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Scaling Greenhouse Gas Removal Technologies by 2050

The roadmap outlines the path to removing 10 Gigatons (Gt) of CO₂ annually by 2050—a critical step toward reversing climate change.

Key Insights from the Roadmap

• Current State: Less than 1 megaton of CO_? removed in 2023
• Short-Term Goal (2030): Scale up to ~285 megatons annually
• Mid-Term Goal (2040): Reach 4.5 Gt removal per year
• Final Target (2050): Achieve 10 Gt removal through Direct Air Capture (DAC), Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement, and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)

Why This Matters

• Emission reductions alone are not enough—removing legacy emissions is crucial for climate stabilization.
• Technology, financing, and policy alignment are key to rapid scaling.
• Equity and environmental justice must be at the center of deployment strategies.

By 2030, we must achieve ~285 megatons of removal annually, scaling up to 4.5 Gt by 2040. This will demand exponential growth in technology readiness, financing structures, and community engagement while ensuring environmental justice and equitable benefits for all stakeholders.