Explore the potential unintended consequences of scaling up carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies in Canada.
Getting CDR Right the First Time is presented by the CanCO2Re initiative, a collaboration of experts from the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of Toronto, Simon Fraser University, and the Pembina Institute. It features insights from interdisciplinary workshops with approximately 30 researchers from multiple universities, examining four CDR pathways, and provides:
- An analytical framework for categorizing unintended consequences (knowable vs. unknowable, avoidable vs. unavoidable)
- Potential impacts of enhanced rock weathering, ex-situ mineralization, direct air capture with carbon storage, and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage
- Mitigation strategies for inevitable consequences across different CDR technologies
The report also highlights key lessons learned about the importance of diverse perspectives in anticipating broader impacts and emphasizes the need for proactive, interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure responsible CDR deployment.
Download the report from CanCO2Re and learn more here.
