COORDINATING GLOBAL ACTION ON CARBON REMOVAL

T​​he Carbon Dioxide Removal Action Network (CDRANet) is an independent, global initiative advancing responsible carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as an essential part of long-term climate repair. We connect scientists, policy experts, governments, communities, and institutions around one shared goal: building a fair, effective, and scalable carbon removal system that can be implemented within the next few years.

CDRANet started in the Fall of 2024 with an ambitious challenge—to develop the world’s first global policy for CDR. With the first draft of this policy now complete, the Vancouver Declaration and Policy Framework provides a CDR roadmap for all nations and institutions to follow. But this is just the beginning. Today, CDRANet continues to lead global coordination efforts, support implementation pilots, and foster the next generation of climate repair initiatives.

WHY NOW?

Climate disruption is no longer a distant threat. The global average temperature is already more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. We’re seeing more extreme weather, rising economic costs, and deepening risks to health, food, and ecosystems. The science is clear: we must act swiftly. Cutting emissions is vital, but it won’t be enough on its own. To stabilize the climate and repair past damage, we also need to remove carbon dioxide that’s already in the atmosphere. This is where CDR comes in. It’s not a substitute for emissions reductions—it’s the other half of the solution.

WHY CDR?

CDR refers to approaches that clean up the legacy pollution already destabilizing our planet. From nature-based methods to advanced technologies, these solutions can help reverse warming, restore ecosystems, and build a more resilient future. Done right, CDR also brings co-benefits: green jobs, healthier air, and stronger communities. But to succeed, we need global coordination and shared standards—exactly what CDRANet was created to provide.

WHAT WE'RE BUILDING

In 2025, we launched the Vancouver Declaration and Policy Framework—the first global effort to define what responsible carbon removal should look like. Today, we’re testing and refining that framework with partners worldwide, launching regional initiatives like the West Coast CDR Compact, publishing accessible tools and explainers for decision-makers, coordinating global CDR policy feedback and lessons through our new advisory process, and preparing for a global signing and implementation milestone in 2026.

VANCOUVER DECLARATION