Global Agenda Council on Energy Security 2011
Energy security is the reliable, stable and sustainable supply of energy at affordable prices and social cost. For many years governments have struggled to provide energy security through a mix of policies that have tempered demand and increased supply. There is growing evidence that these policies are falling far short of the effort needed. Energy exporters and importers are interdependent and increasingly anxious about the reliability of energy supplies. Additionally, a number of interlinked issues and challenges have appeared in recent years. The Council on Energy Security aims to identify and discuss these challenges.