Promoting socially responsible governance of new marine climate intervention
Lawless, Sarah, Ogier, Emily M., Streit, Robert, Gurney, Georgina G., Cohen, Philippa J., Gruby, Rebecca, Pradhan, Sisir, and Morrison, Tiffany H. (2025) Promoting socially responsible governance of new marine climate intervention. Cell Reports Sustainability (100366). (In Press)
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Abstract
Novel climate interventions are proliferating and upscaling in marine systems. However, how social impacts are managed remains unclear. We combine a global survey of intervention actors, interviews with best-practice leaders, and policy analysis to assess whether and how social responsibility is considered when proposing, testing, and/or implementing 76 marine climate interventions worldwide. We find that technical feasibility trumps social considerations. Feasibility assessments predominantly rely on biophysical data (63%), with 54% either not using social data or relying on spatial marine use data as the only social data source. Where public deliberation opportunities are available (61%), most are via formal regulatory channels (54%), with only 15% offering more inclusive engagement. Best-practice leaders confirm low organizational competency around social impact. Social responsibility is rarely mandated by governments and instead relies on voluntary initiation by emerging best-practice leaders. Extension and codification of best practices are urgently required for socially responsible governance of new marine climate interventions.
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