Farmers who sequester CO2 emissions through carbon farming are supposed to earn money through voluntary certificate trading, according to the EU's intentions. However, regulations in the EU's Green Claims Directive could make this less attractive, according to voices from agriculture and science.
By Kai Moll
Those who remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are to be financially rewarded in Europe. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament, Council and Commission in the trilogue. However, different rules apply to different types of carbon removal.
By Lukas Knigge
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament defined its position for an EU certification framework for carbon removals. Unlike the Commission, the Parliament differentiates between the various technologies and options.
By Lukas Knigge
Without a significant increase in CO2 storage, a climate-neutral Europe is out of reach. The EU Commission focuses primarily on carbon farming and has launched a legal framework for the certification of CO2 sinking capacity. But this is precisely what could jeopardize the goals.
By Timo Landenberger
Carbon farming aims to increase the carbon storage capacity of arable soils. To create economic incentives, the EU Commission plans a legal framework for the certification of these sink services. But what sounds like a good idea at first is ultimately the wrong approach, as Sarah Wiener writes in today's Opinion.
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