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This guide from RMI explains Advance Market Commitments (AMCs) as financial mechanisms used to stimulate the development and deployment of new technologies by guaranteeing a future market. By providing a promise from governments or private entities to purchase a specific amount of a product once available, AMCs reduce risk for investors and developers, particularly in sectors like aviation, buildings, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide removal.

This research paper analyzes the economic and environmental potential of producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) using corn stover and e-fuels in the U.S. Corn Belt, contrasting these with conventional food crop-based biofuels.

This report by RMI examines the potential for integrating carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies into municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and biosolids management. It identifies two primary intervention categories: alkalinity management to store carbon as bicarbonates in water, and the processing of biosolids through methods like biochar production, biomass burial, and incineration with carbon capture. The report highlights synergies such as the safe disposal of hazardous contaminants like PFAS and the use of existing pumping infrastructure to reduce capital and energy costs.

This policy brief by RMI identifies three emerging trends to scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) demand beyond voluntary corporate credits: credit purchasing through government and private sector mechanisms, demand for differentiated low-carbon products, and 'flipping the script' by funding services where CDR is a co-product or by-product.

The Massachusetts Carbon Dioxide Removal Study, conducted by RMI for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), evaluates 23 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage pathways to determine their feasibility and scalability within the state's policy and economic context to support its Net Zero 2050 mandate.

This briefing by RMI proposes a 'new carbon economy' that treats carbon dioxide as a valuable raw material rather than a waste product to achieve a net-negative emissions footprint while maintaining the supply of essential carbon-based materials.

The High Seas Treaty, formally the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ agreement), enters into force on January 17, 2026. The treaty establishes a legal framework to protect biodiversity and manage natural resources in the 'high seas'—ocean areas outside any single country's jurisdiction, which cover approximately half of the planet's surface.

This report examines the potential for Direct Air Capture (DAC) and other carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies in Africa, with a particular focus on Kenya and the East African Rift region. It highlights the region's competitive advantages in geothermal energy and basaltic rock formations for permanent carbon storage, while outlining the technological, financial, and regulatory innovations needed to scale these systems.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the concept of 'temperature overshoot'—where global warming exceeds 1.5°C to 2°C before returning to those levels—and the associated risks of triggering irreversible climate tipping points. It argues that while the chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C by 2100 is now 'virtually zero', minimizing the magnitude and duration of overshoot is critical to avoid catastrophic Earth system collapses. The document contrasts dangerous climate tipping points with 'positive socio-economic tipping points' that can accelerate decarbonization, while warning that reliance on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and geoengineering introduces severe risks and does not replace the need for immediate, deep emissions cuts.

This research paper by RMI proposes the establishment of a government-led Advance Market Commitment (AMC) to scale carbon removal technologies. It argues that current voluntary and compliance markets are insufficient to meet the gigaton-scale requirements needed by midcentury and provides a framework for governments to coordinate demand, harmonize standards, and catalyze private investment to bridge the funding and deployment gap.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law argues that geoengineering techniques pose severe risks to global biodiversity and human rights, potentially accelerating ecosystem collapse and species extinction. The author contends that these speculative interventions create a 'plan B' illusion that delays essential greenhouse gas emission cuts and advocates for a strict precautionary approach, including the enforcement of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity's de facto moratorium on geoengineering deployment.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the potential for U.S. states to lead the deployment of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies as federal funding and policy support for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) face rollbacks and uncertainty.

This executive summary from the NewClimate Institute argues that durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR)—which stores CO2 for thousands of years—is essential for neutralizing residual fossil fuel emissions, yet private sector adoption remains low and often serves as a substitute for necessary emission reductions.

RMI and [C]Worthy present a strategic roadmap for the development of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems in the marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) industry. The report emphasizes that credible carbon quantification requires integrating direct in situ measurements with scientific modeling. It outlines a nine-step organizational journey—from initial strategy and hiring a quantification lead to data reporting and industry knowledge sharing—to help startups secure funding and ensure environmental accountability.

This report by RMI examines the potential for integrating electrochemical carbon removal (CDR) technologies into coastal desalination value chains. It identifies synergies between desalination processes—such as the use of brine as a feedstock and shared pumping infrastructure—and the potential for these integrations to mitigate the environmental impacts of brine discharge while contributing to global climate goals.

The Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) methodology v5.0 is an assessment framework designed to evaluate the transparency and integrity of corporate climate strategies across various sectors and geographies.

This report by RMI evaluates the potential for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage by integrating biomass residue building products into the construction industry. It estimates that using these materials could remove 3.6 Gt CO2 by 2050 and avert an additional 16.5 Gt CO2 in emissions. The document also discusses the role of mass timber and active forest management in stabilizing forest carbon, while outlining the policy and technical barriers to scaling these solutions.

This briefing by RMI outlines the challenges and potential solutions for the industrial permitting process in California, specifically for clean industrial projects like hydrogen production and carbon dioxide removal. It argues that while the current decentralized system provides necessary environmental and community safeguards, it also creates 'nonproductive friction' that delays or cancels critical decarbonization projects. The document provides strategic recommendations for both permit-seekers and state policymakers to streamline approvals without compromising safety or environmental justice.

A report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) and Friends of the Earth US analyzing the risks and geographic scope of marine geoengineering technologies, arguing that these speculative interventions threaten all ocean basins and distract from fossil fuel phaseout.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the current state of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, emphasizing the United States' leadership in research, development, and deployment (RD&D). It details various technological and nature-based approaches to removing CO2 from the atmosphere and the specific U.S. policy mechanisms, such as tax credits and funding programs, used to scale these innovations.