Abstract for: Assessing SRM future implications in Brazil, India and South Africa with Group Model Building

Unlike conventional approaches that focus on reducing GHG emissions, Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) is a geoengineering approach that seeks to combat climate change by reflecting a small percentage of the sun's incoming radiation back into space and reducing global warming. While SRM holds promise as a rapid and potentially effective tool to offset global temperature rise, it is not without challenges and ethical considerations, especially for Global South countries whom voices have been unheard on the SRM debate. This proposal aims to understand stakeholder perspectives on SRM in Brazil, India, and South Africa using GMB. Workshops will identify climate risks, provide SRM information, and build a CLD. Each workshop will host 10 to 40 participants and address SRM perceptions, implementation, risks, benefits, governance, and regulatory mechanisms. Content analysis will follow, focusing on perspectives from interviews and focus groups. Work in Progress By focusing on Brazil, India, and South Africa, the study aims to understand national perspectives on solar geoengineering. Each country has unique socio-cultural, economic, and environmental factors influencing attitudes. Documenting stakeholder perspectives will reveal considerations in decision-making processes, providing insights into localized concerns and priorities, essential for designing contextually relevant strategies. Use for English language check