An important milestone has been achieved in advancing BCR with today's decision by the European Parliament's AGRI Committee. The adoption of their position on the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (#CRCF) signifies a pivotal moment in recognising BCR's significant potential as a permanent carbon dioxide removal (#CDR) solution.
With 31 votes in favour, 6 against, and 2 abstentions, the AGRI Committee's opinion stands as a testament to the growing support for BCR as one of the most scalable and durable technologies in mitigating climate change.
Summary of the key achievements:
📖 The definition of 'carbon removal' has been revised to acknowledge the storage of atmospheric or biogenic carbon within lithospheric carbon pools, expanding the scope of carbon storage possibilities.
⚡️BCR is now recognised as permanent carbon removal on an equal standing with other CDR methods such as Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (#DACCS) and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (#BECCS) .
🔎 BCR's vital role is accentuated by its explicit definition, further highlighting its significance as a valuable tool for carbon management.
⏰ Within Article 6, focused on 'long-term storage,' biochar has secured its place, emphasising its potential for permanent carbon sequestration.
📉BCR operators will be required to furnish robust scientific evidence that guarantees the prevention of carbon reversion from its solid form.
🌱In the context of carbon storage in products, biochar will not be classified as 'released' following monitoring if it remains securely bound in soil or a mineral matrix. Additionally, Annex I showcases biochar as a soil additive, a pivotal component of a diverse range of carbon farming activities.
This remarkable achievement marks a great step in getting BCR adequately recognised within the CRCF, paving the way for future applications such as integration into the EU Emission Trading Scheme (#EUETS).
👀Now all eyes will be on what the lead committee, #ENVI, is going to do before the parliamentary vote on the CRCF in October.
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