Human Intervention in the Earth's Climate: The Governance of Geoengineering in 2025+

This report examines the governance of geoengineering, specifically solar radiation management (SRM), in the context of climate change mitigation efforts.

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The research method involved structured scenario planning, factor collection and selection, factor-system analysis, and the construction of two scenarios. This process included expert reviews, robustness checks, and the derivation of strategic options and policy recommendations.

(Generated with the help of GPT-4)

The report explores the future of geoengineering governance, focusing on solar radiation management (SRM) as a potential response to climate change. It presents two scenarios for 2025 and beyond, analyzing the implications of SRM research, development, and deployment, and offers policy recommendations for effective global governance. The scenarios consider the outcomes of UNFCCC negotiations, research cooperation, industry investment, and the impact of natural disasters on the adoption of SRM. The report emphasizes the need for inclusive, transparent governance structures and the importance of linking SRM to broader climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Drivers mentioned include:

• UNFCCC negotiations
• Research cooperation on geoengineering
• degree of institutionalization and formalization of a governance framework
• BRICS view regarding geoengineering

Categories: 2015 publication year | English publication language | Global geographic scope | climate change | geoengineering | global geographic scope | governance | industry investment | natural disasters | policy recommendations | research cooperation | scenario planning | solar radiation management | technology | unfccc