The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering

DSG 2025 Impact Report DSG's 2025 Impact Report highlights strides made to involve and center civil society and international policy actors in an SRM conversation built on transparency, accountability, and legitimacy. Over ...

DSG’s 2025 Impact Report, out today, shares the details of our work to center legitimacy, representation, and accountability in the SRM field through the engagement of over 100 NGOs, policymakers, journalists, researchers, civil society groups, and youth. Read the report: bit.ly/3N5RrW3

CIN Stories: Julieta Nasi At the Climate Intervention Network's 2025 convening, Julieta Nasi shares her journey toward the field and how her work on public perception generates key insights for Latin America. Learn more about the Climate Intervention Network and join: https://www.sgdeliberation.org/our-wo... Read more about DSG's work: https://www.sgdeliberation.org/

🌟CIN Stories: Meet Julieta Nasi, a social science researcher at FLACSO Argentina. Julieta examines the public perception of solar geoengineering in Latin American and the Caribbean and emphasizes the importance of understanding local contexts. Watch now: bit.ly/4rJ05st

Geoengineering gets a road map Nonprofits and think tanks are creating a governance platform that could bring consistency and oversight to projects that reflect sunlight away from the

Yesterday’s announcement of the Solar Geoengineering Research Governance Platform (see sgrg.org) was covered by @eenews.bsky.social, who highlight DSG, CEEW, @agu.org, and @aria-research.bsky.social's motivations for moving solar geoengineering governance forward in this way. Read on: bit.ly/4l4FRXJ

SGRG focuses on practical governance tools, including disclosure systems, engagement guidance, independent merit review options, and accountability frameworks. The goal is not to authorize or prohibit research, but to strengthen legitimacy and oversight as interest grows.

Across the field, widely supported principles for responsible research already exist. What has been missing is shared infrastructure to help institutions implement and demonstrate them across borders and disciplines.

Today, DSG, @nrdc.org, @agu.org, and Council on Energy, Environment and Water are announcing the Solar Geoengineering Research Governance (SGRG) Platform, a new effort to help put transparency, accountability, and meaningful public engagement into practice for SRM research. Learn more: sgrg.org

How SRM Intersects with Geopolitics and Security The conditions that make SRM potentially attractive as a climate response are precisely those that make its cooperative governance challenging. DSG Fellow Sofia Kabbej applies a geopolitics and securi...

DSG Fellow Sofia Kabbej, who has a deep background in climate security, applies this lens to the SRM conversation, suggesting that the conditions that make SRM potentially attractive as a climate response are precisely those that make cooperative governance challenging. Read now: bit.ly/4qNBsK2

CIN Stories: Tolulope Emmanuel Adeliyi At the Climate Intervention Network's 2025 convening, Tolulope Emmanuel Adeliyi described the impact of his work analyzing temperature and precipitation patterns in the Afro-Asian monsoon region under solar geoengineering scenarios. Learn more about the Climate Intervention Network and join: https://www.sgdeliberation.org/our-wo... Read more about DSG's work: https://www.sgdeliberation.org/

Introducing a new series: 🌟CIN Stories🌟. Members of the Climate Intervention Network share their journeys toward the field, and the exciting projects they’re working on. First up is Tolulope Emmanuel Adeliyi, PhD student at the University of Illinois Chicago. Watch the interview: bit.ly/4c1NVWQ

Ocean Governance at the Edge of Climate Risk: Lessons from Bermuda Last summer, the Young Leaders in Ocean Governance Program convened for the first time. This program, founded and run by Ela Gökçiğdem, aims to equip young leaders in coastal communities with the mult...

Latest from DSG: Read about Clara Botto’s engagement with the Young Leaders in Ocean Governance program and how international, cross-sector conversations on SRM can reveal opportunities and constraints–such as the relevance of the insurance sector and how Bermuda plays a role in this. bit.ly/4rx4Q80

Governance is critical to develop alongside technology. However, it often follows, creating accountability, transparency and inclusivity risks. Explore where SRM governance stands and what the gaps are. bit.ly/4qYm4LN

As we dive into 2026, DSG is reflecting on the regions, communities, and sectors we engaged with in 2025. Our newsletter, out today, introduces four new Advisory Board members, highlights our early-career fellows, and shares our team’s recent thought leadership. Read it now: bit.ly/3ZqpGKi

Holding Two Truths: Global Climate Questions and Local Climate Action Working on a topic as global as solar geoengineering can feel colossal and abstract. Lexi Wright reflects on how pairing it with local, tangible climate work helps illuminate what’s important and how ...

