Navigating the policy landscape for Ocean Carbon Removal
Navigating the policy landscape for Ocean Carbon Removal
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This session will focus on the emerging governance frameworks shaping ocean-based carbon removal (oCDR) at multiple levels and their role in enabling scaling with environmental and social safeguards.
What we’ll cover
- Key international ocean governance discussions impacting oCDR, including LC/LP and BBNJ.
- The role of carbon removal in national climate goals and finance mechanisms under the UNFCCC.
- Regional policy developments in the EU, Canada, and California that influence carbon market financing.
- Contributions from civil society on data sharing, monitoring, and transparent knowledge exchange.
- How integrating policy, markets, and governance can advance climate, ocean health, and responsible innovation.
Join us
- In person: Ocean 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


