SRM never appeared on the formal agenda at UNEA-7, but it was in the room. Hallway conversations, side events, and quiet questions about governance, legitimacy, and who gets to decide. Our reflections from Nairobi: www.sgdeliberation.org/dsg-writing/...

A Silicon Valley mindset doesn’t apply when you’re talking about intervening in the atmosphere, @sktalati.bsky.social and Janos Pasztor share in @lemonde.fr. As venture capital moves into SRM, the focus concerningly shifts “from inquiry to commercialization.” Read the piece: tinyurl.com/3w8jjx9t

As the year wraps, we’re reflecting on all that’s happened. DSG touched 80 NGOs on six continents, building power from the ground up, supporting policymakers, and launching resources for all to use. There’s much to come in 2026 but for now, happy holidays🌟. Read more: tinyurl.com/2jphyeds.

Amid growing concern about climate impacts, governments are increasingly turning to the idea of solar geoengineering. As @sktalati.bsky.social writes, exploration of the controversial approach to climate mitigation will require clear governance to make ethical choices and maintain public trust.

❗We’re hiring an Executive Assistant and Special Projects Coordinator to support DSG’s Executive Director and Managing Director. The position is remote and full-time, with benefits and flexible PTO. Apply now or send this to someone that would be a great fit: bit.ly/4j0znrQ

A new report from DSG and collaborators distills the takeaways, discussion themes, and next steps after our October workshop in Bogota, in partnership with @iai-news.bsky.social and @degrees.ngo. Read the report in English (bit.ly/48zArPU) or Spanish (bit.ly/4iUgbMp).

Today, DSG is announcing a new initiative: SRM Governance Horizons. As real-world activity surrounding SRM accelerates, this work will publicly examine how political, financial, technological, and socio-cultural forces will shape emergent SRM pathways. Learn more: bit.ly/3N1viHR

Introducing DSG's 2025 Early Career Fellows, Sofia Kabbej and Arowolo Ayomide Victor. Sofia and Victor bring regionally grounded insights, interdisciplinary expertise, and lived experience to the emerging landscape of SRM governance. Read about their work and motivations: bit.ly/4aLALMN

As #UNEA7 kicks off, DSG’s new policy brief highlights priorities including: 1) mitigation and adaptation as the foundation of climate action, 2) the need for transparent and independent assessment, and 3) the need for equitable and inclusive engagement. Read the brief: bit.ly/48sc8U5

@sktalati.bsky.social sat down with Ross Keynon on the Reversing Climate Change podcast for a candid conversation on why the SRM agenda must not be set by the private sector, the hype cycle that the space is experiencing, and where we go from here. Listen to the episode now: bit.ly/48EWe7L

A new article from @washingtonpost.com details the current state of affairs on the private sector's involvement in SRM. @sktalati.bsky.social shares: “the whole move-fast-and-break-things ethos — I’ve seen it, and it hasn’t gone particularly well for society.” Read it now: bit.ly/3KCzo8E

In DSG's latest writing, Fellow Grace Mbungu and Hassaan Sipra examine multiple visions of SRM leadership in Africa, underscoring that no single “African response” exists and the world should be prepared to listen to the broad spectrum of views on the continent. Read the piece: bit.ly/48OakVq

DSG’s Alia Hassan and Michael Thompson are on the ground at UNEA-7 in Nairobi. Thursday, they’ll be hosting an event with @envdefensefund.bsky.social and @c2es.bsky.social. Join us in Side Event Room 14 or register for the livestream through LinkedIn: bit.ly/48us6vE #UNEA7

LAC researchers and policymakers gathered in Bogotá for an SRM governance simulation hosted by IDEAM with IAI, @sgdeliberation.bsky.social & Degrees. The workshop built capacity, connected science and policy, and highlighted regional coordination needs. Read more 👉 www.degrees.ngo/researchers-...

Too often, research on SRM is pushed into a yes/no binary. At DSG, we support research, but envision an ecosystem that is precautionary, responsible, and inclusive. Read the explainer below to learn more about the nuanced approach DSG envisions. View the full version here: bit.ly/3KbyakA #SRM

Last night, @sktalati.bsky.social attended the premiere of 'Plan C for Civilization,' a new documentary. The film, in which she is featured, tells the story of two very different SAI experiments. Shuchi shared her thoughts with E&E News. Read the article: www.eenews.net/articles/doc...

