29. Daniel Harrison on Marine Cloud Brightening and the RRAP

Challenging Climate

Dr Daniel Harrison is an oceanographer at Southern Cross University in Australia. His research focuses on how engineering intervention in marine systems can be used to improve ecological, environmental, or societal outcomes. In this episode, we explore Daniel’s work in applying Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) to protect the Great Barrier Reef against global warming. We find out what MCB is, discuss how it can be implemented responsibly and effectively to save the Great Barrier Reef, and other potential applications.
Links:

• Daniel's profile
• UNESCO: Great Barrier Reef is added to the 'In Danger' list
• Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP)
• Daniel's talk on C2G Youtube, on Governance of Marine Cloud Brightening
• Daniel’s podcast interview on 100 climate conversations

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Chapters

1. 29. Daniel Harrison on Marine Cloud Brightening and the RRAP (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and background (00:03:24)

3. Why do we need MCB at The Great Barrier Reef? (00:04:35)

4. Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (00:10:44)

5. What is Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB)? (00:16:44)

6. Direct and indirect effects of MCB (00:20:41)

7. Outdoor testing of MCB, social and political reactions (00:31:37)

8. What are the next steps for RRAP (00:40:07)

9. MCB in the Arctic & future outlook of MCB in the Great Barrier Reef (00:42:44)

10. What gives you optimism? (00:48:10)