31 October - 12 November, 2021 / Glasgow in partnership with Italy
CO2GeoNet
contribution
to COP26
The UN Climate Change Conference COP 26, hosted by UK and organised in partnership with Italy, will bring parties together to accelerate action towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Convention on Climate Change.
The main goal of COP26 is to encourage parties to come forward with ambitious targets on reducing emissions by 2030, in line with the aim to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.
CO2GeoNet is playing it’s role as a UNFCCC-accredited Research and Independent Non-governmental Organisation by communicating on the vital role that CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) and CO2 Capture and Utilization (CCU) have to play in meeting the Paris Agreement targets.
CO2GeoNet will be present virtually in the Negotiation Zone with two side events and an exhibit: explore this dedicated website to find out more.
More about the conferenceCO2GeoNet is a pan-European scientific Association, legally registered in France, which joins together 27 partners from 21 European countries, ranging from national geological surveys, through to research institutes and universities, all with a high international profile and critical mass in CO2 geological storage research.
CO2GeoNet is acknowledged as the European scientific authority dealing with all aspects of geological storage of CO2. Through activities in collaborative research, information and communication, training and scientific advice, CO2GeoNet is engaged in enabling the safe and efficient deployment of CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) technology in order to mitigate climate change and ocean acidification.
CO2GeoNet is contributing, in collaboration with other international organisations, to side-events and a booth at COP26.
Our role in COP26 is to provide clear and impartial scientific knowledge and to engage in discussions with negotiators and civil society.
Our aim is to communicate the vital role for CCS as an effective and ready-to-deploy technology in reducing CO2 emissions and completing the climate change mitigation portfolio.
Please browse through this website to access the CO2GeoNet presentations and materials made available during COP26.
Theme:
Achieving our SDGs and pathways for 1.5°C require large-scale reduction & negative CO2 emissions. This requires a flexible & coordinated approach. Nature-based solutions (e.g. peatland rewetting) and CO2 capture and storage are essential in tackling the climate challenge. Natural CO2 sinks, industrial CO2 capture and secure geological storage & low carbon building materials are needed. Utilisation can add value to help realize the economic, environmental & societal potential of CO2 removal.
Organisers: CO2GeoNet; Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS Potsdam); GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences; GERICS; CO2Chem; Sheffield University; Global CO2 Initiative; CO2WIN/DECHEMA; Kassel University
Speakers:
Experts share importance of CCS, utilisation & nature-based options in reducing/negative emissions. Speakers represent diverse stakeholder community; researchers, regulators, industry. Invited speakers include NPD, EU Norway Matters, Greifswald Moor Centrum, IASS. Panel discussion to engage with audience.
Recording of the virtual meeting: https://youtu.be/tFHuZ861Ij8
Theme:
We need to take rapid & drastic action to reduce emissions and tackle climate change. Large scale CO2 removal and storage has a key role to play in achieving net-zero and net-negative emissions. Effective governance is needed to realise the SDGs and ensure a just transition to a sustainable future.
Organisers:
Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (G2G)
CO2GeoNet - The European Network of Excellence on Geological Storage of CO2
Speakers:
High-level experts (IPCC, Norway, UK, Dalberg Africa) and Q&A to engage audience: science on need for removals and storage to reach Net-Zero through cooperation between multiple actors; CCS feasibility & success stories; governance to identify opportunities, risks and incentives to scale-up removals.
Recording of the virtual meeting: click here
Information for non-specialists on the science behind CO2 geological storage, a proven and flexible GHG mitigation technology, and why we need it.
Graphics, photos and brochures to download in many languages.
Click here to see all the CCUS events at COP26
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SCCS (Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage)
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Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS Potsdam)
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Till Strunge - IASS Potsdam
Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G)
Greifswald Mire Centre
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA)
German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ)