The European Union, as part of its climate goals, is focusing intensively on various instruments and strategies that are intended to contribute to achieving carbon neutrality. One of the key documents that addresses this issue is publication entitled "An EU purchasing program for permanent carbon removals – Assessment of policy options and recommendations for short-term policy design". This publication, published in 2025, provides an important foundation for understanding the EU's plans for permanent carbon removal (CDR).

The publication was jointly developed by Directorate-General for Climate Action (European Commission) a Ecological Institute. Personal authors include Hugh McDonald, Jonathan Gardiner, Benjamin Görlach and John Tarpey. Importantly, it was made available on the EU publications website on 21 August 2025, indicating its timeliness and relevance for upcoming policy decisions.

Overarching objectives of the permanent CDR purchase program are clearly defined: support the EU in delivering the EU's climate goals safely, fairly and effectivelyTo achieve this broad objective, specific, more specific objectives were identified for the procurement program design:

• Supporting the development of CDR technologies: Without advances in technology, achieving large-scale carbon removals is challenging. The program aims to stimulate innovation and the development of effective solutions.
• Supporting the development of the CDR market: Creating a functioning and robust market is essential to ensure widespread deployment of the technologies. This includes creating demand and supply for high-quality carbon removal services.
• Generating public and private demand for high-quality, durable CDRs: For the market to develop, demand from both the public sector and private companies is needed. The aim is to ensure that this demand is focused on solutions that are truly sustainable and effective.
• Ensuring efficient and cost-effective public administration CDR: The implementation of such a program requires a robust governance framework that ensures transparency, efficiency and good value for money for taxpayers.

The topics covered in the publication are broad and include: environment and ecologySpecific entities under investigation include: climate change adaptation, carbon capture and storage, carbon neutrality, climate change, Community certification, EU environmental policy, market expansion, procurement and research and developmentThis scope highlights the EU's comprehensive approach to the issue and its efforts to integrate different aspects of climate policy.

The publication is available in the format PDF and is also available on the website open web versionIt is identified by an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). 978-92-68-31118-9, digital object identifier (DOI) 10.2834/8212975 and catalog number ML-01-25-048-EN-NThis identification data makes it easier to search for and cite the document.

Publications Office of the European Union (Publications Office of the European Union) is the institution that manages the website where this information is available. This office serves as a central point for access to EU legislation, European data, EU tenders, EU research results and other EU publications. It supports many official EU languages, including Slovak.

Overall, the publication on the permanent carbon removals purchase program represents strategic document for the European Union, which sets clear objectives and provides a basis for future policy decisions in the fight against climate change. Its content is key for all those interested in EU environmental policy, the development of sustainable technologies and the achievement of carbon neutrality. JRi