[7] The first idea to create a structured group of organizations and experts involved in development and promotion of geothermal energy dates back to the late sixties.
Preliminary discussions about the establishment of an international geothermal association took place during the Symposium on Geothermal Energy, which was held in Pisa, Italy, in September 1970, initiated by UN-DTCD (United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development) and organized by ENEL and CNR.
In 1986 there was a special study dedicated to the institutional aspects of a possible international geothermal association.
The IGA's mission is to advocate for and promote the sustainable utilization and development of geothermal resources worldwide.
Our multifaceted approach encompasses areas of Training and Capacity Building, Communication and Outreach, Geothermal Standards, Sustainability, Finance and Investment[9] The International Geothermal Association consists of its members, its executive team, and its board of directors.