Inspiratus
Inspiratus designs, implements and operates technological solutions for a sustainable future.
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Lobbying Activity
Response to European Climate Law amendment
17 Sept 2025
To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the EU will need to scale both domestic and international carbon dioxide removal (CDR). While the EU's 2040 Climate Target is commendably ambitious, current policy frameworks underutilise the potential of high-integrity CDR solutions emerging from the Global South. The Global South CDR Coalition makes the case for integrating international CDR into the EU Climate Law. Data shows that Global South suppliers, though fewer in number, have already delivered more high-quality removals than their EU counterparts. These solutions are verifiable, permanent, and aligned with EU monitoring and reporting standards. By formally recognising international CDR in the Climate Law and investing through mechanisms like Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, the EU can scale global carbon removal capacity, support SDG-aligned local development, and ensure credibility and affordability in CDR markets. The EU has the opportunity to shape how the global CDR market develops, not just regionally but worldwide. Supporting Global South innovators is not charity, it is a strategic expression of climate leadership. International carbon removals are not a substitute for domestic action; they are a vital complement. To achieve near-and long term climate goals, the EU must invest in high-quality, science-backed solutions wherever they exist. The Global South i s ready to deliver. With ERW, BCR, and DACCS solutions already demonstrating scale and integrity, now is the time for the EU to step up, channeling climate leadership into global carbon removal capacity that benefits both people and planet.
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