A CO-CREATED PROPOSAL FOR AN EU PERMANENT CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK

The proposal outlines a structured approach to scaling permanent carbon dioxide removals in the EU through a three-stage strategy: early-stage research and innovation (TRL 1-5), a pilot procurement programme for mature technologies (TRL 6-9), and the eventual establishment of an EU Permanent Removals Compliance Scheme (EU RCS) by 2035. The framework defines permanent removals as those storing CO2 for at least 1,000 years and introduces 'Atmospheric Removal Credits' (ARCs) managed by a Central Purchasing and Reselling Platform (CPRP). The proposal emphasizes that removals must not substitute for emissions reductions and should adhere to strict sustainability, human rights, and 'do no significant harm' criteria.

• The proposed framework defines permanent carbon dioxide removal (CDR) methods as those capable of removing CO2 from the atmosphere and ensuring its storage for a minimum of 1,000 years, aligning with scientific evidence for staying within Paris Agreement temperature limits.
• The proposal suggests a tiered funding approach: a research, development, and innovation (RDI) initiative for projects with technology readiness levels (TRL) 1 to 5, and a pilot procurement programme for projects with TRL 6 to 9.
• A proposed EU Permanent Removals Compliance Scheme (EU RCS) would require the European Commission to present a legislative proposal by 1 January 2030, with compliance obligations for 'covered entities' to purchase Atmospheric Removal Credits (ARCs) starting no later than 2035.
• The framework proposes a Central Purchasing and Reselling Platform (CPRP) to manage a diversified portfolio of certified removal methods, allocate them into standardised ARCs, and establish price mechanisms to ensure sufficient supply.
• To prevent the use of removals as a substitute for decarbonization, the proposal mandates that ARCs purchased for compliance cannot be used for private sector offsetting or corporate net-zero claims; companies may only claim their financial contribution supported EU climate targets.
• The proposal incorporates strict integrity safeguards, requiring compliance with the 'do no significant harm' and precautionary principles, human rights law, and the principle of additionality.

APA

Zawieracz, M., & Marcos, M. V. (2025). A CO-CREATED PROPOSAL FOR AN EU PERMANENT CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK. Carbon Market Watch. https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025_A-co-created-proposal-for-an-EU-Permanent-Carbon-Dioxide-Removal-.pdf

Chicago

Zawieracz, Magdalena, and Miriam Vicente Marcos. A CO-CREATED PROPOSAL FOR AN EU PERMANENT CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK. Carbon Market Watch, 2025. https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025_A-co-created-proposal-for-an-EU-Permanent-Carbon-Dioxide-Removal-.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{zawieracz2025cocreated, author = {Zawieracz, Magdalena and Marcos, Miriam Vicente}, title = {{A CO-CREATED PROPOSAL FOR AN EU PERMANENT CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK}}, institution = {Carbon Market Watch}, year = {2025}, month = dec, url = {https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025_A-co-created-proposal-for-an-EU-Permanent-Carbon-Dioxide-Removal-.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }