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Key messages for the ethical governance of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) research

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Abstract

Tailored for EU policymakers and global stakeholders, this policy brief emphasizes ethical governance, international collaboration, and public engagement in Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) research. To ensure responsible, just and sustainable SRM research, TechEthos project encourages EU policymakers to:
- Define SRM Field Testing, Deployment, and SRM Research on an international level;
- Formulate transparent and accountable EU Research Policy through politically legitimate bodies;
- Adopt a precautionary approach guided by ethical considerations when assessing the risks of SRM research policy programs;
- Include normative values like legitimacy and global justice in assessing SRM implications for human rights.
Original languageEnglish
Commissioning bodyEuropean Commission
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2023

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  2. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  3. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  4. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

  • Solar Radiation Management
  • Geoengineering
  • Ethics and technology
  • Governance
  • Responsibility
  • Precautionary Principle
  • Legitimacy
  • Global justice
  • Policymakers

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