Full Description
This book investigates the role of cloud seeding laws in governing regional solar radiation management (SRM) activities. It challenges the prevailing belief that cloud seeding laws are irrelevant to regional SRM governance and argues for their applicability. Through case studies in Australia, Canada, and the United States, the book highlights the need for legal frameworks that promote cross-scale interactions, stakeholder participation, flexible decision-making, and conflict resolution. It advocates for adopting adaptive governance principles to effectively manage the risks and uncertainties associated with regional SRM interventions. By filling a gap in the existing literature, this book offers valuable insights and recommendations for the governance of regional SRM, shedding light on the potential of cloud seeding laws to inform and shape SRM governance frameworks. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and normative aspects, offering practical guidance for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders involved in regional SRM initiatives.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 The Governance Challenges of Regional SRM and Cloud Seeding.- Chapter 3 Material Resemblances between Cloud Seeding and Regional Solar Radiation Management.- Chapter 4 Adaptive Governance as a Normative and Analytical Framework.- Chapter 5 Domestic Cloud Seeding Law and Governance.- Chapter 6 Multi-Scale Institutional Arrangements.- Chapter 7 Participatory Decision-Making.- Chapter 8 Iterative Learning Processes.- Chapter 9 Conflict Management Mechanisms.- Chapter 10 Conclusion.- Bibliography.
