Making sense of calls for bans and moratoria for solar geoengineering

Podcast

Making sense of calls for bans and moratoria for solar geoengineering

On 9 April 2025, SRM360 hosted a live discussion on the growing debate surrounding moratoria and bans on solar geoengineering. Listen to the episode to explore the differences between bans and moratoria, the pros and cons of each, and policy discussions on the horizon with expert panellists Josh Horton, Julie Vinders, Joe Sonka, and Craig Segall.

Featuring Pete Irvine, Julie Vinders, Josh Horton, Joe Sonka and Craig Segall

Published July 15, 2025

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Note, since this recording the U.S. EPA published a new resource on geoengineering.

Why is this relevant now?

European Commission Review: The Commission is considering proposals for moratoria on certain SRM activities that were recommended by scientific advisors.
State-level bans in the US: More than 30 US states have proposed or adopted a ban on geoengineering.
Divided academic viewpoints: An influential group of academics have called for a non-use agreement, which includes a ban on outdoor experiments.

Video

Live Discussion: Making Sense of Calls for Bans and Moratoria for Solar Geoengineering

72 mins

Article

SRM Bans and Moratoria: Calls to Restrict Solar Geoengineering Activities

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Perspective

Can Formal SRM Governance Be Built From Informal Principles?

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Citation

SRM360 (2025) – "Making sense of calls for bans and moratoria for solar geoengineering" [Podcast]. Published online at SRM360.org. Retrieved from: 'https://srm360.org/podcast/making-sense-of-calls-for-bans-and-moratoria-for-solar-geoengineering/' [Online Resource]

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