A Robust EU Framework for Carbon Dioxide Removals ( CDRs)

Project
Duration: Mar - Sep 2023

The Commission's proposal on the Carbon Removals Certification Framework puts the EU on a dangerous path that makes it easier to replace emissions reductions with CO₂ removals. Integrating CO₂ removal into EU emissions trading also carries risks. In this project, a robust framework for CO₂ removal was developed and discussed.

Making Carbon Removals a Real Climate Solution

How (not) to integrate carbon removals into EU climate policies

19 June 2023
online

Making Carbon Removals a Real Climate Solution

How to integrate carbon removals into EU Climate Policies

Year 2023

Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) in EU Member States Policies and Laws

Duration: Mar - Sep 2022
Funding: European Climate Foundation (ECF), International

ProjectAssessment of the Certification Framework for Carbon Dioxide Removals in the EU

Carbon Engineering pilot plant in Squamish, B.C. featuring Direct Air Capture technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere.

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On 30 November 2022, the Commission proposed an EU carbon removal certification framework (CRCF). The proposed framework could undermine the environmental integrity of EU climate policies. Within this project, Ecologic Institute and Oeko-Institut assess the Commission's... Read more

Assessment of the Certification Framework for Carbon Dioxide Removals in the EU

Duration: Nov 2022 - Apr 2024
Funding: German Environment Agency (UBA), Germany

PublicationDocumentCarbon Dioxide Removal Strategy for the EU

The EU's debate on carbon dioxide removals (CDRs) is gaining momentum, but in important parts it is still a mystery. Basics of an EU framework for CDR remain unclear. An EU CDR Strategy could demystify CDRs and help trigger the necessary political debate on CDRs. A... Read more

Meyer-Ohlendorf, Nils, 2021: Carbon Dioxide Removal Strategy for the EU. Berlin: Ecologic Institute.

PublicationReportCarbon Dioxide Removals in EU Member States

Ecologic report cover "Carbon Dioxide Removals in EU Member States. National frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Removals: State of play and how to improve it"

CO2 removal is becoming a central part of climate action, but relevant policy frameworks of EU Member States are patchy. Basics of good regulation are often missing: goals and strategy. Member States also lack the necessary political debate on CO2 removal (CDR). This... Read more

Meyer-Ohlendorf, Nils, Deyana Spasova (2022): Carbon Dioxide Removals in EU Member States. Ecologic Institute, Berlin.

PublicationReportCertification of Carbon Dioxide Removals

Cover page of the report "Certification of carbon dioxide removals – Evaluation of the commission proposal"

On 30 November 2022, the Commission proposed an EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). The Commission's proposal is an important initiative for promoting the implementation of carbon removals within the EU. It aims to help generate additional funding for... Read more

Meyer-Ohlendorf, Nils et al. 2023: Certification of Carbon Dioxide Removals – Evaluation of the Commission Proposal. Interim Report. Climate Change 13/2023. German Environment Agency: Dessau-Roßlau.