Renewables 2004 has completely fulfilled all expectations: On Friday, 4 June, government delegates from 154 countries adopted the Political Declaration of renewables 2004. The declaration contains definitions of common political objectives for promoting the role of renewable energies.

In the International Action Programme, governments, international organisations and stakeholders have committed to a plethora of activities that are geared towards the increased use of renewable energies.

197 proposed voluntary actions and commitments from all over the globe have been accepted for incorporation into the IAP. All submitting parties express a strong willingness to promote renewable energies. See also the press release dated 2 June 2004. The Policy Recommendations give practical advice on how to promote the development of the market for renewable energies in the North and South.

The conference Documents

• Political Declaration of renewables 2004
• The International Action Programme (19 July 2004)
• List of Actions and Commitments
• Policy Recommendations (Final)
• The Conference Report
• The Conference Issue Paper