I note the UK's IMechE http://www.imeche.org/ is currently a strong supporter of geoengineering http://www.imeche.org/about/keythemes/environment/Climate+Change/Geoeng
We have on several occasions suggested the creation of a 'geoengineering institute' on this list. I write today with an alternative suggestion. My proposal is that we present a letter to the IMechE, signed by prominent members of this list (especially those in the UK). In this, we would set out our plans for the institution, and ask that the IMechE, with its existing infrastructure and recognition, will operate this new geoengineering institution until such time as it is able to be 'spun off' as an organisation in its own right. My suggestion is that the letter should address the following points: 1) Setting out the principle of the organisation's existence as a part of the IMechE 2) The creation of a specific class of memberships for accredited and non-accredited geoengineers. 3) Defining the IMechE as the focal point for the study of the regulation and systematisation of geoengineering. 4) Encouraging the model to be adopted internationally, providing professional 'residence' to the geoengineering community worldwide. In my opinion, such a move is vital. For too long, this community has lacked a proper system of organisation, and I suggest that, after several non-starter attempts to get things moving, we now look to an established and sympathetic body to help systematise the discipline. I look forward to receiving comments of all colours by return. Thanks A -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/geoengineering?hl=en.
