Press Release

September 21, 2012
  • Global Environment

The 4th Annual Meeting of the International Research Network for Low-Carbon Societies (LCS-RNet) held

The 4th Annual Meeting of LCS-RNet was held 17-18 September, in Oxford, England. There were 71 participants from 14 nations. The meeting noted the transformation of the energy system, science policy interaction and the low-carbon transition in developing countries. The future of LCS-RNet needs to be discussed and it was agreed to continue discussing for the next meeting. Japan offered to host the 5th annual meeting, which was welcomed by the participants. The meeting results are to be announced at a side event at the UNFCCC COP18 this year and the G8 Environment Minister's Meeting in 2013.

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