In our latest piece, Lexi Wright, Communications and Events Manager, shares her journey to SRM and DSG–fueled by a desire to find a climate niche that might give the next generation an equitable chance. Read about the questions that arose when viewing the global and local in tandem: bit.ly/4k8WocS

Colonialism, SRM, and Contending with DSG’s Privilege Debates around climate response, especially solar radiation modification (SRM), continue to reflect the legacies of colonialism. At the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering (DSG), we...

Debates around climate response, including SRM, reflect the legacies of colonialism. DSG’s work exists within this reality. Read @sktalati.bsky.social and @hassaansipra.bsky.social’s reflection on the colonial tensions inherent in climate change, DSG’s work, and the SRM field. bit.ly/4pVynXQ

What Does Trump’s Withdrawal From Climate Organisations Mean for SRM? Experts comment on what the US president's withdrawal from dozens of organisations means for the future of solar geoengineering (SRM).

DSG’s Michael Thompson was asked to comment on the US' withdrawal from 66 organisations focused on climate change, democracy, and rule of law. Read what he shared with @srm360.bsky.social and why, at this moment, the loss of science cooperation and capacity should be focal. bit.ly/4jFWjNs

Justice is at the core of DSG’s work. What this means in practice can feel complex. The resource below, and the rest of DSG’s Ethics and Human Rights Learning Resources, elaborate on the concepts behind the questions we grapple with. View the resources here: bit.ly/4qDjEBx

UNEA-7 and the quiet conversation on SRM SRM did not appear on the formal agenda at UNEA-7, but it was nonetheless present throughout the meeting in informal conversations among civil society, youth groups, researchers, and policymakers. Thi...

SRM never appeared on the formal agenda at UNEA-7, but it was in the room. Hallway conversations, side events, and quiet questions about governance, legitimacy, and who gets to decide. Our reflections from Nairobi: www.sgdeliberation.org/dsg-writing/...

'Private geoengineering comes at a cost, and that cost is public' OP-ED. As start-ups race to become the first to market with solar geoengineering, these technologies must undergo independent assessments and be subject to public governance, warn Janos Pasztor and Sh...

A Silicon Valley mindset doesn’t apply when you’re talking about intervening in the atmosphere, @sktalati.bsky.social and Janos Pasztor share in @lemonde.fr. As venture capital moves into SRM, the focus concerningly shifts “from inquiry to commercialization.” Read the piece: tinyurl.com/3w8jjx9t

A Year of Growth, Dialogue, and Collective Learning: DSG’s 2025 in Review Throughout 2025, DSG deepened its global reach and strengthened its role as a connector across regions, sectors, and communities wrestling with the implications of solar geoengineering. What began as ...

As the year wraps, we’re reflecting on all that’s happened. DSG touched 80 NGOs on six continents, building power from the ground up, supporting policymakers, and launching resources for all to use. There’s much to come in 2026 but for now, happy holidays🌟. Read more: tinyurl.com/2jphyeds.

The urgent need for research governance of solar geoengineering Amid growing investment in planetary-scale climate intervention strategies that alter sunlight reflection, global communities deserve inclusive and accountable oversight of research.

Amid growing concern about climate impacts, governments are increasingly turning to the idea of solar geoengineering. As @sktalati.bsky.social writes, exploration of the controversial approach to climate mitigation will require clear governance to make ethical choices and maintain public trust.

❗We’re hiring an Executive Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator to support DSG’s Executive Director and Managing Director. The position is remote and full-time, with benefits and flexible PTO. Apply now or send this to someone that would be a great fit: bit.ly/4j0znrQ

From Science to Policy: Navigating the Complexities of Emerging Climate Techniques in the Americas (ENG) Recognizing a significant knowledge gap on emerging climate intervention techniques among climate and environmental negotiators and policymakers in the Americas, the Inter-American Institute for Globa...

