Why the 1976 ENMOD Treaty Fails to Regulate Modern Climate Engineering Risks
The Environmental Modification Convention: Revisiting the Treaty for Contemporary Climate Engineering Governance
Authored By: Somya Mittal University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh Abstract As the climate crisis worsens, climate engineering [...]
2025-12-07T16:21:08+00:00
environmental-science, personal-finance, data-and-cloud-computing, casino-and-gambling
Climate engineering is gaining attention as a possible way to quickly lower global temperatures. Techniques like Solar Radiation Management (SRM) and large-scale Carbon Capture Schemes (CDR) offer potential solutions but also carry risks of unpredictable cross-border effects. Experts now question whether existing laws can properly govern these emerging technologies.
The ENMOD Convention, adopted in 1976, was designed to prevent hostile environmental changes for military use. Its rules, however, focus only on deliberate harm and outdated 1970s technology. Since peaceful climate interventions were not considered at the time, ENMOD fails to address modern challenges.
The study highlights the need for updated international rules to manage climate engineering safely. Without reform, existing laws like ENMOD will remain inadequate for modern challenges. A new framework under the UNFCCC could provide clearer guidance and prevent unintended global consequences.
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