CDR library

📥 Just a few minutes ago, the EU Parliament voted (379 Yes, 248 No, 10 abstentions) to adopt its position on the EU 2040 Target. 🎯Despite attempts by the right to water down the target to 83% – which was thankfully voted down and averted – it’s almost identical to the Council’s position from last week: 90% overall target, 5% international credits, up to 5% additional international credits at member state level, and a review clause every two years. 🌍 A notable difference, h

⚠️ The IPCC is clear: we have to achieve net-zero CO2 by 2050. This is and has been the global rallying cry since 2018. 📉 What is less talked about: net-zero is not enough. Because every credible IPCC 1.5 °C and most 2 °C pathway assumes we overshoot our carbon budget — and must therefore spend part of the second half of the century removing more CO₂ than we emit. Some governments have already recognised it and are proactively developing roadmaps for this net-negativity. 🇸�

☕ I get it. CDR Policy certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But getting clear on the foundations is essential to engaging with all that goes on at COP. 🎙️ Earlier this year, the team at The Carbon Removal Show put together a 3-part deep dive into CDR policy - what it is, why it's important, and where it might be going. And best part, it's fun, and has plenty of cameos. 🎯 Part 1: Will help get you up to speed on context setting, diving into the evolution of carbon removal

🇪🇺 This week, lawmakers in the European Parliament’s environment committee submitted their amendments to the Commission’s 2040 climate...

💶 Momentum has been building for months in Europe's biggest economy. Today, another major breakthrough: money on the table! The details:...

🇩🇪 As many of you know, carbon removal in Germany is a passion project of mine. I fundamentally believe that Europe’s biggest economy -...

🤷‍♂️ When you think you’ve seen it all, there comes another curveball. 🇪🇺 The European Commission is considering introducing...

🎯 On July 2nd, the European Commission will reveal its proposal for the EU’s 2040 Climate Target. This is arguably the most important...

🇪🇺 It is too early to pick winners! Europe will only be able to achieve net-zero if it can leverage a wide range of durable carbon...

📄 Just one of the many findings of the “2024 Biochar Market Report” which just dropped, now in its fourth edition. 🪨 The fundamental...

Do you want to know: ⚡ Who holds power in EU policy development 🗝️ Where your key opportunities are for influence ✒️ And how to make an...

🛑 Just a week ago, I shared how the German government and the conservative EPP group in Parliament put the brakes on the GCD...

💬 The European Commission is currently consulting on the future of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) – and whether, how, and WHICH...

😮 One of Europe’s most promising climate regulations has been put on ice just before the finish line, what happened? 🇪🇺 On June 10th,...

👇 Another step closer to scaling CDR in Europe. So what did we learn and where are we heading? 🇪🇺 First, let’s contextualise this...

🌅 Time to put the distractions from the last days behind us and focus on building instead! The European Commission, through its flagship...

🇪🇺 Yes, that is exactly what we might be seeing soon. The EU Commission is hosting a hybrid workshop next week to discuss the design...

🇪🇺 A week ago, I launched my FREE course: “Decode EU Carbon Removal Policy in Six Days”. 📨 Over 280 people have signed up to the...