EU reaches provisional agreement on Carbon Removal Certification Framework

Negotiators representing the European Parliament and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on establishing a certification framework for carbon removal within the EU. The framework aims to incentivize carbon removal activities, including those in agriculture and sets minimum sustainability standards.

Under the new rules, farmers will be eligible to receive payments for carbon removal efforts, and activities such as carbon farming will be subject to sustainability criteria. The framework’s scope extends to various carbon removal methods, including industrial technology, long-lasting product storage, and agricultural soil management.