The innovation of carbon/ climate mitigation engineering management

Climate engineering which is also known as carbon mitigation management falls under the umbrella of an engineering term which is targeted in combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality. 

Climate engineering or carbon mitigation management can be divided into three categories, which are namely:

① “carbon dioxide removal (CDR), which has the potential to

achieve negative emissions by removing atmospheric carbon diox-

ide.”

② “solar radiation management (SRM), which could limit

temperature rises by increasing solar radiation reflection”

③ “general geoengineering techniques, such as biochar and soil car-

bon sequestration, which are accessible means of improving the

carbon absorption capabilities of natural ecosystems “

There are challenges of coping with climate change but with technical efforts and engineering solutions are in place for climate mitigation. Solutions such as energy efficiency technologies, renewable energy, utilisation, carbon capture and carbon sequestration. Traditional emissions reduction and adaptation efforts are primarily focused on climate action. Empirical evidence has given the urgency to call for action with regards to the climate crisis. Statistics show that the “present emissions trajectory has left us on course for an average temperature rise of more than 3 °C above pre industrial levels by 2100, indicating a significant gap between current emissions and those needed to limit global warming to 1.5 -- 2 °C, as set forth by the Paris Agreement”. Moreover, by the middle of this century results show that the 2 °C target requires approximately 87% of mitigation scenarios to deploy negative emissions techniques, while the 1.5 °C target necessitates practically all emission trajectories to pursue negative emissions, in accordance with the net-zero emissions goal by the middle of this century. In the global climate government network, carbon mitigation engineering will be an essential component in preventing the climate crisis from getting even worse. Management circles should also start exploring carbon mitigation engineering management methods. 

The success of mitigation engineering

The success of mitigation engineering mostly depends on scientific management. Further, with management and engineering experience - carbon engineering management has progressed. The latest research showed the following: “pinpointed the break-even point between mitigation costs and benefits under different global emission reduction strategies, has debunked the conventional wisdom that acting on climate change would result in losses.” Carbon mitigation engineering will allow for the Paris Agreement targets to be met with scientific management The risks and complexities associated with carbon mitigation engineering demand requires disciplines and theories for new engineering development. 

Characteristics of carbon engineering mitigation

Some of the characteristics of carbon engineering mitigation include:

“The elements are inextricably linked.

The endeavor is fraught with uncertainties

CEM scenarios have a high degree of unpredictability

 High demand for synergy management.

Multiple entities are involved

A broad technical spectrum

Unprecedented risks.

Difficulty in determining the best solution on a global scale.”

The key problems include:

How much reduction in emissions is required?

Who will be responsible for reducing emissions? 

How should carbon mitigation engineering be implemented most effectively?

What is the appropriate schedule for implementing carbon mitigation engineering?

How can the effects and risks of carbon mitigation engineering be scientifically assessed?

The time–Space–System Synergy theory of carbon engineering mitigation

The time–Space–System Synergy theory involves energy of space, time and the system. There is an organization management involved of industries, individuals and nations. There is a few aspects that lead to intergenerational equity which are economic transition, technical innovation, energy revolution, emission control and climate governance.These aspects also lead to progress management.

The concluding statement from the authors

Carbon engineering management is still an emerging field and is slowly progressing. The article mentions “by fostering global carbon mitigation engineering demonstration projects, the theoretical foundation of CEM will undoubtedly be updated on a regular basis. Moreover, in order to increase the theoretical system’s universality, we earnestly encourage climate-vulnerable countries to actively participate in the CEM dialogue and decision-making process.” Lastly the researchers mention that more scholars need to be involves in carbon engineering research.