Carbon Removal Must Quadruple Annually to Meet Global Climate Goals

Experts urge immediate policy action and investment to scale up carbon dioxide removal technologies and methods.

Current carbon removal efforts capture 2 billion tons of CO₂ annually, far below the required 7-9 billion tons.
Conventional methods like reforestation dominate but need diversification with novel technologies.
Investment in carbon removal technologies is lagging, with only 1.1% of climate-tech funding allocated to these efforts.
Government policies and market demand are crucial to scaling up effective carbon removal strategies.
Monitoring, reporting, and verification protocols are essential for ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of carbon removal projects.