Climate Geoengineering: Scoping Workshop We invite Expressions of Interest before 12 Noon on Tuesday 6 October 2009, to attend a Geoengineering Scoping Workshop at The Guoman Cumberland Hotel, London on the 19 October 2009. Background The recent Royal Society report has concluded that “The safest and most predictable method of moderating climate change is to take early and effective action to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases”. The report also acknowledged that potentially Geoengineering methods could be useful to support other efforts to mitigate anthropogenic climate change. Geoengineering is in its infancy, and research is required, to reduce uncertainties about the various methods and their impacts should they be required in the future. Research Councils Energy programme intends to provide support to research within the Climate Geoengineering remit. We aim to fund research which will allow informed and intelligent assessments about the development of Climate Geoengineering technologies. Research Councils Energy programme will be holding a one day workshop which aims to identify the priority themes for future funding activities within Geoengineering. Aims of the workshop are as follows: Facilitate networking between researchers operating within the remit of Geoengineering. Identify the major challenges and opportunities for Geoengineering research. Identify potential themes for future funding activities. Please note no funding is available at this workshop. Who should attend? We aim to get involvement from a diverse range of stakeholders who are directly involved in Geoengineering research, or research in related fields. For example we welcome applications from engineers, climate scientists and climate modellers, as well as from natural and social scientists. Those engaged in the study of ethics and governance in relation to climate change and the environment are also welcome to apply. We also encourage applications from local and national government and industrial organisations with an interest in developing Climate Geoengineering technologies. Applying to attend and selection procedure Applicants should complete the short Expression of Interest (EoI) form (maximum two A4 sides). A panel of EPSRC representatives will use the EoI to select participants. The deadline for all submissions is Noon on 6 October 2009. We are unable to accept applications after this deadline. All submissions should be by email to GeoEng@epsrc.ac.uk . Places are limited and the number of attendees from a given institution may have to be restricted in the event of multiple applications. Applicants will be notified of the decision by 14 October 2009. EPSRC’s decision on attendance is final. Location and Date The workshop will take place in London at the Guoman Cumberland Hotel on 19thOctober 2009. An application will be taken to mean availability for this date, and a commitment to attend if selected. Full details of the venue and how to get there will be sent to the selected participants. For Further Information Please contact: Nick Cook Portfolio Manager - Energy . Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Email: GeoEng@epsrc.ac.uk