From Paris to Marrakech – from COP21 to COP22 and Any Implications for Renewables and the Geothermal Sector

Abstract

The international climate change conference (Conference of the Parties = COP21) which took place in Paris in Dec. 2015 brought together global leaders of 195 countries. Discussion outcomes clearly showed that transitioning rapidly to a future fueled by renewable energy is the most effective way to decarbonize economies. The paper presents the COP21 achievements, the Paris agreement leading towards the decarbonisation of economies, initiatives kick-started in Paris, the role of geothermal energy and of the International Geothermal Association.