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Seas and Oceans: Geoengineering

Asked by Barry GardinerLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 October 2025UIN 82931

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her policy is on marine geo-engineering.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Marine-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.

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