Gartner Futures Lab Podcast
Geoengineering
Mar 1, 2025
In this discussion, Sarah Watt, a Gartner Vice President Analyst specializing in sustainability strategy and climate mitigation, dives into the complex world of geoengineering as a response to climate change. She highlights the ethical and governance challenges of this technology-driven approach and emphasizes that it's not a standalone solution. The conversation covers the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices and navigating the systemic complexities of climate action to effectively combat the pressing risks of a warming world.
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- Geoengineering, while offering potential benefits, fails to address root causes of climate change, necessitating a combination of multiple solutions.
- A systemic approach to climate challenges is essential, integrating sustainability across sectors and considering both risks and opportunities for resilience.
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Understanding Geoengineering
Geoengineering is a large-scale approach aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change by altering environmental conditions. This includes strategies aimed at reducing global temperatures to adhere to limits specified in the Paris Agreement. However, criticism arises from the fact that geoengineering does not tackle the root causes of climate change, such as carbon emissions, and may divert resources from more effective solutions currently available. Furthermore, the potential high costs and governance issues associated with geoengineering projects raise significant concerns about their efficacy and ethical implications.
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