INSIGHTS
Find the latest analyses, reports, consultations, and news on EU carbon dioxide removal policy.
Recent Insights
2 Apr 2026
Characterising emissions, matching removals and mapping EU policies
A new paper from Carbon Gap explores biogenic emissions and the Like-for-Like principle for achieving durable net-zero.
2 Apr 2026 | Allix Baxter and Sylvain Delerce
The Biogenic Balance: Characterising emissions, matching removals and mapping EU policies
A new paper from Carbon Gap explores biogenic emissions. Our analysis shows that anthropogenic biogenic emissions are currently roughly 9 times greater than temporary nature-based removals globally.
31 Mar 2026 | Lydia Loopesko
Separating carbon cartons: Different eggs go in different baskets
Lydia Loopesko looks back at our fireside chat on applying the Like-for-Like principle to carbon removals.
26 Mar 2026 | Allix Baxter
Applying the Like-for-Like principle requires a growth of temporary removals
Our latest blog from Allix Baxter, Data Analyst, explores what is needed to apply the Like-for-Like principle, including temporary removals.
24 Mar 2026 | Carbon Gap
Germany’s race to build a carbon‑removal nation
Our blog looks at the recent Germany CRRA report and roadmap launch and what it means for the country's climate policy progress.
19 Mar 2026 | Carbon Gap
Call for Evidence: Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action
Carbon Gap's response to the Call for evidence on the EU's Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.
17 Mar 2026 | Valter Selén
Navigating ETS Reform: A Role for Carbon Removal?
Carbon Gap Collaborator Valter Selén discusses the potential role of CDR as part of the EU ETS
10 Mar 2026 | Carbon Gap
Spain has the responsibility to scale up carbon removals
Spain has major carbon removal potential but lacks policy and investment. Discover how scaling CDR can support net-zero, boost climate leadership, and unlock economic opportunities.
26 Feb 2026 | Carbon Gap
Call for Evidence on the European Observation Initiative
We recently submitted feedback to the European Commission on its call for evidence for a European Ocean Observation Initiative (OOI). Our submission highlights three recommendations: