Good governance of marine carbon dioxide removal, Policy Brief

Enhancing the ocean’s ability to sequester and store carbon dioxide has been proposed to contribute to the global climate strategy towards carbon neutrality. Approaches for marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR) vary in their interaction with the ocean and potential intended and unintended effects. Regulating and managing the deployment of marine CDR in the ocean is complex given these and other specificities and uncertainties, mandating a comprehensive and coherent approach in policy and decision-making. Employing a ‘good governance’ approach can help navigate related challenges. This policy brief aims to provide inspiration and input for informed decision-making with regards to the rapidly advancing field of marine CDR.