Knowledge gaps on climate-related geoengineering in relation to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

2018

Think Tank Report

Carnegie Climate Geoengineering Governance Initiative (C2G2)

Legal Pathway:

International Policy/Guidance

Technical Pathway:

Carbon Dioxide Removal → Afforestation / Reforestation

Carbon Dioxide Removal → BECCS

Carbon Dioxide Removal → Biochar

Carbon Dioxide Removal → Direct Air Capture

Carbon Dioxide Removal → Enhanced Weathering

Carbon Dioxide Removal → Ocean and Coastal CDR

Carbon Dioxide Removal → Ocean Iron Fertilization

Keyword:

Convention on Biological Diversity

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Summary/Abstract

This technical briefing presents an assessment of knowledge gaps around ethics, governance, deployment and research related to geoengineering and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and makes suggestions for next steps to progress the development of research and governance relevant to the CBD.