WHAT IS CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL?
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) refers to techniques actively removing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing it long-term. It’s crucial for climate change mitigation, especially when rapid decarbonization alone may not meet global climate goals.
- CDR is critical for net-zero emissions and limiting global warming
- It addresses historical and hard-to-abate emissions
- It aims to remove gigatons of CO2 annually
- It complements emission reduction efforts
- CDR supports Paris Agreement targets
KEY CHALLENGES AHEAD
As the CDR techniques grow, immediate foreseeable challenges include balancing CDR with emissions reduction, ensuring sustainable large-scale deployment, and navigating geopolitical implications.