International legal hurdles could slow high seas mCDR -report

Published 22:22 on February 27, 2026 / Last updated at 22:22 on February 27, 2026 / / CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS)

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Marine carbon removal (mCDR) faces significant legal uncertainty under international treaties, which could constrain large-scale deployment, a new report said.
Marine carbon removal (mCDR) faces significant legal uncertainty under international treaties, which could constrain large-scale deployment, a new report said.


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