Solar radiation modification (SRM) is gaining attention as a speculative, short-term solution to cool the Earth as the world continues to experience the impact of greenhouse gas emissions impacting the climate. Solar radiation modification technologies, or solar geoengineering, aim to reflect sunlight back into space to reduce global temperatures. However, the risks and uncertainties surrounding SRM remain a remain large and the potential for further development and deployment is hotly debated by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders
This two-day workshop, hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva in May 2025, will address and critically examine the current status of knowledge on SRM, unpack risks and uncertainties, and outline the challenges and key questions that need to be answered to better understand these technologies and any potential for deployment.
Key highlights:
- Critical Discussions and knowledge sharing: In-depth sessions with a range of experts on the nature and risks of SRM technologies and up to date
- Science-Policy Dialogue: Facilitate a robust exchange on the potential risks, moral, environmental, and geopolitical implications of SRM.
- Global and Regional Perspectives: Engage with international experts, UNEP Member States, and organizations working to understand SRM’s potential and hazards.
