The CDR Policy Scoop

Eve Tamme and Sebastian Manhart

Carbon Dioxide Removal

Carbon Removal

European Union

Carbon Markets

Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)

Paris Agreement

European Commission

Biochar

Climate Policy

Carbon Removal Policy

EU ETS

Voluntary Carbon Markets

COP30

SBTI

Lulucf

Net Zero Targets

Enhanced Rock Weathering

Article 6

Direct Air Capture

Green Claims Directive

Get the Scoop on the latest CDR policy developments with Eve Tamme and Sebastian Manhart.

Punchy, unfiltered, to the point discussions on all hot developments in the sector.

Listen in to go several levels deeper and beyond the analysis that you won't find anywhere else. Enjoy.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	96	Founded	2 years ago
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What Does CDR Actually Cost in Europe? - with Hansjörg Lerchenmüller and Eadbhard Pernot

In this episode of The CDR Policy Scoop, Eve Tamme and Sebastian Manhart dig into the cost assumptions behind the European Commission's EU Emissions Trading System review proposal, a month after the impact assessment first set out what BioCCS, DACCS,... more

23 Aug 2026 • 37 min

Article 6 Letters of Authorisation Explained - with Lisa DeMarco

In this episode of The CDR Policy Scoop, Eve Tamme and Sebastian Manhart sit down with Lisa DeMarco to unpack the legal machinery behind Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. A letter of authorization is an enforceable contract by which a host government... more

17 Aug 2026 • 27 min

Is Enhanced Rock Weathering Ready for Scale? - with Dirk Paessler and Mel Murphy

In this episode of The CDR Policy Scoop, Sebastian Manhart and Eve Tamme are joined by Mel Murphy, an independent geochemistry consultant, and Dirk Paessler, founder and CEO of Carbon Drawdown Initiative and Vice President of the Negative Emissions P... more

9 Aug 2026 • 38 min • Most popular

Inside the Framework for Residual Emissions - with Injy Johnstone

In this episode of The CDR Policy Scoop, Eve Tamme and Sebastian Manhart sit down with Dr. Injy Johnstone, Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Net Zero Lab, to unpack her new report, What Are Residual Emissions, which tries to bring clarity to o... more

2 Aug 2026 • 28 min

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Recent Guests

Dirk Paessler

Founder and CEO of Carbon Drawdown Initiative

Carbon Drawdown Initiative

Episode: Is Enhanced Rock Weathering Ready for Scale? - with Dirk Paessler and Mel Murphy

Mel Murphy

Independent geochemistry consultant with PhD in geochemistry

Independent geochemistry consultant

Episode: Is Enhanced Rock Weathering Ready for Scale? - with Dirk Paessler and Mel Murphy

Injy Johnstone

Associate at Oxford Net Zero

Oxford Net Zero

Episode: Inside the Framework for Residual Emissions - with Injy Johnstone

Mette Quinn

Deputy Director of Carbon Markets and Clean Mobility at DigiClima

DigiClima

Episode: Removals Enter the EU ETS: What Brussels Actually Proposes - with Mette Quinn

Luke Pritchard

Director of the Beyond Alliance, corporate climate action platform housed within the We Mean Business Coalition

Beyond Alliance / We Mean Business Coalition

Episode: Buffer Pools Aren't Enough: The Case for Contracted Durability - with Luke Pritchard

Louis Uzor

Policy Director

Carbon Gap

Episode: Getting CDR Right in the EU ETS: What's at Stake - with Francesca Battersby and Louis Uzor

Francesca Battesby

Associate Policy Lead

Carbon Gap

Episode: Getting CDR Right in the EU ETS: What's at Stake - with Francesca Battersby and Louis Uzor

Kaya Axelsson

Research and Policy Fellow, Oxford Net Zero, University of Oxford

Oxford Net Zero, University of Oxford

Episode: ISO, SBTi, and the LCAW Verdict on Corporate Net Zero - with Kaya Axelsson

Oliver Geden

Head of the Research Cluster on Climate and Energy Policy at SWP; IPCC Working Group III vice chair; on the executive team of the State of CDR Report; co-author on Chapter Five (Policy)

SWP; State of CDR Report; IPCC

Episode: Taking Stock: The State of CDR - Fireside Chat with Oliver Geden

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Sebastian Manhart

Host with roles including primary host and occasional co-host; widely featured across episodes.

Eve Tamme

Co-hosts and primary host in various episodes; active interviewer and moderator in live and recorded formats.

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ISO, SBTi, and the LCAW Verdict on Corporate Net Zero - with Kaya Axelsson

Q: How do you see ISO being used and by whom in the near term, especially given government and trade considerations?

ISO can serve as a trusted policy tool for trade, disclosure alignment, and public procurement, particularly in regions seeking high-integrity net-zero disclosures and investment-friendly regulatory environments; it can help shape green public procurement and claims legislation by establishing credible baselines for Net Zero alignment.

ISO, SBTi, and the LCAW Verdict on Corporate Net Zero - with Kaya Axelsson

Q: For those less familiar with the process, how should they interpret the ISO trajectory and potential for major changes?

The ISO process is built on consensus and public feedback; while broad boundaries are unlikely to shift dramatically, there will be flexibility in areas like Scope 3 as more user input is gathered, and the framework will continue to evolve without reversing core principles.

Getting CDR Right in the EU ETS: What's at Stake - with Francesca Battersby and Louis Uzor

Q: Should CDR be integrated below the cap, above the cap, or move between both over time?

They discuss a cautious approach to start below the cap to protect against mitigation deterrence and to gather practical learnings, with the option to switch to above the cap later if CDR volumes prove robust and predictable, ensuring alignment with long-term decarbonization targets.

Getting CDR Right in the EU ETS: What's at Stake - with Francesca Battersby and Louis Uzor

Q: Where do you think the ETS-CDR integration lands in terms of governance and authority, and why is this important?

The guests argue that a public authority could provide strategic direction, governance, and credibility for CDR within the ETS, reducing risks and aligning outcomes with broader policy goals, though it's still unclear whether such an intermediary will be retained through the legislative process.

SBTi 2.0 Net Zero Standard: What It Actually Means for CDR - with Robert Höglund

Q: When do you think corporate action on removals will realistically start?

Ideally as soon as possible, but realistically not before around five years out from 2035, with action potentially beginning around 2031–2032 as a result of the revised framework.

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