C2G Mission

C2G seeks to catalyse the creation of effective and inclusive governance for emerging climate technologies, in particular, for solar radiation modification and large-scale carbon dioxide removal. C2G is impartial regarding the research, testing or potential use of any proposed technologies or interventions (these are choices for society to make). C2G is focussed on expanding the conversation from the scientific and research community to the global policy-making arena and encourages well-informed, society-wide discussions about their risks or potential benefits, as well as their ethical and governance challenges.

C2G’s mission is guided by the precautionary approach and consistent with the implementation of existing multilateral agreements addressing climate change in the context of sustainable development, including the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Montreal Protocol and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

C2G believes that urgent action is needed at all levels and by all actors to implement these agreements, including to reduce emissions; remove excess carbon from the atmosphere; build resilience and adapt to remaining climate impacts. C2G believes these actions should be guided by science, and by honest, open, inclusive and informed conversations addressing all potential measures to manage the increasing risks posed by climate change.

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C2G (Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative) is an initiative of Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs.

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