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The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
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A global and independent scientific assessment of the State of Carbon Dioxide Removal and the gap we need to close.

https://www.stateofcdr.org/
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Curious about the data behind #TheStateofCDR Edition 2?

We’ve made it easier than ever to explore the data yourself. Our open-access Data Portal lets you dive into #CDR data by country, method, and more.

Built for researchers, policymakers, and the climate-curious - portal.stateofcdr.org
Dr William F. Lamb at @pik-potsdam.bsky.social highlights the limited progress on #CDR in G20 pledges. He notes that while emission cuts are a priority, most countries lack clear, credible plans to scale CDR in line with climate goals.

Read more in our new Insight Report: tinyurl.com/3kn6seff
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Curious about the data behind #TheStateofCDR Edition 2?

We’ve made it easier than ever to explore the data yourself. Our open-access Data Portal lets you dive into #CDR data by country, method, and more.

Built for researchers, policymakers, and the climate-curious - portal.stateofcdr.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Reposted by The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
Ahead of #COP30, @stateofcdr.bsky.social released a new report, co-authored by CGS Associate Research Prof. @gidden.bsky.social, that assesses #G20 countries' progress in scaling carbon dioxide removal & whether it's enough to stay aligned with the #ParisAgreement: www.stateofcdr.org/insight-repo...
Insight Report 1 — The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
This Insight Report is the first in a new series of shorter analyses offering timely updates on developments in carbon removal as part of the broader State of CDR initiative.
www.stateofcdr.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Carbon removal features in many G20 net-zero plans - yet commitments remain vague.
Oliver Geden and others explain: without clear CDR targets and verification, credibility gaps widen. @stateofcdr.bsky.social
📘 State of CDR Insight Report (2025)
Insight Report 1 — The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
This Insight Report is the first in a new series of shorter analyses offering timely updates on developments in carbon removal as part of the broader State of CDR initiative.
www.stateofcdr.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
How are the world’s largest economies preparing to scale carbon removal and is it enough?

Ahead of #COP30, we release our first Insight Report, that examines how G20 pledges address #CDR alongside emission cuts and what this means for long-term Paris alignment.

Full report: tinyurl.com/3kn6seff
October 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Ahead of #COP30, Dr William Lamb, Sr. Researcher @pik-potsdam.bsky.social points to a growing gap in #CDR policy targets & real-world emissions reductions. The #StateOfCDR's upcoming Insight Report reveals how new national commitments fall short.

Insight Report coming soon!
October 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Did you know?

Peatland restoration isn’t just rewetting, it’s about precision, ecosystems & MRV. Data from #StateOfCDR Edition 2 shows it has the highest number of MRV protocols covering both removals and emissions reduction.

Read more: www.stateofcdr.org/edition-2-re...
October 20, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A new @nature.com study explores UK public views on biochar, peatland restoration & biomass crops, revealing that while people support #CDR, most hadn’t heard of biochar, and many question its worth amid concerns over land use, durability, limited budgets, & fairness. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The #StateOfCDR team met at @uwmadison.bsky.social
to advance our 3rd Edition and first Insight Report ahead of #COP30. Grateful to our global #CDR community and to @uwlafollette.bsky.social for hosting and sparking rich discussions on #ClimateAction🌎
October 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
In collaboration with @ibi-biochar.bsky.social & @usbiochar.bsky.social we are excited to launch the Biochar Market Research Survey tinyurl.com/4pf73sxc

If you're a stakeholder in the #biochar industry, complete our survey & share with your network. Help make our estimates as accurate as possible!
September 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
State of CDR is headed to Tokyo!

Our Head of Partnerships, Nico Fairbairn will attend the 12th Annual Meeting for Innovation for Cool Earth Forum & the #CDR Mission Hybrid Workshop by Mission Innovation & Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Attending? Let us know and let’s connect!
September 22, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The 2025 Global Biochar Industry Survey is live!

In partnership with @usbiochar.bsky.social and @ibi-biochar.bsky.social we're gathering insights from across the biochar ecosystem.

