The History of Solar Geoengineering

Live Discussion

The History of Solar Geoengineering

On 16 July 2026, SRM360 hosted a live discussion on how the field of solar geoengineering originated and developed, and how it may evolve in the future.

Watch the recording to explore this topic with expert panellists David Keith, Sikina Jinnah, and Oliver Morton.

Published July 16, 2026

Updated July 16, 2026

The discussion explores:

What were the origins of solar geoengineering?
Which major events shaped the science and governance of the issue?
What defines the current moment and how might the field evolve over the coming years?

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A Brief History of Solar Geoengineering

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Citation

SRM360 (2026) – "The History of Solar Geoengineering" [Video]. Published online at SRM360.org. Retrieved from: 'https://srm360.org/video/history-of-solar-geoengineering-2026/' [Online Resource] Last revised: July 16, 2026

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