The World Coal Institute was a co-sponsor of this conference. Membership is open to coal producers and coal consumers alike from anywhere in the world.
Present membership is drawn from six continents.
The World Coal Institute has Category II Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and Consultative Status with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation. Continued access to unrestricted supplies of energy is of major importance to all economies. The global community has a demand for energy. With growth in the global population, demand for energy is continuing to rise. Coal is an abundant, safe, secure, clean and cost-competitive energy source.