A Call for Supporting Carbon Removals in the Next EU Mandate
Bioenergy Europe Joins Call for Action on Carbon Dioxide Removals
Together with 44 organizations, Bioenergy Europe has addressed a letter to Climate Commissioner-designate Wopke Hoekstra, urging to prioritize sustainable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) initiatives in the upcoming EU mandate.
The letter outlines four key recommendations to support CDR scale-up:
1. Separate targets for emissions reductions and removals.
2. Increased CDR funding across all technology stages.
3. Clear guidance for CDR buyers under the Green Claims Directive.
4. Policies to secure long-term demand for CDR.
Carbon dioxide removal is essential to achieving net-zero goals. This is the moment for the European Union to commit to negative emissions.
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) and biochar can play a leading role in delivering negative emissions. Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) captures and stores CO₂ from biomass conversion, actively reducing atmospheric CO₂. Biochar can be produced alongside bioenergy as a stable carbon form. It can enhance soil aeration and fertility, support water filtration and management, and even provide a bio-based alternative in the construction sector. With the new European Commission being formed, this is a pivotal moment to ensure carbon removals become a pillar in Europe’s fight against climate change.
