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Reining in Phaëthon’s Chariot: Principles for the Governance of Geoengineering

2012

Scholarly Work

Adam D.K. Abelkop, Jonathan C. Carlson

This article aims to contribute to the emerging debate about geoengineering by suggesting governance principles and mechanisms, primarily focused on the more invasive techniques of ocean carbon dioxide removal technologies.

Geoengineering a Future for Humankind: Some Technical and Ethical Considerations

2012

Scholarly Work

Rafael Leal-Arcas , Andrew Filis-Yelaghotis

This paper seeks to outline the various contentious issues regarding geoengineering (which here includes ocean fertilization and afforestation) that arise in relation to its ethical, technological, political, and trade-related legal dimensions.

Regulatory Framework for Climate-Related Geoengineering Relevant to the Convention on Biological Diversity

2012

Scientific Report

Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

This study describes the current regulatory and legal framework that may apply to climate-related geoengineering, and identifies the gaps in science based global, transparent and effective control and regulatory mechanisms.

The regulation of geoengineering: A gathering storm for international climate change policy?

2012

Scholarly Work

K.A. Brent, J. McGee

This article argues for an international agreement to be established to regulate decisions regarding the testing and use of geoengineering and that Australia should adopt a strong leadership role in relation to any international regulatory efforts.

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Policy Options: Reducing Australia’s Dependence on Coal, Natural Gas, and Other Nonrenewable Energy Resources

2011

Scholarly Work

Michael Jeffery

This article explores the role of industry in enabling Australia to move toward a less carbon intensive economy, with a closer look at industry's role in carbon capture and storage, afforestation and reforestation, and biochar technologies.

IPCC Expert Meeting on Geoengineering

2011

Scientific Report

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

This meeting report summarizes discussions of three Working Groups to the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) on geoengineering, including carbon dioxide removal.

Development of a Global CO2 Pipeline Infrastructure

2010

Think Tank Report

IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme

This report reviews the legal impediments which might hamper development of international CO2 transportation networks.

Ocean Iron Fertilization in the Context of the Kyoto Protocol and the post-Kyoto Process

2009

Scholarly Work

Christine Bertram

This paper reviews the regulatory aspects connected to ocean iron fertilization, including its legal status and open access issues.

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