Energy day at Rio+20
Opening Session: Achieving sustainable energy for all
Robert Orr, Policy Coordination and Strategic Planning in the Executive Office of the
Secretary-General, moderated the opening session of Energy Day at Rio+20, which was
convened under the theme “Achieving Sustainable Energy for All.”
Sha Zukang, Secretary-General of Rio+20, underscored the importance of energy
in all three of the dimensions of sustainable development. He welcomed Energy Day as
an opportunity to generate new ideas towards energy-related targets, and observed the
opportunity for Rio+20 to secure high-level support and commitment to move towards ending
energy poverty.