CB in the international space

2024 was the warmest year on record, being the first full year averaging above 1.5°C. Yet, since then, the global focus on climate action is waning amidst geopolitical tensions, economic protectionism, and competing policy priorities.

Our international work examines how geological net zero and long-term carbon storage policy could be reflected in national and international climate frameworks, working with academic and policy partners to inform this evolving area.

Our international priorities

New markets a driver
of strategic partnerships and geological net zero

We work on advancing the research and understanding of international markets for permanent storage. We research how the implementation of Articles 6.2 and 6.4 could support strategic objectives across trade, diplomacy, energy and climate, and publish analysis on design risks and opportunities.

A global tracker
for compliance-mechanism for storage

We are developing an international toolkit to support the public in their understanding and tracking of compliance policies for carbon storage. Working with a global network of experts, we’re tracking and assessing policies and resources of existing and emerging policy ideas.

Publications

Publications
Beyond the Pledge: Geological Carbon Storage in NDC 3.0 and the Limits of Tracking International Pledges
Briefing
Beyond the Pledge: Geological Carbon Storage in NDC 3.0 and the Limits of Tracking International Pledges
Briefing

A briefing assessing the role of geological carbon storage in NDC 3.0, complemented with reflections on the limits of tracking international pledges.

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Briefing
One Region, Many Transitions - CBAM and Carbon Pricing in the Western Balkans
Report
One Region, Many Transitions - CBAM and Carbon Pricing in the Western Balkans
Report

A report assessing how Western Balkan countries can use carbon pricing to respond to EU CBAM, protect competitiveness, and align their economies with future European carbon markets.

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Report
Establish a geological net zero pathway in the NDCs
Briefing
Establish a geological net zero pathway in the NDCs
Briefing

Briefing note on the opportunity to establish a Geological Net Zero pathway in NDCs and LT-LEDS, including an explainer on the science and three actionable changes for revised NDCs.

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Briefing
Carbon storage as an issue of corporate responsibility
Policy brief
Carbon storage as an issue of corporate responsibility
Policy brief

Policy brief on the justice perspective on the carbon capture and storage, carbon dioxide removal and the role of a Carbon Takeback Obligation to hold oil and gas companies accountable.

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Policy brief
From Zero to Hero: CMC as an ambitious climate lever
Briefing
From Zero to Hero: CMC as an ambitious climate lever
Briefing

Commentary on the Carbon Management Challenge (CMC) and its potential to become an ambitious climate lever for scaling up global geological storage capacity.

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Briefing
Markets & Mandates: How to drive CCS deployment?
Briefing
Markets & Mandates: How to drive CCS deployment?
Briefing

Briefing note on the role of markets and mandates in driving CCS deployment at scale, introducing a novel typology and relevance to COP28 negotiations.

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Briefing
Navigating net zero, CCS, CDR & fossil fuel phase-out
Briefing
Navigating net zero, CCS, CDR & fossil fuel phase-out
Briefing

Briefing note on navigating net zero, CCS, CDR and fossil fuel phase-out in international negotiations, focusing on myth busting and credibility considerations.

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Briefing
Putting the brakes on fossil fuels with active management
Briefing
Putting the brakes on fossil fuels with active management
Briefing

Brief on fossil carbon management and how to put the brakes on fossil fuels with a managed phase-out plan

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Briefing