Anna Costova
Associate Policy Lead
As an Associate Policy Lead, Anna fosters the understanding of carbon removal and its inclusion in the EU regulatory framework. Motivated by a passion for innovative climate solutions and a profound belief in individual environmental responsibility, she became a part of the organisation, driven by a commitment to climate optimism.
Prior to joining Carbon Gap, Anna spent two and a half years as an Energy & Climate consultant at FleishmanHillard, where she co-authored a policy handbook on carbon removal. She is a skilled public affairs professional with expertise in strategic advocacy and communication for both multinational corporations and start-ups. She also has extensive research experience in environmental and human rights law.
Anna holds a Master of Laws in Energy & Climate Law and a Bachelor of Laws in International & European Law from the University of Groningen. As a native Russian speaker, she is fluent in English and has basic proficiency in Romanian.
ARTICLES BY ANNA COSTOVA
31 Jul 2026 | Louis Uzor, Francesca Battersby, Valter Selén, and Anna Costova
Reaction to the legislative proposal on carbon removals in the EU Emissions Trading System
We look at what the new Emissions Trading System proposal means for CDR and what impact it will have on driving demand for carbon removals
24 Jun 2026 | Anna Costova
The design is in the details: What should national permanent CDR targets look like?
Every EU Member State will have residual emissions by 2040. That means every EU Member State needs permanent carbon dioxide removal (pCDR). So why does the 2040 framework have no dedicated target for it?
24 Mar 2025 | Anna Costova
Carbon dioxide removal takes centre stage for a week at the European Parliament
Carbon removal takes centre stage at the European Parliament, highlighting the need for clear policy frameworks, funding, and market incentives to scale CDR across Europe.
8 Jan 2025 | Allix Baxter and Anna Costova
Why Europe needs separate targets for emissions reductions and carbon removals
Learn why Europe needs separate 2040 targets for emissions reductions and carbon removal. Clear milestones are key to scaling CDR, ensuring climate integrity, and reaching net-zero by 2050.