US non-profit to raise $15m for glacier geo-engineering

[Geoengineering News]

https://www.qcintel.com/carbon/article/us-non-profit-to-raise-15m-for-glacier-geo-engineering-35427.html

31 January 2025

A US-based non-profit, likely called the "Arête Glacier Initiative" (AGI), is seeking an Executive Director to spearhead fundraising efforts and secure around $15 million to develop the field of "glacier interventions," a set of geoengineering techniques aimed at slowing down glacier melt and mitigating sea level rise caused by climate change. 

Key points about this initiative:

Focus on glacier geoengineering:

The non-profit is specifically interested in researching and developing technologies like surface albedo modification, ice shelf buttressing, and mooring curtains to slow glacier melt. 

Leadership role:

The Executive Director will be the public face of the organization, responsible for fundraising, building partnerships, and overseeing research initiatives. 

Scientific expertise:

The AGI is co-founded by prominent glaciologists from institutions like MIT and Dartmouth, who will likely serve as scientific advisors. 

Funding goal:

The organization aims to raise approximately $15 million to support research, development, and advocacy efforts related to glacier interventions. 

Further information:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/areteglacier_executive-director-ar%C3%AAte-glacier-initiative-ugcPost-7290727600535027712-ViKq

Source: Quantum Commodity Intelligence