The webinar format will consist of a 20-minute presentation and a 10-minute discussion with an invited expert stakeholder, followed by a 30-minute open discussion (1 hour total).
During the webinar, the session focused on the role of biomass and biofuels in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). The presentation outlined the current state of research, the potential contributions of biomass-based approaches, and highlighted the challenges of aligning technological pathways with policy and societal expectations.
Some key takeaways from the discussion, moderated with the participation of invited experts:
Biomass availability and sustainability remain central questions. While biomass can provide negative emissions when combined with carbon capture (BECCS), resource constraints, land-use competition and biodiversity concerns impose strong limits on large-scale deployment.
Technological readiness varies : while some biomass-based solutions are conceptually mature, scaling up remains uncertain. Panelists stressed the importance of transparent Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) to ensure that claimed removals are credible and permanent.
Policy and incentives play a decisive role. Current frameworks often privilege energy production over carbon removal, creating a risk that biomass is directed towards short-term energy substitution rather than durable CO₂ removal.
Policy must create demand for CO₂ removals. Current “carrots” are not sufficient; stronger demand-pull and clearer rules are needed so biogenic CO₂ is directed toward durable storage and verified removals, not just short-lived energy substitution. 250910_Uptake_final.pdf (1005.0 KB)
Speaker: Markus Millinger, RISE
10 September 2025, 2 pm - 3 pm I ZOOM, online
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The webinar format will consist of a 20-minute presentation and a 10-minute discussion with an invited expert stakeholder, followed by a 30-minute open discussion (1 hour total).