Oxford Geoengineering Programme // Oxford Principles of Geoengineering

"Research into geoengineering is at a very early stage, with no guarantee of success.  The Principles are intended to guide the development of geoengineering techniques from early research to the point where they may be available for eventual deployment.  The Principles also stipulate that any decision with respect to deployment only be taken with robust governance structures already in place in order to ensure social legitimacy....

Principle 3: Disclosure of geoengineering research and open publication of results

There should be complete disclosure of research plans and open publication of results in order to facilitate better understanding of the risks and to reassure the public as to the integrity of the process. It is essential that the results of all research, including negative results, be made publicly available...."