Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 82931
Seas and Oceans: Geoengineering
Tabled: 17 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Barry Gardiner
Labour — Brent West
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her policy is on marine geo-engineering.
Answer
Emma HardyMarine-based GGR techniques present potential environmental risks that need to be managed alongside potential climate benefits. Our priorities are developing the evidence base and establishing a science-based framework for regulation of these techniques.