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Brussels consultation exposes ongoing divide over role for carbon offsets, removals in EU

Published 11:09 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 11:09 on May 5, 2026 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Environmental NGOs and carbon market advocates remain divided over how far the EU should rely on carbon removals, international credits, and other market-based flexibilities for the next phase of its climate policy, according to submissions to a European Commission consultation on post-2030 national targets.
Environmental NGOs and carbon market advocates remain divided over how far the EU should rely on carbon removals, international credits, and other market-based flexibilities for the next phase of its climate policy, according to submissions to a European Commission consultation on post-2030 national targets.


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