FOI2024/00862: Climate Change Projects and Geoengineering Initiatives
Case reference FOI2024/00862
Received 25 September 2024
Published 2 December 2024
Request
Request Received: 25 September 2024
I am requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 concerning the UK’s involvement in upcoming climate change mitigation projects. As someone deeply concerned about the urgent need to address the climate crisis, I would like to understand the government's role in exploring new techniques and partnerships to combat climate change, including geoengineering methods.
Specifically, I am requesting the following information:
1.Details of any upcoming or planned projects addressing climate change mitigation, particularly those involving geoengineering techniques.
2.Information on partnerships or collaborations with other countries, organizations, or research institutions related to climate change initiatives.
3.A list of techniques or technologies being explored as potential solutions to the climate crisis, such as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection, Solar Radiation Management, and other forms of geoengineering.
4.Any assessments or evaluations of the most effective or promising techniques currently under consideration for combating climate change.
5.Information on funding or financial allocations for these initiatives, including any future projections.
Please provide the requested information in an electronic format. If any portion of this request is beyond your department’s scope, I would appreciate your guidance on where I might find the appropriate information
Response
Response Sent: 21 October 2024
Full details of this response are provided in the attached document.
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