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This report by RMI argues that heavy industries are uniquely positioned to scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) by leveraging their existing infrastructure, material flows, and expertise. It outlines a business case for industrial integration of CDR to create new revenue streams, manage regulatory risks, and meet net-zero targets, while emphasizing that CDR must complement, not replace, aggressive decarbonization.

A research paper by the NewClimate Institute analyzing the alignment between the net-zero targets of 20 countries and their short-to-mid-term emissions policies and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This briefing summarizes the IPCC Working Group III report on Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), evaluating its potential and feasibility as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) method for climate mitigation. While BECCS is heavily utilized in climate models to limit warming, the report highlights significant uncertainties regarding its environmental and socio-economic impacts, particularly concerning land use, food security, and biodiversity.

This briefing summarizes the IPCC Working Group III (WG3) findings on the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) sector, detailing its potential for climate mitigation and the role of land-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR). It highlights that while the land sector can provide up to 30% of the global mitigation needed for 1.5°C and 2°C pathways, it cannot compensate for delayed emissions reductions in other sectors. The document also notes a significant investment gap, with current funding at USD 0.7 billion per year against a requirement of over USD 400 billion per year.