Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
Statement of concern by the the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission regarding ocean fertilization on October 19th, 2012.
Regulatory Framework for Climate-Related Geoengineering Relevant to 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.
Arctic Dreams and Geoengineering Wishes: The Collateral Damage of Climate Change
This Article examines two particularly important areas in which climate change is exposing fundamental gaps in existing systems of global governance: The Governance of the Article Ocean and the governance regime applicable to geoengineering.
Sowing Seeds Uncertain: Ocean Iron Fertilization, Climate Change, and the International Environmental Law Framework
This article proposes a legal framework to harmonize the overlapping and conflicting international regulatory regime on ocean iron fertilization.
Ocean Fertilization: The Potential of Ocean Fertilization for Climate Change Mitigation (Report to U.S. Congress)
This report assesses the climate mitigation potential of ocean fertilization as requested by Public Law 111-117.
A/65/L.20 – Draft Resolution Oceans and the Law of the Sea
Draft resolution on ocean fertilization.
Iron Fertilization: A Scientific Review with International Policy Recommendations
This paper examines the effectiveness and appropriateness of iron fertilization in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.
Legal Posture of Ocean Iron Fertilization Under International Law
This is an article from the International Environmental Law Committee newsletter that provides an overview of the legal posture of ocean iron fertilization (OIF) activities under international environmental law.