Geoengineering governance briefings and policy development
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From: SPENCER JONES
Dear Ministry for the Environment,
OIA Request — Governance / Briefings
Subject: Geoengineering governance briefings and policy development
Request:
I request copies of all documents held by the Ministry from 1 January 2011 to present that:
1. Provide policy advice, briefing papers, or internal memoranda relating to:
• geoengineering
• Solar Radiation Management (SRM)
• Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB)
• atmospheric aerosol interventions
2. Relate to governance, regulation, or oversight frameworks for geoengineering, whether domestic or international.
3. Include correspondence (emails, letters, or meeting notes) between the Ministry and:
• Earth Sciences New Zealand / NIWA
• Royal Society Te Apārangi
• Ministry of Transport
• Maritime New Zealand
• MBIE
4. Reference:
• the 2011 Royal Society workshop
• subsequent consideration of geoengineering in NZ policy
If any documents are withheld, please specify the grounds under the Official Information Act.
If no such documents exist, please confirm that no post-2011 governance briefings are held.
Kind regards,
Spencer Jones
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Ministry for the Environment
Kia ora Spencer Jones,
Please see attached notification of extension of your OIA request (ref. OIAD-00917).
Ngâ mihi nui
Lachlan
Lachlan Brown (he/him)
Kaihautû rôpû – Ngâ Môhiohio Ôkawa me te Tuku Kakama
Team Leader – Official Information and Proactive Release
Ministry for the Environment – Manatû Mô Te Taiao
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From: SPENCER JONES <[FOI #34429 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 7:13 pm
To: OIA <[MFE request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Geoengineering governance briefings and policy development
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Dear Ministry for the Environment,
OIA Request — Governance / Briefings
Subject: Geoengineering governance briefings and policy development
Request:
I request copies of all documents held by the Ministry from 1 January 2011 to present that:
1. Provide policy advice, briefing papers, or internal memoranda relating to:
• geoengineering
• Solar Radiation Management (SRM)
• Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB)
• atmospheric aerosol interventions
2. Relate to governance, regulation, or oversight frameworks for geoengineering, whether domestic or international.
3. Include correspondence (emails, letters, or meeting notes) between the Ministry and:
• Earth Sciences New Zealand / NIWA
• Royal Society Te Apârangi
• Ministry of Transport
• Maritime New Zealand
• MBIE
4. Reference:
• the 2011 Royal Society workshop
• subsequent consideration of geoengineering in NZ policy
If any documents are withheld, please specify the grounds under the Official Information Act.
If no such documents exist, please confirm that no post-2011 governance briefings are held.
Kind regards,
Spencer Jones
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Kia ora Spencer Jones,
Please find attached a response to your request for official information, ref 26-OIAD-00917.
Ngâ mihi,
Ministerial Services Team
Ministry for the Environment | Manatû Mô Te Taiao
Email: [MFE request email] Website: http://www.mfe.govt.nz/
8 Willis Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Ministry for the Environment | Manatû Mô Te Taiao
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From: OIA <[MFE request email]>
Sent: Thursday, 7 May 2026 4:43 pm
To: SPENCER JONES <[FOI #34429 email]>
Cc: OIA <[MFE request email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Geoengineering governance briefings and policy development
Kia ora Spencer Jones,
Please see attached notification of extension of your OIA request (ref. OIAD-00917).
Ngâ mihi nui
Lachlan
Lachlan Brown (he/him)
Kaihautû rôpû – Ngâ Môhiohio Ôkawa me te Tuku Kakama Team Leader – Official Information and Proactive Release Ministry for the Environment – Manatû Mô Te Taiao
-----Original Message-----
From: SPENCER JONES <[FOI #34429 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 7:13 pm
To: OIA <[MFE request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Geoengineering governance briefings and policy development
MFE CYBER SECURITY WARNING
This email originated from outside our organisation. Please take extra care when clicking on any links or opening any attachments.
Dear Ministry for the Environment,
OIA Request — Governance / Briefings
Subject: Geoengineering governance briefings and policy development
Request:
I request copies of all documents held by the Ministry from 1 January 2011 to present that:
1. Provide policy advice, briefing papers, or internal memoranda relating to:
• geoengineering
• Solar Radiation Management (SRM)
• Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB)
• atmospheric aerosol interventions
2. Relate to governance, regulation, or oversight frameworks for geoengineering, whether domestic or international.
3. Include correspondence (emails, letters, or meeting notes) between the Ministry and:
• Earth Sciences New Zealand / NIWA
• Royal Society Te Apârangi
• Ministry of Transport
• Maritime New Zealand
• MBIE
4. Reference:
• the 2011 Royal Society workshop
• subsequent consideration of geoengineering in NZ policy
If any documents are withheld, please specify the grounds under the Official Information Act.
If no such documents exist, please confirm that no post-2011 governance briefings are held.
Kind regards,
Spencer Jones
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