Climate Governance State of Art: A Snapshot on Current Discussions on Solar Radiation Management - Conference Paper

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https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-95-1121-1_22

Authors: Yvette Ramos

Abstract

Governance in the climate field involves a range of actions, processes, traditions, and institutions through which authority is exercised and decisions are implemented. This includes social norms, rules, institutions, and processes, involving both legal and non-legal measures like codes of conduct and standards, collectively termed “transnational regulation.” Key purposes include organizing and coordinating technologies, conducting risk analysis, ensuring sustainable and responsible research, and defining mandates to influence technology development via policy and economic incentives. Effective governance strategies must be flexible and inclusive, engaging diverse stakeholders to manage the impacts and risks of various climate technologies. The International Space Weather Initiative (ISWI) is a global project that studies the effects of solar activity on Earth’s environment and technology.

Solar Radiation Management (SRM) aims to mitigate global warming by reflecting sunlight back into space. Both ISWI and SRM rely on scientific research and data to evaluate their potential benefits and risks. ISWI can provide critical information on solar activity that may influence SRM methods such as like Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI). Conversely, SRM may impact space weather and the climate system, which ISWI can monitor and evaluate.

The paper discusses the current state of climate governance, focusing on SRM and the potential contributions of ISWI to the governance process.

Source: Springer Nature Link