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BRIEFING: EU begins “exploratory work” to certify carbon removals from oceans

Published 10:26 on February 16, 2026 / Last updated at 10:26 on February 16, 2026 / / CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Insights (Briefings), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The European Commission convened an expert workshop last week to examine the CO2 sequestration potential of direct ocean carbon capture and storage (DOCCS) technologies, launching “exploratory work” towards possible EU wide certification.
The European Commission convened an expert workshop last week to examine the CO2 sequestration potential of direct ocean carbon capture and storage (DOCCS) technologies, launching “exploratory work” towards possible EU wide certification.


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