Hosted by the Global South CDR Coalition (GS-CDR)

As the EU finalises its 2040 Climate Target Framework and Article 6 moves toward a fully operational global compliance market, the rules for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) are being rewritten. For the first time, international carbon credits are expected to count toward EU targets, opening the door to major cross-border investment in high-integrity removals from the Global South – if integrity, equity, and scale can be aligned.

This session brings together leaders from policy, industry, and coalitions to explore how European demand and Global South supply can connect through robust standards, Paris-aligned market design, and development-positive carbon finance.

What we’ll cover

• Integrity and recognition: how Europe can recognise credible Global South CDR projects while maintaining environmental integrity and avoiding double counting.
• Development-first finance: frameworks that ensure carbon revenues support resilience, food security, and local value creation rather than dependency.
• Technology-neutral pathways: enabling all durable CDR options – from Direct Air Capture to Enhanced Rock Weathering and Biochar – to compete on quality and impact.
• From rules to investment: what EU 2040, Article 6, and emerging ETS designs mean for bankable CDR pipelines in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Who’s on stage

• Maria de Freitas, Head of Marketing & Public Affairs, InPlanet; Steering Committee Member, Global South CDR Coalition
• Wietse Vroom, Chair, Global South CDR Coalition
• Thor Gutierrez, Co-Founder & CEO, Sirona Technologies (Kenya / Germany)
• Olivier Reinaud, Co-Founder & CEO, NetZero (France / West Africa)

Join us

• In person: CDR30 Pavilion, Blue Zone, COP30, Belém
• Organiser: Global South CDR Coalition (GS-CDR)
• Supported by: InPlanet, Sirona Technologies, NetZero

Join us

• In person: CDR30 Pavilion, Blue Zone (Blue Zone accreditation required)
• Online: Watch the livestream on Negative Emissions Platform Youtube channel
• Stay updated: Follow CDR30 and NEP channels for programme updates and recordings