High level review of a wide range of proposed marine geoengineering techniques.

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2019Corporate Author
GESAMP
GESAMP Working Group 41
Editor
Boyd, Philip
Vivian, Chris
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PublishedPages
143pp.
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This is the first dedicated assessment of the
wide range of proposed marine geoengineering
approaches. It catalogues 27 approaches
(including variations of approaches) and
details 8 illustrative examples from the categories
spanning Carbon Dioxide Removal
(CDR), Albedo Modification (AM), and hybrid
(i.e., for purposes extending beyond CDR
or AM) technologies.
• The information available on proposed marine
geoengineering techniques varies widely,
ranging from the promotion of initial concepts
on web sites to theoretical examinations
of potential efficacy and risks in the
peer-reviewed literature, supported by some
basic descriptions of matching technology.
Techniques have been proposed by scientists
and by the private sector.
• Descriptions are provided for >20 techniques
and are structured to include: approach/rationale;
underlying principle(s); extent of knowledge;
evidence of concept; proposed deployment
zone(s); potential scale of use; duration
of deployment; .....
Publisher
GESAMP: Joint GESAMP Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental ProtectionLondon, UK
Series;Nr
GESAMP Reports and Studies;98Document Language
enSustainable Development Goals (SDG)
14.aMaturity Level
MatureISSN
1020–4873Citation
GESAMP (2019) High level review of a wide range of proposed marine geoengineering techniques. (Boyd, P.W. and Vivian, C.M.G., eds.). London, UK, GESAMP Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection, 143pp. (GESAMP Reports and Studies 98). DOI: https://doi.org/10.25607/OBP-1944Collections