Geothermal Energy: Powering a Resilient and Decarbonised Energy Future
This session will bring together key stakeholders to strengthen understanding of geothermal energy’s role in advancing clean, reliable, and inclusive energy systems. Stakeholders will identify priority actions, discuss scalable solutions to common challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration to accelerate geothermal deployment.
November 12
Global Renewables Hub, IRENA Pavillon
This session will bring together key stakeholders to strengthen understanding of geothermal energy’s role in advancing clean, reliable, and inclusive energy systems. Stakeholders will identify priority actions, discuss scalable solutions to common challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration to accelerate geothermal deployment.
12:00 - 12:15
Welcome remarks
María Erla Marelsdóttir
Ambassador for Climate Change, Iceland
H.E Francesco La Camera
Director General, IRENA
12:15 - 12:55
Moderator
Nótt Thorberg
Director of Green by Iceland
Dr. Devon Gardner
COP30 Delegation Representative, Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, St. Kitts and Nevis
Mr. Demetrios Papathansiou
Global Director of Energy and Extractive Industries Global Practice
Mr. Marcio Campos
Vice-President of Sales, Power Generation Latin America, Siemens Energy
Ms. Caroline Choi
Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Corporate Affairs, Edison International and Southern California Edison