Summary/Abstract
This report presents the conclusions of the Task Force on Climate Remediation Research, which was convened by the nonprofit Bipartisan Policy Center in March 2010 to develop recommendations for the U.S. government concerning geoengineering research and oversight policy. Participants included leaders from the scientific, science policy, foreign policy, national security, legal, and environmental communities who together brought a wide range of perspectives and expertise to the task force. The purpose of this report is to describe how the task force believes the U.S. government should go about improving its understanding of climate remediation options and how it should work with other countries to foster procedures for research based on that understanding.
The report is organized as follows: Chapter II provides an overview and essential context, including a functional definition of climate remediation and the rationale for undertaking research in this area, along with a set of general principles for guiding federal research efforts. Chapter III provides specific recommendations and the next steps for organizing effective federal research programs. Chapter IV briefly outlines important topics for research. Chapter V discusses international issues and engagement.