DSG Publications

Towards Inclusive and Ethical SRM Governance in Pakistan: Bridging Policy Gaps and Global South Representation

"Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) is a promising yet controversial climate intervention with complex scientific, ethical, legal, and socio-political implications. Effective governance is essential to address these challenges prior to any experimentation proceeds, particularly for countries in the Global South, like Pakistan, where SRM could have profound public health and governance impacts. Global governance discussions are largely driven by Global North institutions, which often marginalize the concerns of the Global South. This study assesses Pakistan's readiness for SRM governance by analyzing the coherence of its existing climate change and health policies, alongside expert perceptions."