The global scene - 10 years after Stockholm

Abstract

We have entered 1982. Ten years now have passed since the holding of the United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm. These ten years have been a period of fundamental changes. We are today witnessing environmental problems of a character and of a scope that were not even conceived of at the time of "Stock- holm". They have to be met by action. Since "Stockholm" we have seen the emergence of a global energy crisis; with many facets permeating most aspects of economic and social development. All countries do face a time of enormous efforts to make a transition of and building up new energy systems. Environment must be in focus when decisions are taken on the creation of a new energy system. Let me illustrate with a few concrete examples.