Policy Archives

Enhanced Rock Weathering Policy Primer

30 May 202530 May 2025 by Eduardda Pivatto

The potential of ERW for gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal The Carbon Business Council has highlighted the immense potential of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) as a scalable and cost-effective carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy in launching a report on ERW policy. The report, titled “Enhanced Weathering Policy Primer: Assessing the Opportunity,” explores the benefits, challenges, and policy recommendations needed to responsibly advance this promising CDR technology. Although initially published some time ago, the core recommendations for policymakers stand true to current conditions. Why ERW is a compelling climate solution There has been clear scientific consensus that CDR is required at the gigaton … Read more

Climate Policy and Enhanced Rock Weathering

7 May 20256 May 2025 by InPlanet Team

Yale School of the Environment event led by Anu Khan Recently, the Yale School of the Environment hosted a series of events focused on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). One of these events centered on Climate Policy and ERW was led by Anu Khan, Founder and Executive Director at the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative. This webinar introduced attendees to the interconnections between climate policy and carbon removal strategies, particularly how Climate Policy and Enhanced Rock Weathering is a scalable solution to climate change. Understanding climate policy foundations The session began with an overview of key international climate frameworks, particularly the Paris … Read more