Integration of natural and social environment in the implementation of geothermal projects

Stakeholder attitudes and needs are diverse hence from a sociological approach, project developers approach for social acceptance should differ depending on the situation for each geothermal prospect. Results of attitude surveys of local municipal governments as key stakeholders suggest that governments and developers should continue to provide information to improve social acceptance. In order to achieve social acceptance, explanation based on geoscientific facts and the concept of Overall System Design may be effective.