Publications
At Carbon Balance, we publish strategic insights, policy proposals, and expert analysis to advance climate policy. From reports and policy briefs to science explainers, our work supports the design of robust, science-based regulation that delivers real progress toward net zero.
Beyond the Pledge: Geological Carbon Storage in NDC 3.0 and the Limits of Tracking International Pledges
A briefing assessing the role of geological carbon storage in NDC 3.0, complemented with reflections on the limits of tracking international pledges.
Beyond Track 1: Creating a self-sustaining CCS market
Policy brief on long-term policy mixes for CCS deployment in the UK, including a novel typology for future policy scenario thinking and integration of a carbon takeback obligation.
Markets & Mandates: How to drive CCS deployment?
Briefing note on the role of markets and mandates in driving CCS deployment at scale, introducing a novel typology and relevance to COP28 negotiations.
Navigating net zero, CCS, CDR & fossil fuel phase-out
Briefing note on navigating net zero, CCS, CDR and fossil fuel phase-out in international negotiations, focusing on myth busting and credibility considerations.