As #COP30 opens, #climatejustice demands action that keeps any temperature overshoot small, brief and as safe as possible—by cutting emissions now and protecting people on the front lines. As the UN Secretary-General warned on Thursday: “This is moral failure — and deadly negligence.” Cont'd...

Over 45 members of DSG’s Climate Intervention Network gathered in Helsinki for two days of learning and connection. The interdisciplinary group engaged in futures-thinking workshops, discussed research’s governance and decolonization, and also attended Operaatio Arktis’ ATLAS25. Enjoy some photos!

📢 @royalsociety.org released an SRM policy briefing this morning with contributions from DSG’s @sktalati.bsky.social on governance. This resource serves to connect policy-makers to SRM science. Read the report and summaries now: bit.ly/4oUsWsb.

Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally, but they cannot address the full range of climate impacts or replace emission cuts, says our new briefing today: #ClimateChange royalsociety.org/news/2025/11...

Check out DSG’s latest newsletter, which highlights the communities we’ve connected with in the last few months and the conversations we’ve facilitated. From New York to Bogotá to Helsinki, and policymakers to researchers to civil society, read about these engagements. mailchi.mp/sgdeliberati...

Read DSG’s latest post on the workshop we co-hosted this month in Latin America. The opportunity allowed government representatives to come together to engage in a multilateral negotiation simulation, aided by @degrees.ngo researchers from the region. bit.ly/435v2Nq

DSG welcomes Simon Nicholson, Associate Prof. and Associate Dean for Research in the School of International Service at American University, as Senior Scholar. Simon brings expertise on lessons learned from emerging tech governance and will explore appropriate roles for the private sector in SRM.

Private companies are entering the SRM space—filing patents, raising capital, and treating the stratosphere as an investment frontier. DSG leadership, alongside our newest Senior Scholar, Simon Nicholson, explore the growing tension between two competing visions. Read it now: bit.ly/3JoGzRf

Last week in Bogotá, Colombia, DSG co-organized a regional capacity-building workshop alongside the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, the Degrees Initiative, and IDEAM Colombia. Watch the video below for a sneak peek into those two days: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXC0...

At #ClimateWeekNYC, DSG & @Chesapeake Climate Action Network gathered a wide range of perspectives to explore how solar radiation modification (SRM) can be discussed transparently, inclusively & with justice at the core. 🎥 Read about it and watch the full recording now: bit.ly/4oE5gZ5

DSG’s @aliahassan.bsky.social and Clara Botto had the recent opportunity to speak at an SRM conference by the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Institute for Climate and Society. Watch their contributions at the following link at 5:01:40 and 5:56:55. bit.ly/4nFR6qc

"When you frame something as an emergency, that is the easiest way governments can shortcut all of the politics needed to understand what legitimate decision-making would be and what just outcomes would be." Read the recent PNS article quoting DSG's Michael Thompson on the impact of SRM's framing.

To learn more about @sgdeliberation.bsky.social's work, check out this insightful article co-written by founder and executive director @sktalati.bsky.social: www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a... sgdeliberation.org

We’re honored to support the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering, which is working towards inclusive, democratic, and globally representative governance systems for sunlight reflection methods (SRM) research and deployment.

DSG and @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social were thrilled to gather over 100 Climate Week-goers in the center of NYC to discuss how civil society is engaging on #SRM, who needs to be included, and more. We’re immensely grateful to our panelists and moderators for the engaging discussions. #ClimateWeekNYC

Have you registered yet?! We’ll be at #ClimateWeekNYC on September 24 discussing the role of civil society in the solar geoengineering conversation. RSVP now (luma.com/nltzlw7w) to hear from two diverse panels and engage in a town hall-style discussion. #ClimateWeekNYC

5 days until applications close! If you’re 35 and under and researching climate intervention, apply now to take part in this workshop on the future of the field. @operaatioarktis.bsky.social #SRM #SolarGeoengineering #ClimateIntervention #ClimateGovernance #YouthEngagement #ATLAS25

It’s no secret there's many unknowns when it comes to #SRM. The uncertainty surrounding its impacts and subsequent effects on social and political systems highlights the need for further work. Here’s some of what we know about the physical impacts, and what we don’t yet. Read more: bit.ly/3JRe1ji

