The Paris Agreement set ambitious climate targets, yet current policies project a 2.7°C temperature rise by 2100, exceeding these goals. While greenhouse gas emissions reduction remains crucial, carbon dioxide removal CDR and Solar Radiation Modification SRM are gaining attention as complementary strategies. SRM techniques, such as stratospheric aerosol injection, marine cloud brightening and cirrus cloud thinning, show some potential but also pose new risks, making research essential.
Most SRM studies focus on modeling (e.g. GeoMIP), with limited observational data utilization. High-resolution satellite data and AI-driven approaches could enhance our understanding of natural analogues such as volcanic eruptions. STATISTICS seeks to assess existing knowledge, identify gaps, and explore new research avenues. Given SRM’s governance challenges, future observational needs ought to be anticipated.
Discover how STATISTICS aims to contribute to the integration of climate modeling with Earth observation to inform potential SRM assessments and policies.
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