Climate geoengineering war game failed due to mutual distrust

The first war game simulating international negotiations on solar geoengineering took place in London. Participants from the US, China, Russia and other countries failed to agree on research rules: mutual accusations of espionage and disinformation derailed the deal. The game showed that real-world regulation of the technology could collapse due to geopolitical rivalry.

• The simulation gathered experts, military personnel and scientists at Queen Mary University of London
• The US and China refused to sign an agreement limiting their research
• Russia was accused of disinformation about a plane near the Bering Strait
• Startup Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for commercial geoengineering