Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 48176

Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Geoengineering

Tabled: 25 April 2025

Answered: 6 May 2025

Question

Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency on geoengineering proposals that aim to block sunlight.

Answer

Feryal Clark

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with ARIA on a range of matters. As set out in ARIA’s Framework Agreement, ARIA has unique operational freedoms, including over its research and project choice and its procedures. This independence allows ARI...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 48176) →