Documents Relating To Geo-Engineering Or Climate Intervention Activities.

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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources disclosed documents regarding Australian geoengineering research prepared for an international Chief Science Advisors meeting held on 18 December 2024. The documents outline Australia's activities in both direct carbon removal and solar radiation management (solar geoengineering). Key research initiatives include the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP), funded through the Reef Trust and Great Barrier Reef Foundation, which is investigating cooling and shading options for the Great Barrier Reef through cloud and sky brightening trials. Research is being conducted by Southern Cross University, CSIRO, QUT and other contributors. The background notes acknowledge that solar geoengineering remains highly controversial due to concerns about deterring climate action, power concentration, unintended consequences, and regulatory challenges, though atmospheric research and trials continue. The documents indicate Australia was assessing how other countries prioritize geoengineering research.