Knowledge Gaps
Physical science / mechanism
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July 17, 2026 - 3:53am
- This technique is theoretically possible in Arctic but may have a small contribution. What is the potential of this technique in the Arctic?
- How would foam tiles interact with sea ice?
Engineering needs (technical feasibility)
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- Can the tiles be made with environmentally benign materials?
- Could the tiles break down over time instead of needing to be collected? This would be an issue in the Arctic in particular because the tiles would only be effective during the summer. Could tiles be deployed and retrieved, or could they breakdown by end of season?
- Is there a way to prevent organic growth on tiles so they don’t sink?
- Can the tiles be made in a way that balances reflectivity, density, buoyancy, and changes over time?
- There are several suggestions for how to make the tiles in Haley and Nicklas 2021.
- Could tiles be redeployed?
Environmental risks / benefits
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June 30, 2026 - 9:46pm
- Can the tiles be made with environmentally benign materials?
- Zeitler and Brunell (2024) began adapting a Performance Assessment methodology as an initial risk assessment framework for Arctic climate interventions, beginning with a focus on factors associated with the atmosphere. The methodology should be completed for a full risk assessment (Zeitler and Brunell 2024) and can be adapted more specifically to individual approaches.
- Can the tiles be made with environmentally benign materials?
- Zeitler and Brunell (2024) began adapting a Performance Assessment methodology as an initial risk assessment framework for Arctic climate interventions, beginning with a focus on factors associated with the atmosphere. The methodology should be completed for a full risk assessment (Zeitler and Brunell 2024) and can be adapted more specifically to individual approaches.
Governance
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June 30, 2026 - 9:46pm
- There is need for an inclusive governance approach that incorporates stakeholder concerns in the design and deployment of approaches and effectively communicates risk (Bennett et al. 2022).
- Can Indigenous rights and perspectives be incorporated in governance of ocean-based climate solutions when solutions are implemented in the name of global environmental protection (Chuffart et al. 2023)?
- Chitty et al. (2025) lists key questions that need to be answered to advance just and equitable governance strategies for climate interventions in the Arctic.
- There is need for an inclusive governance approach that incorporates stakeholder concerns in the design and deployment of approaches and effectively communicates risk (Bennett et al. 2022).
- Can Indigenous rights and perspectives be incorporated in governance of ocean-based climate solutions when solutions are implemented in the name of global environmental protection (Chuffart et al. 2023)?
- Chitty et al. (2025) lists key questions that need to be answered to advance just and equitable governance strategies for climate interventions in the Arctic.
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