Framework for Assessing the Feasibility of Carbon Dioxide Removal Options Within the National Context of Germany

Removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be required over next decades to achieve Paris Agreement goal limiting global warming well below 2°C aiming at not exceeding 1.5°C. Technological and ecosystem-based options are considered for generating negative emissions through removal (CDR) several nations have already included these in their Long-Term Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategies. However, strategies development, implementation, upscaling CDR often remain vague. Considering scale which deployment is envisioned emission pathways 1.5°C, significant environmental, social, institutional implications expected need national feasibility assessments options. Following a multi-disciplinary comprehensive approach, we created framework that considers technological, economic, institutional, systemic We propose as tool help guide decision-relevant options, identify challenges opportunities within context. As such, can serve means inform support decision makers stakeholders iterative science-policy process determining role achieving net-zero emissions.