Are you an early-career climate intervention researcher? Join the Climate Intervention Network in Finland, October 21-22, for an all-expenses-paid in-person convening. We’ll dive into foresight, research governance, and science communication. Apply Now: bit.ly/3UU8xqb #AcademicSky #PhDSky

Don't miss DSG at #ClimateWeekNYC - Solar Geoengineering Research: Next Steps for Civil Society 🌏. In partnership with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social‬, we'll explore the question of how U.S. civil society might engage with SRM. Happening September 24 4-6pm. Register now:

The Arctic is a focal point for some of the most urgent and contentious climate intervention discussions. This spring @hassaansipra.bsky.social attended a Harvard Arctic Initiative workshop on governance for climate intervention. Read the report from @belfercenter.bsky.social‬: bit.ly/3JmJIkk

The only path to legitimacy is to go slowly, as quickly as possible. @sehric.bsky.social‬ and @sktalati.bsky.social‬ reflect on this notion in DSG’s latest writing. Real-world examples show that rushed work on SRM doesn’t speed us up, it halts (and at times reverses) progress. Read: bit.ly/41af83p

In an article for Engineering, @sktalati.bsky.social‬ discusses @agu.org’s Ethical Framework Principles for Climate Intervention Research and the impact it will have on geoengineering research. Read the article (bit.ly/45mXPgK) and the full framework (bit.ly/3J2TJmr).

SRM has the potential to either enhance or undermine human rights in multiple ways. With limited resources previously available at the intersection of human rights and SRM, DSG has built two guides, in partnership with Nicole Santiago at Trilateral Research. Read them now: bit.ly/47fj1a

🚨Last call for applications! DSG is thrilled to see the level of interest generated for our Residency program. Applications for the first round will close August 15. Submissions received afterward will be considered in a second round taking place in early 2026. #SRM #ClimateGovernance

“Calls for a non-use agreement present a critical opportunity to open space for the meaningful and participatory shaping of what such an agreement could look like.” DSG's Alia Hassan explores the increasing international attention toward a non-use agreement on solar geoengineering. bit.ly/45GEQht

What happens when U.S. climate groups have the opportunity to talk about SRM openly, in a space grounded in curiosity, concern & responsibility? DSG co-hosted a workshop with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social‬ and @envdefensefund.bsky.social‬ in D.C. this month. Read the takeaways: bit.ly/4l2ktR6

DSG’s newest report captures the outcomes of a Southern Africa workshop, in partnership with CIVICUS and the Human Rights Institute of South Africa, that engaged 24 civil society organizations in SRM through the lens of climate justice and human rights. Read the report here: bit.ly/3H72R8Y

“Informing people about your research isn’t enough if they have zero knowledge on what SRM means.” DSG’s Clara Botto shared her perspectives on governance at Arctic Repair 2025, underscoring the need for engagement and co-creation in all climate intervention work. Watch now: bit.ly/415fmIQ

On Wednesday, the International Court of Justice shared its Advisory Opinion on the Obligation of States in respect of Climate Change. The intimate tie between human rights, climate, and responsibility was made clear to the world. DSG celebrates and welcomes this progress! #ICJ

Reminder: Applications are now open for DSG's Residency Program! If you're an early- or mid-career professional working in climate science, policy, ethics, law, or humanities and interested in expanding regionally grounded, socially relevant approaches to solar geoengineering governance, see below.

To break through the misinformation surrounding recent devastating natural disasters in the US, we’re resharing a tool that lays out the differences between weather modification and SRM. Despite similarities in potential outcomes, the two vary in many ways. See DSG's breakdown bit.ly/3Ug37p1

“Where can I go to learn more about SRM?” is a question DSG constantly receives. Now, we’ve got a clear answer. Our website now includes over 35 learning resources. DSG’s Executive Director @sktalati.bsky.social wrote about the value these resources will bring to the global community. bit.ly/3UhVi20

New opportunity: Become a DSG Fellow and contribute to building critical expertise on solar geoengineering governance. Early- or mid-career and working in climate science, policy, ethics, law, or humanities with an interest in SRM? Apply now: www.sgdeliberation.org/our-work/res...