At COP31, Türkiye’s geothermal announcement marks important step toward accelerating global deployment
ANTALYA – Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes Türkiye’s announcement of the Global Geothermal Ambition 2050 at COP31, an important step toward strengthening international cooperation and accelerating the development and deployment of next-generational geothermal energy.
“Next-generation geothermal has the potential to fundamentally expand the world’s clean energy options, providing reliable, around-the-clock power from domestic resources. But realizing that potential will take more than technological innovation alone,” said Terra Rogers, Senior Director for Clean Power at CATF. “Governments must work together to create the conditions for deployment, from supporting early-stage exploration and demonstration to establishing clear regulatory frameworks and building the supply chains we need to scale. Türkiye’s announcement at COP31 is an opportunity to build that international momentum.”
CATF’s recent report, Next-Generation Geothermal at Scale: A Global Action Framework, identifies the policy and institutional measures governments and multilateral institutions can take to accelerate geothermal deployment. CATF has also called for deeper international partnerships to connect countries across the geothermal value chain, from research and development to manufacturing, project construction, and deployment.
“COP31 can help lay the foundation for a more coordinated international approach to geothermal development,” said David Yellen, Director, Cross-Regional Impact at CATF. “The priority now is to establish a lasting framework for cooperation that brings more countries into the effort, mobilizes investment, and helps translate technological progress into projects around the world.”
CATF, Iceland, and New Zealand will co-host a press conference at COP31 on November 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. TRT, bringing together ministers from Iceland and New Zealand to discuss opportunities for global geothermal collaboration and priorities for 2027. The discussion will explore lessons learned from both countries and how international partnerships can accelerate technology development, mobilize investment, and overcome shared barriers to deployment. Learn more here.
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