Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Acknowledged
Articulate UK position on geoengineering in Antarctica and develop precautionary governance measures.
Recommendation
The Government should clearly articulate its position on geoengineering in Antarctica and lead efforts to develop precautionary governance measures under the Antarctic Treaty System, ensuring that any future discussions on geoengineering uphold the Treaty’s core principles of environmental protection and international cooperation. (Recommendation, Paragraph 116) Environmental protection and Antarctic biodiversity
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation but does not outline specific measures to articulate its position on geoengineering or lead efforts to develop precautionary governance measures under the Antarctic Treaty System.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
. The Government accepts this recommendation.