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GRÓ GTP's impact over almost 50 years: 'Investing in people is the most powerful renewable energy of all.'
The impact of nearly fifty years of Iceland‘s efforts to promote and advance geothermal energy around the world through the GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme was highlighted at the first event of a series focused on the four GRÓ Training Programmes: From Knowledge to Development Impact that took place on the 5th of November 2025 at the University of Iceland’s Ceremonial Hall. The recording is available online.
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Nearly 50 Years of Achievements by the GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme
It’s remarkable to think that Iceland was still classified as a developing country up until 1976. Around that same time, Icelanders began considering how they could best contribute to development and prosperity around the world, as a donor country in international development cooperation.
Statistics
816
Fellows have graduated from the Six Month Training Programme
203
Women have graduated from the Six Month Training Programme
67
Countries have been involved in the Six Month Training Programme
93
Fellows have graduated on a MSc Scholarship from GTP
6
Fellows have defended their thesis on a PhD Scholarship from GTP
34
MDG/SDG Short Courses held since 2005 with 1721 participants
4
Online course series held since 2021 with 350 participants
46
Tailored Courses held since 2010 with 1021 participants
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