Aligning Federal Policies with Carbon Removal Solutions to Accelerate Deployment

Second Annual Conference on Carbon Dioxide Removal Law & Policy: Session one "Aligning Federal Policies with Carbon Removal Solutions to Accelerate Deployment."

Tuesday, September 27
9:00am to 10:30am EDT

Description:
Federal regulations for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) are essential to ensure that it scales responsibly and expeditiously. As a new generation of companies unlock carbon removal solutions, the U.S. government is confronted with regulatory questions about how to permit both proven and emerging forms of carbon removal. Because carbon removal spans across nature-based, ocean-based, and engineered solutions – carbon management entrepreneurs face a patchwork of regulations and often have to interface across agencies. Connecting the dots on carbon removal regulations across federal agencies aligns with President Biden’s “whole-of-government” approach on climate action. There are many open questions around carbon removal regulations. How can regulations be structured to enshrine the importance of justice and equity? What regulatory challenges do carbon removal startups face as their companies grow? Where are opportunities for increased clarity and streamlining of regulatory standards and permits? If and how should federal regulations mirror regulations being developed in other countries? In a panel discussion moderated by Radhika Moolgavkar, Head of Supply and Methodology at Nori, entrepreneurs working across carbon management will discuss challenges and solutions for local and federal regulations to accelerate the deployment of carbon removal. Panelists representing multiple carbon removal approaches will discuss regulatory frameworks, responsible deployment, community engagement, and effective governance. With promising solutions to reach cost-effective gigaton scale removal, startups offer a crucial and engaging perspective around responsible carbon removal deployment. The panel is convened by the Carbon Business Council.