A new report from DSG and collaborators distills the takeaways, discussion themes, and next steps after our October workshop in Bogota, in partnership with @iai-news.bsky.social and @degrees.ngo. Read the report in English (bit.ly/48zArPU) or Spanish (bit.ly/4iUgbMp).

SRM Governance Horizons: Towards A Readiness Framework For Anticipating Tomorrow’s Choices DSG is announcing a new strategic initiative: SRM Governance Horizons. This work will publicly examine how political, financial, technological, and socio-cultural forces will shape emergent SRM govern...

Today, DSG is announcing a new initiative: SRM Governance Horizons. As real-world activity surrounding SRM accelerates, this work will publicly examine how political, financial, technological, and socio-cultural forces will shape emergent SRM pathways. Learn more: bit.ly/3N1viHR

Introducing DSG's 2025 Early Career Fellows, Sofia Kabbej and Arowolo Ayomide Victor. Sofia and Victor bring regionally grounded insights, interdisciplinary expertise, and lived experience to the emerging landscape of SRM governance. Read about their work and motivations: bit.ly/4aLALMN

Solar Radiation Modification Governance Brief for UNEA-7 Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) is gaining attention at UNEA-7 as member states seek clearer information and inclusive dialogue on its risks, governance needs, and global implications, even in the ...

As #UNEA7 kicks off, DSG’s new policy brief highlights priorities including: 1) mitigation and adaptation as the foundation of climate action, 2) the need for transparent and independent assessment, and 3) the need for equitable and inclusive engagement. Read the brief: bit.ly/48sc8U5

376: The Tragedy of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection—w/ Dr. Shuchi Talati of The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering Podcast Episode · Reversing Climate Change · 12/03/2025 · 1h 22m

@sktalati.bsky.social sat down with Ross Keynon on the Reversing Climate Change podcast for a candid conversation on why the SRM agenda must not be set by the private sector, the hype cycle that the space is experiencing, and where we go from here. Listen to the episode now: bit.ly/48EWe7L

Private companies have raised millions to block the sun. What could go wrong? Proponents of the controversial climate solution say start-ups can develop a potentially world-changing technology faster than plodding university scientists.

A new article from @washingtonpost.com details the current state of affairs on the private sector's involvement in SRM. @sktalati.bsky.social shares: “the whole move-fast-and-break-things ethos — I’ve seen it, and it hasn’t gone particularly well for society.” Read it now: bit.ly/3KCzo8E

Africa’s High-Stakes Discourse on SRM: Risks, Responsibilities, and Regional Realities DSG's first Non-Resident Fellow Grace Mbungu and Director of Global Engagement Hassaan Sipra provide commentary on the current nature of SRM discourse in Africa, underscoring the broad spectrum of vie...

In DSG's latest writing, Fellow Grace Mbungu and Hassaan Sipra examine multiple visions of SRM leadership in Africa, underscoring that no single “African response” exists and the world should be prepared to listen to the broad spectrum of views on the continent. Read the piece: bit.ly/48OakVq

DSG’s Alia Hassan and Michael Thompson are on the ground at UNEA-7 in Nairobi. Thursday, they’ll be hosting an event with @envdefensefund.bsky.social and @c2es.bsky.social. Join us in Side Event Room 14 or register for the livestream through LinkedIn: bit.ly/48us6vE #UNEA7

LAC researchers and policymakers gathered in Bogotá for an SRM governance simulation hosted by IDEAM with IAI, @sgdeliberation.bsky.social & Degrees. The workshop built capacity, connected science and policy, and highlighted regional coordination needs.

Read more 👉 www.degrees.ngo/researchers-...

Too often, research on SRM is pushed into a yes/no binary. At DSG, we support research, but envision an ecosystem that is precautionary, responsible, and inclusive. Read the explainer below to learn more about the nuanced approach DSG envisions. View the full version here: bit.ly/3KbyakA #SRM