Global emissions are still rising, and the gap between climate commitments and climate reality keeps widening. As that gap grows, solar radiation modification (SRM), a set of proposed approaches to reflect a small amount of sunlight back to space, is moving from the scientific fringe into mainstream climate conversations.
SRM is not a substitute for cutting emissions, and it raises serious questions about risk, equity and who gets to decide. That is why understanding it matters now. To help build a shared foundation, the Pembina Institute is launching two primers: one on the science of SRM and one on its governance.
Join us for a conversation with leading experts as we walk through what SRM is, what we know and don’t know about its potential impacts, and what governance challenges lie ahead. Whether you are new to the topic or looking to sharpen your understanding, this session will help you start engaging with an emerging area that is likely to shape climate policy for years to come.
Speakers
Burgess Langshaw Power
PhD Candidate, University of Waterloo
Dan Visioni
Assistant Professor, Cornell University