On 25 September, the European Commission convened its first Technical Workshop on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) and Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) under the Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming framework (CRCF). This marks the formal beginning of the journey toward EU recognition of these technologies.

The context is clear: DACCS, BECCS, and biochar methodologies are soon settled, but permanent removals need more arrows in their quiver. The Commission is now turning to the next set of methods.

Key questions remain wide open:

– How mature is the science for robust MRV?

– How will permanence, leakage, and environmental impacts be addressed?

– What pace can we realistically expect for final CRCF methodologies for ERW and OAE?

We’re delighted to be joined by Rachel Smith, Policy Director at Cascade Climate. Rachel has been at the forefront of shaping policy pathways for ERW, in particular, and will help us put the workshop discussions into perspective.

Join in as co-host Eve Tamme dissects the details, challenges, and opportunities ahead with Rachel.

Links:

• Eve Tamme: LinkedIn and Website
• Sebastian Manhart: LinkedIn and Website
• Rachel Smith: LinkedIn and Cascade Climate
• Review papers on ERW and OEA for the workshop
• ERW and OEA workshop recording
• From Drawdown to Durable Storage: Understanding ERW in EU Carbon Removal Policy
• CDR Primer

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