Take the survey here: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50429939/...
BioChar_2025
survey.alchemer-ca.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The @ec.europa.eu DG CLIMA released 3 studies on how the EU could scale up permanent #CDR
The studies cite #StateOfCDR & cover:
-Models for an EU purchasing programme blending public & private funding.
-A snapshot of CDR projects in Europe
-How EU funding tools support CDR + new financing options.
September 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
What role can carbon markets play in scaling #CDR?

A new paper in @tandfresearch.bsky.social, led by Dr Injy Johnstone, @roberthoglund.bsky.social, Sabine Fuss and Nadine Walsh explores voluntary & compliance markets.

Read the Full article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Carbon markets for carbon dioxide removal
Closing the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) gap requires significant capital deployment. Carbon markets – both compliance and voluntary forms – are a central tool to raise such investment. However, fo...
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September 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A new study led by Sarah Lück published on @nature.com
maps nearly 29,000 CDR papers, 3–4 times more than earlier estimates.

Research clusters around biochar, soil carbon & BECCS, while DACCS, ocean & mineralization remain under explored.

Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Scientific literature on carbon dioxide removal revealed as much larger through AI-enhanced systematic mapping - Nature Communications
This study used AI to map ~29,000 CDR studies—3–4 times more than expected—showing rapid but uneven growth. The map supports stronger evidence synthesis for climate goals and the IPCC. #CDR
www.nature.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The Emissions Gap Report 2024 draws on the State of CDR to assess CDR's evolving role in global climate action.

- Current policies could lead to 2.9°C warming
- CDR is gaining attention, but needs critical assessment.

Read the full report here: www.unep.org/resources/em...
Emissions Gap Report 2024
As climate impacts intensify globally, the Emissions Gap Report 2024: No more hot air … please! finds that nations must deliver dramatically stronger ambition and action in the next round of Nationall...
www.unep.org
August 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Novel CDR credits like biochar, BECCS & DAC saw major growth in 2023. But across all methods, sold credits still far outpace delivery. A snapshot from #StateOfCDR, edition 2 shows where the voluntary carbon market is heading. Explore more in Chapter 4: www.stateofcdr.org/edition-2-re...
August 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🌍 CDR is in every climate plan, but do we really understand it?

Chapter 1 of the State of CDR (Edition 2) breaks it down:

1️⃣ Emissions cuts aren’t enough—we need CDR too
2️⃣ Only human interventions that lead to durable storage of CO₂ from the air count
3️⃣ Methods range from forests to tech
July 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🌍 Curious about the state of carbon dioxide removal?

This snapshot from the State of CDR, Edition 2 highlights key data on deployment, innovation, carbon markets & climate scenarios, offering a consistent, independent view of where things stand.
July 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
How much CO₂ is being removed today?
About 2 GtCO₂/yr, mostly from land-based methods like forests. Novel methods like DACCS & rock weathering are small for now. See where CDR stands in Chapter 7 of #StateOfCDR Ed. 2: www.stateofcdr.org/edition-2-re...
July 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The @thecccuk.bsky.social's Seventh Carbon Budget draws on data from SoCDR 2024 to assess how carbon removal is scaling—what’s ready, what’s emerging, and what still needs support. #CDR #SoCDR #NetZeroUK #ClimatePolicy #GGR

Read the Seventh Carbon Budget here: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
The Seventh Carbon Budget - Climate Change Committee
Presented to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 34 of the Climate Change Act 2008. Footnotes have…
www.theccc.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In 2020–21 the world removed about 2.1 GtCO₂, mostly from conventional methods. To stay on track for 1.5°C, up to 9.8 GtCO₂/year by 2050 is needed. This chart from The State of CDR Edition 2 shows the gap between what’s proposed and what’s needed.
June 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
To stop climate change, we need Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) & emissions cuts. But CDR is just getting started & data gaps are holding it back. The #StateOfCDR offers accessible evidence-based insights to help decision-makers track progress.

Explore the data. Follow the evidence.

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June 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM