Assumptions on potentials for Carbon Dioxide Removals in the EU A review of recent European Commission impact assessments

Summary

This interim report by the German Environment Agency critically reviews EU Impact Assessments over eight years to analyze assumptions on natural Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) potentials, crucial for strategic climate policy decisions. It finds that estimated CDR potentials in EU policy documents for 2050 are often lower (-400 to -500 Mt CO2eq) compared to scientific literature (-500 to -800 Mt CO2eq), due to varying underlying assumptions. The analysis, completed in May 2024, aims to provide better information for the EU's LULUCF and CRCF legislation and future climate targets.

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