Research project
Strategies for the Evaluation and Assessment of Ocean based Carbon Dioxide Removal (SEAO2-CDR)
What are the key technical, social, regulatory, economic, and ethical considerations for scaling up ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) approaches, and what integrated assessment frameworks and governance structures are needed to facilitate their implementation at scale?
- Duration
- 2023 - 2027
- Contact
- Mona Delval
- Funding
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SEAO2-CDR has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101081362.
- Partners
- National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom
- University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom
- World Ocean Council Europe, France
- GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, Germany
- Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany
- Kiel University, Germany
- University of Leipzig, Germany
- European University Institute, Italy
- LUISS University, Italy
- University of Leiden, Netherlands
- Uniresearch, Netherlands
- Center for Social and Economic Research, Poland
- Comillas Pontifical University, Spain
Short abstract
SEAO2-CDR will enhance the technical viability of ocean-based CDR. It will characterize the key system boundaries, processes, material and energy flows of different approaches. It will establish the temporal and spatial monitoring requirements and mechanisms for ocean-based CDR. It will also develop the social, regulatory, political, economic, and ethical frameworks required to facilitate and support OCDR uptake at scale. Finally, it will provide a deep understanding of realistic implementation policies and pathways via an integrated assessment of system-level effects.
Project description
1. Scientific relevance
- Exploring ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) for climate mitigation.
- Investigating key technical, social, regulatory, economic, and ethical aspects.
- Assessing potential operational space and scalability of OCDR approaches.
2. Material & Methods
- Utilizing common frameworks such as life cycle assessments (LCA) and techno-economic assessments (TEA).
- Developing and harmonizing technological solutions for monitoring, reporting, and verification.
- Evaluating societal acceptance and stakeholder perceptions of OCDR.
3. Why Leiden University?
- Expertise in prospective/ex-ante quantitative environmental sustainability assessment
- Understanding of deep uncertainties in modeling and assessing emerging technologies
- An excellent track record of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Target audience: Journalists, Informed public
4. Social relevance
- Addressing the urgent need for climate action through innovative solutions.
- Balancing technological advancements with ethical, legal, and policy considerations.
- Promoting public engagement and understanding of OCDR's role in climate mitigation.
