Promotion+of+new+and+renewable+sources+of+energy

//The first step// //was a feasibility study carried out to evaluate the viability of interconnecting the power systems of the six countries – Egypt, **Iraq**, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey.// //The interconnection between Egypt and Jordan commissioned in October 1998, and eventually permits power transfer from Egypt to Jordan of up to 250 MW.// //The second step// //was accomplished at the beginning of 2001, and consists of the interconnection line between Jordan, Syria and the interconnection between Syria & Lebanon is commissioned in 2003/2004.// //The third step// //consists of interconnection lines between **Iraq**, Syria, and Turkey. The project will permit power transfer of up to 600 MW.// //Interconnection between Syria & Turkey ongoing work.// //Interconnection between Syria & **Iraq**, **Iraq** & Turkey not yet started.// []

IRAQ noted the impediments created by the economic sanctions to the reconstruction and development of electricity infrastructure destroyed during the Gulf War. []

Policy Statement
Iraq is nation under stress and constant disturbances of the peace, has a relatively long history of meeting its energy needs through Fossil fuel, takes a a definite stance in this topic. Iraq possesses a relatively high abundance of oil production, an has the worlds largest proven petroleum reserves. Iraq ’s energy sector is heavily based upon oil, with approximately 94 percent of its energy needs met with petroleum. Iraq ’s oil sector has suffered over the past several decades from sanctions, and its oil infrastructure is in need of modernization and investment. Therefore the nation of Iraq is will desperately needs and supports the promotion of new and renewable sources because as the nation is being exploited for its oil, the reserves are bound to run out. While being thankful for the significant development in the implementation of natural energy sources, Iraq feels that this implementation still faces hardships in developing nations. Iraq asks for international support in the same implementation in developing countries. Application of new and renewable sources of energy available in Iraq is now a major issue in strategic planning for alternatives to fossil fuels to provide part of local energy demand. In general, Iraq promises to prove its well-defined commitment through active participation in this discussion with open-mindedness.


 * Operative Clauses**

1. Calls upon all nations, especially MEDC's, to continue the research to expand the renewable energy techniques that succeed multiple goals through, a. wind pumps, that would replace diesel pumps b. solar heating system, most cost and environmental effective through the direct pumped system c. solar water desalinization, replaces fuel wood to fill in the need for potable water

2. Instructs all nations, that are economically capable, to adopt at least one form of renewable energy, such as biofuel, wind power, hydropower, solar energy, etc. This will decrease dependence on nonrenewable energy such as oil, for example, and promote the renewable energy market. Guidelines for this project are as follows; a. All MEDCs will be obligated to comply with this project. b. An organization will be established, in order to regulate and supervise all fuel consumptions.

3. Calls upon the creation of a fuel bank that will control the trade of fuel and monitor all its effect on the atmosphere.