Primers
SRM360’s Primers address key climate issues and regions, exploring how they could be affected by climate change and solar geoengineering, also known as sunlight reflection methods (SRM). These short, accessible documents are designed to support policymakers, journalists, and others interested in learning more about what SRM might mean for the issues they care about.
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SRM & West Africa
With risks from climate change mounting, there is growing interest in sunlight reflection methods (SRM). This primer introduces SRM and explores what it could mean for West Africa.
SRM & the AMOC
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is at risk of collapse due to climate change. This primer explores this risk and the impacts that sunlight reflection methods (SRM) could have.
SRM & Security
As climate change continues, its geopolitical and security risks are likely to rise. This primer explores these risks and the impacts that sunlight reflection methods (SRM) could have.
SRM & Corals
Corals face a bleak outlook as climate change and ocean acidification worsen. This primer outlines these threats and potential interventions, exploring what impacts sunlight reflection methods (SRM) could have.
SRM & the Amazon
The Amazon is under threat from climate change and deforestation. This primer outlines these threats and explores what impacts sunlight reflection methods (SRM) could have on the rainforest.
SRM & Brazil
Brazil is experiencing the worsening impacts of climate change and there is growing interest in sunlight reflection methods (SRM). This primer introduces SRM and explores what it could mean for Brazil.
SRM & Extreme Heat
Climate change is worsening extreme heat and emissions cuts are falling short. This primer introduces SRM and outlines how it might address extreme heat, as well as the risks it could pose.