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Welcome to the International Geothermal Association
The International Geothermal Association (IGA), founded in 1988, is a scientific, educational and cultural organization established to operate worldwide. It has nearly 5,000 members in over 65 countries.
The IGA is a non-political, non-profit, non-governmental organization with special consultative status to the UN and special observer status to the Green Climate Fund. The objectives of the IGA are to encourage research, the development and utilization of geothermal resources worldwide through the publication of scientific and technical information among the geothermal specialists, the business community, governmental representatives, UN organisations, civil society and the general public. >> read more
IGA News
Photo contest for IGA Calendar 2018
This year the International Geothermal Association would like to continue the nice tradition of the IGA Photo Contest. Once again, everyone is welcome to send their geothermal pictures to us!
Press Release: New IGA Executive Director Dr. Marit Brommer
On behalf of the IGA Board it is my pleasure to introduce our new Executive Director, Marit Brommer.
Coordinating Officer - International Research and Education - Vacancy
For the International Geothermal Centre (GZB), which is a scientific institute of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, the Bochum University of Applied Sciences has a vacancy starting as soon as possible for the position as an
Coordinating Officer - International Research and Education
REN21 Steering Committee meeting in Paris & MEXIREC
A brief report on the meeting is presented and a REN21 press release on the MEXIREC.
Press release: COP22 - Renewable energy technologies ready to deliver
The REN Alliance confirmed readiness and cost effectiveness of renewables in Marrakesh.
REN Alliance COP22 Side Event: Renewables Working Together: Rural, City, National, Regional and Island Approaches
Monday 14 November at 16:45 (UTC) in Observer Room 5(300). Marrakech, Morocco
Latin America Symposium by IGA and IEA Geothermal at the next GeoTHERM – expo and congress
A joint event is organised on 14-15 Feb. 2017
Geothermal News
Call of EoIs for project funding in Latin America
1st call for Expressions of Interest will be published on 15 Jan. 2017.
Invitation to participate in the Energy Globe Award
Submit innovative showcase projects by 6 December 2016
Mexico: Kick-off Meeting of the GEMex Project
On 15-17 November 2016, the initial general meeting of the GEMex project was held in Morelia, capital city of the State of Michoacán, Mexico.
Call for project proposals
IRENA and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development invite the submission of project proposals. Deadline 15th Feb. 2017.
Free Training courses for shallow geothermal applications and heat pump technology
The International Geothermal Centre (GZB) and the Bochum University of applied science offer serval training courses for shallow geothermal applications and heat pump technology in the period from Oct 15, 2016 till Nov 30, 2016.
Globally-applicable reporting standard is now effective
A harmonized standard for reporting geothermal resources has become operational.
Invitation to participate in the GeoWell Risk Assessment Survey
The International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS) is performing a survey within the framework of the GeoWell Project.
Bergen, Norway
Izmir, Turkey
Astana City, Kazakhstan
Reno, Nevada, USA
Rauha, Laappenranta, Finland
