European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change recommends actions for carbon removal

The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) has released a report titled “Scaling Up Carbon Dioxide Removals”, recommending the establishment of legally binding targets for gross emission reductions, permanent and temporary carbon removals, and the development of robust monitoring and verification systems. The ESABCC advocates for increasing EU funding to at least €2.6 billion for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) innovation in the upcoming funding cycle. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for better CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure as well as compliance markets for CDR, while encouraging stronger government procurement frameworks and responsibilities for current polluters.