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EU carbon removal standards remain weaker than Article 6, say researchers

Published 18:16 on October 2, 2025 / Last updated at 18:45 on October 2, 2025 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The European Commission's proposed methodologies for carbon removals continues to set a lower standard than the equivalent UN standards, researchers have reiterated in a new paper published Thursday, leaving the door open to projects over-crediting their mitigation.
The European Commission's proposed methodologies for carbon removals continues to set a lower standard than the equivalent UN standards, researchers have reiterated in a new paper published Thursday, leaving the door open to projects over-crediting their mitigation.


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