[Re]Moving on Up—Can developing countries be a powerhouse for contributing engineered removals towards net zero goals?
We are delighted to finally publish our report on “Carbon Credit Standards for engineered Carbon Dioxide Removal”, which is the culmination of 8 months of research and investigations on this fast-moving topic. The report considers: ❓Whether there is a case for deploying engineered [e]CDR in developing countries. ❓ Methodological approaches and potential challenges that may arise for implementation. ❓ Safeguards and governance aspects of deployment. ❓ Ways forward to foster
Paul Zakkour
Dec 1, 2025
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