IGA calls for cooperation, public support for geothermal with Beijing Declaration
The International Geothermal Association has published the Beijing Declaration (source: IGA)
Carlo Cariaga
25 Sep 2023
The IGA has published the Beijing Declaration, calling for a focus on education, public support, and cooperation within the global geothermal community.
Following the World Geothermal Congress 2023 in Beijing, China, the International Geothermal Association (IGA) has published the Beijing Declaration – a document that highlights the role of geothermal energy in the energy transition movement, outlines what the global geothermal industry will do, and calls for support from decision-makers in the industry.
The full Beijing Declaration document is available via this link.
Among the several points outlined in the document, the IGA calls on the global geothermal sector to bring about technological innovation and high-quality geothermal development through cooperation. To this end, an international commission on geothermal heating and cooling standards is to be established, incorporating experts from various from countries to establish an international standard system to ensure the safety and compliance of geothermal projects.
The IGA also enjoins the decision-makers in the industry to focus on strengthening education and public support for geothermal, investing in research and technological innovation, and encouraging the transfer of geothermal technologies and knowledge through cooperation between the industrial and academe communities. The document calls for coordinated development between geothermal and other clean energies to realize their complementary and efficient utilization.
A central theme of the Beijing Declaration is the distinction of geothermal energy as one of the more important elements of achieving carbon emission peaking and carbon neutrality. Through the efforts of governments, the international community, companies, and the academia, geothermal is poised to make prominent contributions to addressing global energy and environmental issues and driving sustainable development.
With its abundance, reliability, versatility, and low carbon emissions, geothermal energy deserves a more notable role in the energy transition movement.
The World Geothermal Congress 2023 in Beijing, China gathered geothermal professionals from 54 countries throughout five continents to study and discuss about the exploration, development, and utilization of geothermal, accelerate the development of renewable energy, and stand together to respond to the challenges of global climate change.
