Geneva, Switzerland
“Assessing Solar Radiation Modification”
12 October 2022, 15:00-16:15 (CET)
Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipation (GESDA) summit, Geneva, Switzerland
Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) has been scientifically, politically and societally divisive. Some experts don’t even want to discuss proposals to go on with fundamental research in the field. There is fear that future societies could succumb to “techno fix” attitudes, potentially damaging current climate change mitigation policies. Other experts believe that interventions such as cloud brightening, aerosol injection, and creating more reflective surfaces must be part of a possible intervention portfolio, especially if other measures fail. Regardless of position, both sides agree that the planet’s future is in peril and people and governments must act.
With the consequences of climate change rising, should we be doing fundamental research on SRM, or at least verifying the feasibility of these technologies?
How can we deal with the risks and consequences that some actors will deploy SRM techniques unilaterally?
How do we create an inclusive multilateral process to make sure that no country is left out of any possible decision on using SRM technologies?
Join this session to explore how disparate communities can address wide ranging ramifications of perhaps humanity’s greatest challenge.Moderated by Milica Momcilovic
With Frank Biermann, Sikina Jinnah, Pascal Lamy, Chukwumerije Okereke, Janos Pasztor, and Gernot Wagner