The Publications Office of the European Union has issued an important report entitled "Financing carbon removal in the EU" (Funding EU carbon removals). This publication, available in PDF format, presents an evaluation of existing funding programmes.EU funding and new financing models to increase the supply of carbon removals. The report, published on 21 August 2025, is the result of a collaboration between the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action and Ramboll Management Consulting.

The objectives of this report are twofold and complex.:

1. The first objective is to assess and map existing EU programmes, which are available to companies involved in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies within the EU framework. In addition to the mapping itself, the report focuses on how these programmes could be improved to better support the deployment of CDR technologies. This includes a detailed analysis of the programmes and an assessment of their relevance and effectiveness in relation to different CDR technologies. An important part of this objective is also identification of current obstacles and opportunities, as well as suggesting areas for improvementThis suggests that the report is not just looking at the current state of affairs, but is actively seeking solutions for the future of funding.
2. The second objective is to identify and assess innovative financing models and approaches for early stage CDR projects. This takes into account specifics of each CDR technology, which highlights the need for tailored solutions. In addition, the report also addresses the impact of the proposed funding instruments on the EU budget and their potential to attract private investmentThis last part is crucial, as it indicates an effort to mobilize not only public but also private resources for the larger deployment of carbon removal technologies.

Between key topics and subjects, which the report addresses, include:

• Adaptation to climate change
• Carbon capture and storage
• Carbon neutrality
• Community certification
• EU budget
• EU environmental policy
• EU funding
• EU programme
• Private investments
• Research and development

The list of authors of the report includes names such as Christopher Marton, Nicolas Bert, Jacob Steinmann, Evert Witteveen and Raluca Pieleanu. The publication falls under the thematic areas Environment – EcologyPublication details include ISBN 978-92-68-31119-6, DOI 10.2834/7897019 and catalogue number ML-01-25-049-EN-N.

For those who wish to read the full report, it is available for download in PDF format. The Publications Office of the European Union is the institution responsible for managing this website and provides a wide range of services, including access to EU law, European data, EU tenders and EU research results. It also offers different language versions of its site, including Slovak. Users can interact with the publication through tools such as "Add to my publications", "Create alert" or get "Permanent link"There is also an option to rate this publication.

Overall, this report presents a comprehensive view of how the European Union can finance and support carbon removal technologies, which is key to achieving the goals of carbon neutrality and climate change adaptation. Its focus on both existing programmes and innovative approaches, together with its emphasis on private investment, makes it an important document for the future direction of EU environmental and financial policy. JRi