Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 21
21
Accepted
Geoengineering proposals for polar regions are impractical, costly, and environmentally risky.
Conclusion
Geoengineering proposals which seek engineered approaches to avert or mitigate the effects of climate change in polar regions appear to us to be impractical owing to high costs, technical challenges, and environmental risks. Relying on such interventions rather than seeking to address the causes of Antarctic ice loss risks delay to the implementation of actions necessary to reduce carbon emissions. (Conclusion, Paragraph 114)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts this conclusion, stating it is not in favour of Solar Radiation Management (SRM) and has no plans to deploy it. It also highlights ongoing international work to address geoengineering research and governance challenges, including discussions at the ATCM which confirmed serious concerns and the need for a precautionary approach.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 11 September 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