Climate Change Solutions Update

Category: Geoengineering

  • Testing the Waters Together: Launching The mCDR Forum

    The mCDR Forum has been launched to facilitate cross-sector discussions on marine carbon dioxide removal, addressing concerns about governance, environmental integrity, and equity. Led by Carbon180, Ocean Conservancy, and the Carbon Business Council, the forum aims to create a neutral space for diverse actors to share information, surface concerns, and explore responsible pathways forward in the mCDR field. By supporting dialogue and learning, collective insights can inform research priorities, governance frameworks, and funding decisions to advance responsible progress in addressing climate solutions. Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to join the conversation by registering for the forum.

    https://carbon180.org/blog/testing-the-waters-together-launching-the-mcdr-forum/

  • Betting on climate failure, these investors could earn billions

    Solar geoengineering startups are receiving interest and support from deep-pocketed firms and corporations, which is crucial for the development of their planet-cooling systems. The urgency of the climate crisis is prompting more questions and discussions within the climate tech and venture community about solar geoengineering. This increased attention is shedding light on the potential of these startups to address the pressing need for climate solutions. Several space startups are exploring solar geoengineering solutions, such as building large sunlight deflectors and satellite mirrors to reflect sunlight away from the Earth. Companies like EarthGuard, Gama, Ethos Space, and Reflect Orbital are part of this effort, with some receiving funding from investors like Draper Associates and Possible Ventures. These initiatives aim to address the climate challenge by manipulating the amount of sunlight reaching the planet. The focus is on finding the most effective and sustainable solutions to combat rising global temperatures.

    https://www.eenews.net/articles/betting-on-climate-failure-these-investors-could-earn-billions/