Philanthropic dollars for CDR contracting, panellists warn

Published 20:56 on May 20, 2026 / Last updated at 20:56 on May 20, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Philanthropic funding for carbon removal (CDR) is becoming dangerously concentrated, panellists said on Wednesday, with one observer noting that half of all grant-making in the sector could be controlled by just three funders.
Philanthropic funding for carbon removal (CDR) is becoming dangerously concentrated, panellists said on Wednesday, with one observer noting that half of all grant-making in the sector could be controlled by just three funders.


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