainable development through the application of projects, technology transfer, education, training and appropriate policy development • Stimulates and encourages fundamental and applied research in solar energy • Fostering rapid access to information through communication and exchange platforms. |
Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
- Human resources development/training
- Education/building awareness
- Technology transfer/exchange
Communication and the exchange of ideas - direct contact between organisations and individuals facilitated by technology and networks of people. ISES forms the communicative substrate upon which new ideas grow. The spark of human interaction moves mankind towards a unified goal of sustainable growth - together, stronger, in a responsible manner.
Platforms for exchange, interaction and the development of goals across barriers:
ISES Solar World Congresses & International Events
Regional Conferences - EuroSun
National Conferences
Supported Events - Conferences of partner organisations, such as those of the International Renewable Energy Alliance
Projects - such as ISES Solar Academy
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
As an international NGO, ISES is actively involved in international multilateral activities. The Society was an active participant at the Rio Summit, the World Summit on Sustainable Development, and the CSD activities relating to energy, for instance the CSD 14 and15 meetings where side-events have and will take place. The topic of the 2006 CSD-14 ISES side-event was “Developing Countries – Transitioning to a Renewable Energy Future”. Two side-events are in planning for the CSD-15, one on cooperation between industrial and developing countries to tackle climate change, the second on potentials of renewable energy technologies in Africa and Asia as 100% scenarios to meet energy needs. ISES works in the areas of sustainable development, poverty alleviation through equitable access to energy through various activities, including projects and raising awareness at public and decision-making levels. In this way the work of ISES addressing the objectives set forth in the MDGs.
In 2005, the ISES Solar World Congress was concluded with a Resolution and Communiqué. With this document, 1600 scientists and solar industry delegates from 79 countries who attended the Congress confirmed their resolve to respond to the joint challenges of climate change, arising from human induced global warming and of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for the reduction of world poverty.
Other examples of ISES’ work towards sustainable development through renewable energies are two position papers. In 2003 the first ISES White Paper, “Transitioning to a Renewable Energy Future” was published providing a rationale for effective governmental renewable energy policies worldwide. In 2005, a second White Paper titled “Renewable Energy Future for the Developing World” was published addressing implementation policies to support renewable energies specific to developing countries.
Several projects have also been completed or currently running that address sustainable development and MDGs. For instance ISES is leading a project on the topic of solar energy for food processing and conservation. The project aims to build a network of solar food processing experts worldwide to improve the methods and technologies for the sustainable production of food using solar energy. Solar cooking and processing is a suitable, economical and reliable option to cook and process food in the developing and developed world.
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
In 2005, the ISES Solar World Congress was concluded with a Resolution and Communiqué. With this document, 1600 scientists and solar industry delegates from 79 countries who attended the Congress confirmed their resolve to respond to the joint challenges of climate change, arising from human induced global warming and of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for the reduction of world poverty.
Other examples of ISES’ work towards sustainable development through renewable energies are two position papers. In 2003 the first ISES White Paper, “Transitioning to a Renewable Energy Future” was published providing a rationale for effective governmental renewable energy policies worldwide. In 2005, a second White Paper titled “Renewable Energy Future for the Developing World” was published addressing implementation policies to support renewable energies specific to developing countries.
Several projects have also been completed or currently running that address sustainable development and MDGs. For instance ISES is leading a project on the topic of solar energy for food processing and conservation. The project aims to build a network of solar food processing experts worldwide to improve the methods and technologies for the sustainable production of food using solar energy. Solar cooking and processing is a suitable, economical and reliable option to cook and process food in the developing and developed world.
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
International cooperation to accelerate sustainable development in developing countries and related domestic policies; Changing consumption patterns; Promoting sustainable human settlement development; Integrating environment and development in decision-making; Promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development; Strengthening the role of non-governmental organizations: partners for sustainable development; Transfer of environmentally sound technology, cooperation and capacity-building; Promoting education, public awareness and training; Information for decision-making
Relevant Sections of the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 Sectors and issues; Means of implementation
Relevant Sections of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation Changing unsustainable patterns of consumption and production ; Protection and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development ; Sustainable development in a globalizing world ; Health and sustainable development ; Sustainable development for Africa ; Means of implementation ; Participation of major groups
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipISES is made up of a network of Members, National Sections, Regional Offices, the Board of Directors and the International Headquarters.
