11.05.2013

# New Publications

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Gardiner, Stephen M. (2013): Why geoengineering is not a ‘global public good’, and why it is ethically misleading to frame it as one

Gardiner, Stephen M. (2013): Why geoengineering is not a ‘global public good’, and why it is ethically misleading to frame it as one. In: Climatic Change. DOI 10.1007/s10584-013-0764-x

"This paper argues that the paradigm example of geoengineering—stratospheric sulfate injection (hereafter ‘SSI’)—does not fit the canonical technical definition of a global public good, and that more relaxed versions are unhelpful."

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09.04.2013

# New Publications

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Parson, Edward A.; Ernst, Lia N. (2013): International Governance of Climate Engineering

Parson, Edward A.; Ernst, Lia N. (2013): International Governance of Climate Engineering. In: Theoretical Inquiries in Law 14 (1). DOI 10.1515/til-2013-015

"We advance preliminary suggestions to address two priority areas for early investigation: how international cooperation on early CE research can help develop shared norms that can grow robust enough to support future decision needs; and how early research and development on CE can be made to complement and encourage, rather than undermine, parallel efforts to reduce climate risks by cutting emissions."

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25.03.2013

# New Publications

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Brent, Kerryn Anne; McGee, Jeffrey Scott (2012): The regulation of geoengineering: A gathering storm for international climate change policy?

Brent, Kerryn Anne; McGee, Jeffrey Scott (2012): The regulation of geoengineering: A gathering storm for international climate change policy? In: Air Quality and Climate Change 46 (4), pp. 22–27.

" We argue that there are two reasons for the rise of interest in geoengineering." 1. failing international climate negotiation, 2. advancement in CE technologies.

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24.03.2013

# Media

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Planetsave: Geo-Engineers Without Orders – Lack of Rules Could Mean More Rogue Experimenters

On the Canadian iron fertilization experiment and the need for regulation.

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21.03.2013

# Media

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[press review] Geoengineering Governance (Parson/Keith)

Media coverage of Parson/Keith: End the Deadlock on Governance of Geoengineering Research. [updated 21.03.]


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15.03.2013

# New Publications

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Parson, E. A.; Keith, D. W. (2013): End the Deadlock on Governance of Geoengineering Research

Parson, E. A.; Keith, D. W. (2013): End the Deadlock on Governance of Geoengineering Research. In: Science 339 (6125), pp. 1278–1279. DOI 10.1126/science.1232527

"Can scientifi c self-regulation control small-scale research, or is governmental regulation needed?"

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13.02.2013

# New Publications

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Bickel, J. Eric (2013): Climate engineering and climate tipping-point scenarios

Bickel, J. Eric (2013): Climate engineering and climate tipping-point scenarios. In: Environ Syst Decis. (in press) DOI 10.1007/s10669-013-9435

"In this paper, we analyze the potential value of one climate engineering technology family, known as solar radiation management (SRM) to manage the risk of differing tipping-point scenarios. We find that adding SRM to a policy of emissions controls may be able to help manage the risk of climate tipping points and that its potential benefits are large."

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06.11.2012

# New Publications

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Bodansky, Daniel (2012): The Who, What, and Wherefore of Geoengineering Governance

Bodansky, Daniel (2012): The Who, What, and Wherefore of Geoengineering Governance. Arizona State University (Working Paper).

"This article analyzes the basic governance issues raised by geoengineering, including the possible functions, forms, objects and agents of governance."

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21.09.2012

# New Publications

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Leal-Arcas, Rafael; Filis, Andrew (2012): Geoengineering a Future for Humankind. Some Technical and Ethical Considerations

Leal-Arcas, Rafael; Filis, Andrew (2012): Geoengineering a Future for Humankind. Some Technical and Ethical Considerations. In: Carbon and Climate Law Review (CCLR) 6 (2), pp. 128–148

"Clear rules in relation to how these strategies and techniques ought to be governed are in urgent need. Rules should not be limited to the governance aspects, but should also provide for the commercial use of geoengineering."

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20.09.2012

# Political Papers

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2012): Geoengineering in Relation to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2012): Geoengineering in Relation to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Technical and Regulatory Matters. Convention on Biological Diversity. Montreal (Technical Series, 66)

"These studies—published here—were conducted by a highly authorative group of experts, thanks to financial support from the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Norway and the European Commission. The studies were subject to two rounds of peer review, and then discussed at the sixteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-16), where they were well-received."

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