Solar radiation modification (SRM) is receiving increasing attention as a controversial idea for reducing climate risks. This side event will explore views on the potential of responsible research and assessment by addressing environmental and societal aspects, governance, uncertainty, transparency, global equity and inclusion.

Prof. Nana Ama Brown Klutse (Vice-Chair of IPCC WGI and Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana) will provide an accessible overview and introduction to the current understanding of SRM research and its broader discussion.

Her talk will be followed by a panel discussion on SRM research and its governance moderated by Matthias Honegger (Project Lead of Co-CREATE with Perspectives Climate Research). The panel will include five complementary perspectives on governance and research. The five panelists will share their main reflections in lightning talks to spark the discussion with attendees in the room who will be encouraged to share their perspectives about the risks of warming and climate intervention.

Panelists will include Hassaan Sipra (Director of Global Engagement, Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering), Thelma Krug (former Vice Chair IPCC Sixth Assessment Cycle), Jason Jabbour, United Nations Environment Programme), and others to be confirmed.