Members The members of ISES form the foundation upon which the ideals, goals and activities of the Society are built. A rich source of knowledge, experience and ideas, it is commitment and participation that set the ISES membership apart. Drawn from all over the world, members form a global community, unified through common goals. Their service requirements drive the services and products the Society offers. National Sections The National Sections of ISES network and co-ordinate Renewable Energy professionals and activities in the various member countries. They represent the cultural diversity of the Society as an international organisation, and initiate new projects and activities based on intimate knowledge of local conditions and requirements. The ISES motto "Think globally, act locally" is based on this local insight combined with the strong global perspective of an international player. Regional Offices Where strong regional co-ordination is required, ISES has formed Regional Offices aimed at supporting the intra-regional work of the Society. Currently, the Society has Regional Offices for Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Board of Directors Selected by the members of the National Sections, the members of the ISES Board of Directors initiate, accompany and advise the Society in its activities, projects and initiatives. From this body is drawn the Executive Committee of the ISES Board, which forms the link to the day-to-day executive activities of the International Headquarters. The Committee consists of the President, four Vice-Presidents, an Immediate Past-President, a Treasurer and a Secretary. The President and Vice-Presidents are elected by the Board. International Headquarters The Villa Tannheim in Freiburg, Germany, is the seat of ISES. Here the International Headquarters manages the extensive global network of ISES in a building extensively renovated with renewable energy and energy efficiency components. Focussing on innovative, effective organisational management, sensitive to cultural diversity and integrative in its practices, the ISES International Headquarters attempts to combine a pro-active approach to the furthering of renewable energy technologies with a communicative, professional and business-oriented executive philosophy. |
Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipISES is a multi-faceted, global membership organisation. With its long history and extensive technical and scientific expertise provided by its members, the Society is a modern, future-oriented non-governmental organisation (NGO). Clearly defined goals, extensive communication networks and practical, real-world projects are the hallmarks of ISES.
The central mechanisms to carry out the work and objectives of the Society are: Membership Conferences: international, regional and national Publications: REfocus - popular magazine about renewable energy industries; Solar Energy - peer reviewed, scientific journal; White Papers - outlining the transition for a renewable energy future; Conference Proceedings - from Solar World Congresses, Regional and National Conferences; Books on Renewable Energy - available through ISES Online Bookshop www.ises.org/bookshop Projects |
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Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
The Society is constantly expanding its activities, products and services. Conferences and workshops to bring people together, publications and information systems to keep them well informed, and access to resources that they require.
Membership of ISES is also an outreach activity. Linking north and south, east and west, the Society stands for the globalisation of the renewable energy community. Concrete projects and initiatives involving members from all over the world are initiated all the time-weaving far-flung individuals together in a close-knit team, one with common goals, common interests, and diverse and stimulating ideas.
Corporate membership of ISES represents a constructive way for institutions and companies to network, interact, and support the global development of renewable energy everywhere.
The ISES "Council for Industry" as well as the "Council for Research" are platforms within the ISES structure to serve as forums and outreach activities for bringing together trade & industry with the scientific & research community. Several topics are on the agenda including addressing problems and identifying solutions which can be communicated at the international level, for instance to the United Nations (ISES is accredited since 1973), IEA and other international organisations ISES is cooperating with such as the International Renewable Energy Alliance (IREA).
These joint activities enforce a renewable energy community around the world pursuing a vision: "Rapid Transition to a Renewable Energy World"
Membership of ISES is also an outreach activity. Linking north and south, east and west, the Society stands for the globalisation of the renewable energy community. Concrete projects and initiatives involving members from all over the world are initiated all the time-weaving far-flung individuals together in a close-knit team, one with common goals, common interests, and diverse and stimulating ideas.
Corporate membership of ISES represents a constructive way for institutions and companies to network, interact, and support the global development of renewable energy everywhere.
The ISES "Council for Industry" as well as the "Council for Research" are platforms within the ISES structure to serve as forums and outreach activities for bringing together trade & industry with the scientific & research community. Several topics are on the agenda including addressing problems and identifying solutions which can be communicated at the international level, for instance to the United Nations (ISES is accredited since 1973), IEA and other international organisations ISES is cooperating with such as the International Renewable Energy Alliance (IREA).
These joint activities enforce a renewable energy community around the world pursuing a vision: "Rapid Transition to a Renewable Energy World"