The Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) closed on December 31, 2023. It was an impact initiative of Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs operating from 2016 to 2023. This page and C2G's website are no longer being updated. For any enquiries you can send an email: [email protected]
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Featured C2G Resources
C2G Impact and Learning Report
Published at the conclusion of the initiative, this comprehensive report describes the work that the C2G team has conducted over years, including discussion of its mission, deliverables, and insigths learned.
C2GTalk: Why does the world now need to consider solar radiation modification? with Kim Stanley Robinson
Many objections to solar radiation modification have been overtaken by events, says "The Ministry of the Future" author Kim Stanley Robinson.
C2GTalk: Why is it important to uphold ethics in the research on solar radiation modification? with Gabriela Ramos
More research is needed to explore all aspects of solar radiation modification, including the technology and its impact on society, say UNESCO's Gabriela Ramos.
C2GTalk: How can the world put justice at the heart of governing climate-altering technologies? with Kumi Naidoo
Governing climate-altering technologies fairly will be very challenging, says Kumi Naidoo. Nonetheless, it will be crucial to put justice at the heart of these considerations.
C2GDiscuss: Youth Perspectives on the Governance of Solar Radiation Modification in the Face of Global Warming Overshoot
Moderated by C2G’s Executive Director Janos Pasztor, a diverse all-youth panel of speakers discuss their perspectives about the risk of climate change and the governance challenges of solar radiation modifcation.
C2GTalk: Why did the Saami Council oppose Harvard's SCoPEx experiment? with Åsa Larsson Blind
In 2021 the Saami Council effectively stopped Harvard University's Stratospheric Controlled Perturbation Experiment (SCoPEx). Åsa Larsson Blind, vice-president of the Saami Council, explains why she was in opposition.
Solar Radiation Modification: Governance gaps and challenges
Solar radiation modification is being explored as a potential approach to reduce climate change impacts. This report discusses the many gaps in the governance of this proposed technology.
C2GTalk: How can Global South civil society be engaged in deliberations about solar radiation modification? with Shuchi Talati
Consultation and engagement with civil society in the Global South is essential for inclusive SRM governance, says Dr. Shuchi Talati in this "C2GTalk."
C2GTalk: What can small islands bring to tackling the climate crisis? with Ronny Jumeau
Small island nations, like the Seychelles, face devastating impacts from climate change. Ambassador Ronny Jumeau outlines the expertise these nations bring to tackling the climate crisis.
C2GDiscuss: Exploring the role of trees in large-scale carbon dioxide removal
C2G Executive Director Janos Pasztor leads a diverse group of policy, intergovernmental, independent research organization, NGO, and academic experts in a discussion about the role of "nature-based solutions" to combat climate change.
Governing large-scale carbon dioxide removal: Are we ready?
The scale of the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) governance challenge is daunting. This report discusses the many governance gaps that remain regarding the implementation of this technology.
C2GTalk: How can companies ensure carbon dioxide removal has a positive impact? with Amy Luers
New thinking is needed to ensure high-quality nature-based carbon dioxide removal offers genuine and long-lasting benefits to the climate and biodiversity, says Microsoft's Amy Luers.