Solar radiation management: a history of the governance and political milestones

Sikina Jinnah; Zachary Dove

doi:10.1039/d5ea00008d

journal article Open Access Jan 01, 2025

Solar radiation management: a history of the governance and political milestones

Sikina Jinnah

Zachary Dove

Environmental Science: Atmospheres Vol. 5 No. 6 pp. 656-673 · Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

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Abstract

An overview of the history of Solar Radiation Management (SRM) governance shows many developments, but they have largely occurred within a handful of countries in the Global North. An uptick in recent developments suggests SRM is gaining traction.

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Published: Jan 01, 2025
Vol/Issue: 5(6)
Pages: 656-673
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Authors

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Sikina Jinnah

Department of Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA

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Zachary Dove

Department of Politics, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA

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University of California, Santa Cruz

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Sikina Jinnah, Zachary Dove (2025). Solar radiation management: a history of the governance and political milestones. Environmental Science: Atmospheres, 5(6), 656-673. https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ea00008d

Solar radiation management: a history of the governance and political milestones

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