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Training course in Deep Geothermal Systems: CAS DEEGEOSYS
The University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland) has the pleasure to announce the opening of the registration for the 2nd edition of the training course in Deep Geothermal Systems: CAS DEEGEOSYS, which will begin on September 9, 2013.
IFC-IGA Launch Event Best Practice Guide
On 27 March 2013 the International Finance Cooperation (IFC) together with the International Geothermal Association (IGA) launched the Best Practice Guide GEOTHERMAL EXPLORATION BEST PRACTICES: A GUIDE TO RESOURCE DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND PRESENTATION FOR GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS in Istanbul, Turkey.
1st Workshop on the Geothermal Energy Initiative in Latin America
At the beginning of 2013 the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) together with the Latin America Energy Organization (OLADE) and the International Geothermal Association (IGA) decided to collaborate to promote geothermal energy in Latin America.
Vacancy announcement Professor for Reservoir Engineering & Petrophysics
The Bochum University of Applied Sciences (Germany) asks candidates to apply until 31 March 2013.
Webinar on the Renewables Global Futures Report 2013
On Wed 27 Feb. 2013 at 9:00pm UTC/GMT a webinar is conducted together with the lead author Eric Martinot.
Joint launch event Geothermal Best Practices
On 27 March 2013 the IFC and IGA Service Company will launch the IFC-IGA Geothermal Best Practice Guide in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants are invited to join the event.
IGA Participation at the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF)
From 12-13 Feb. the IGA attended two meetings of the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) at the German Ministry of Economics and Technology.
Bochum Graduate School offers 10 PhD positions in Germany
The newly founded Graduate School of the Bochum University of Applied Sciences and Ruhr University of Bochum (RUB) offer 10 PhD positions in the field of applied research on Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems.
Signing of MoU between IGA & IRENA
On 17 January 2013 the IGA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Call for nominations for 2013-2016 IGA Directors
IGA members can nominate IGA Board members by petition until 15 March 2013.
IGA in World Action publication
IGA collaborated with World Action on a publication for the last UN Climate Change Conference in Doha.
REN Alliance side event at COP 18 in Doha
The partners of the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance) successfully organised the side event "Towards 100% Renewables: Case Studies and Examples from Regions and Municipalities" at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 18 in Doha, Qatar.
IGA Board meeting held in Nairobi prior to the Regional African Conference
The IGA Board of Directors recently met on 19 and 20 Nov. 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. Shortly afterwards the regional geothermal conference ARGeo-C4 was held.
Summer Course by the National Geothermal Academy, Nevada, US
The National Geothermal Academy at the University of Nevada, Reno, is offering an 8-week intensive summer course. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2012.
Call for applications for IGA funds for educational events
IGA members who are considering holding short training courses in any aspect of geothermal energy can apply to the IGA for financial assistance to run the proposed courses.
Report released on "Skills and Occuptational Needs in Renewable Energy"
The ILO and the EU recently released the report "Skills and Occuptational Needs in Renewable Energy". The IGA contributed sector-specific data on geothermal energy.
REN Alliance publish strategy paper on the Green Climate Fund
On 20 Oct. 2011 the five partners of the REN Alliance released a position paper on the Green Climate Fund.
Establishment of the IGA East African Regional Branch
During the IGA Board of Directors meeting on 18-19 November 2011, the Board approved the formation of the IGA East African Regional Branch. You may read the background paper for the establishment of the IGA East African Regional Branch. The Board nominated Meseret as Chairwoman of the Branch.
Regional geothermal power plant maps produced
In December 2011 the IGA Secretariat produced three regional geothermal power plant maps (Central America, New Zealand, Indonesia/ Philippines) in cooperation with the International Geothermal Centre, Bochum.
Policy Brief on role of geothermal in international energy strategies
In early summer 2011 three energy strategies were launched. The policy brief provides an overview.
IEA Technolgy Roadmap Geothermal Heat and Power
The Technology Roadmap Geothermal Heat and Power of the IEA (International Energy Agency) was released on 14 June 2011.
IPCC Special Report on Renewable Energies and Climate Change (SRREN)
The Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation (SRREN) explores the current contribution and potential of renewable energy sources to provide energy services for a sustainable social and economic development path.
Status of geothermal energy power plants in Japan
The geothermal energy power plants in Japan were hardly affected by the earthquakes.
Induced Seismicity
The GtV-BV (German Geothermal Association) has issued a position paper on Induced Seismicity.
Bali Declaration
At the closing ceremony of the successful World Geothermal Congress 2010 (WGC2010) the Bali Declaration was signed on 30 April.
