This book resulted from the recognition of the need to the systematic teaching and training material on energy efficiency, end-use analysis, demand side management and integrated resource planning.

The main objective of the workshop was to promote discussions, gather information and establish a working plan on sustainable consumption issues for the region. The main findings of the meeting will be compiled together with other contributions from other parts of the world to integrate a global status report on the issue of sustainable consumption to be presented at the World Summit on Sustainable Development to take place in Johannesburg in 2002.