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17
March 1992
TO:
- Ms.
Ros Kelly
- Australia
Minister of Environment
- Mr.
Alan Griffith
- Australia
Minister of Resources & Energy
- GENI
Australia Coordinating Team
I have
followed closely the work of Global Energy Network
Institute (GENI) for some time, and find the project
to be one of the most important opportunities to further
the cause of environmental protection and sustainable
development. Energy is the centerpiece of industrial
civilization, primary to the debate leading to UNCED,
and a key element in the discussion on climate negotiations.
The findings
of the GENI International Workshop in Canada last
year were impressive, and I encouraged Peter Meisen,
GENI'S Executive Director, to deepen those conclusions
with an International conference in Australia. I am
pleased to see this commitment is now planned for
Sydney* in November 1992. By following on the heels
of UNCED, the world should pay close attention to
the event you are hosting.
UNEP fully
supports the objectives of your International Conference,
and while funding is not available, we would be prepared
to work with you as a co-sponsor of the conference,
offering UN expertise, delegate contacts, and my personal
participation.
The GENI
project ultimately will require the cooperation of
all nations if it is to be implemented. The precessional
benefits of your event could go far beyond even your
own expectations. I wish you well in your preparations,
and look forward to working with you.
* rescheduled
for Geneva
Yours
in the service of the Earth,
NOEL
J. BROWN
Director
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