In a written answer on 12 June 2026, Commissioner Iliana Ivanova, on behalf of the European Commission, directed citizens to the Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS) for information on EU-funded research into weather modification and geoengineering technologies, while declining to provide a legal definition of 'geoengineering'.
The answer was given to a parliamentary question submitted on 23 March 2026 by MEP Anja Arndt (ESN), who asked through which publicly accessible sources citizens could consult EU-funded research projects in the field of weather control technologies and geoengineering. The Commission's response pointed to CORDIS as the relevant database, noting that citizens can search for projects on any subject there.
On the definitional question, the Commission stated that the EU has no legal definition for 'geoengineering'. It referenced the Convention on Biological Diversity's Decision X/33, which considers technologies that deliberately reduce solar insolation or increase carbon sequestration on a large scale as forms of geoengineering. It also cited the IPCC's broader description, which includes Solar Radiation Management and Carbon Dioxide Removal methods, while noting that geoengineering differs from weather modification and ecological engineering, though the boundary can be fuzzy.
The answer contains no concrete proposals, numerical targets, or deadlines for regulation or further research. It is purely informational, directing citizens to existing databases and citing external definitions without committing to any EU-level policy action. The Commission's stance appears cautious, avoiding any regulatory or financial commitments while acknowledging the existence of EU-funded research in this area.
Institutional follow-up is not indicated; the answer does not signal any upcoming legislative or research initiatives. The response suggests that for now, the Commission considers existing information channels sufficient and sees no need for a dedicated EU definition or regulatory framework for geoengineering technologies.