Felix Fallasch

Final Report

Scientific support for the design of a certification framework for Carbon Dioxide Removals in the EU

This report summarizes the results of the research project “Scientific support for the design of an EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework” that provided support to national policy makers during the CRCF negotiation process.

Cross-cutting findings applicable to all six assessed methodologies

Assessment of the draft technical specifications for certification under the EU CRCF

This document summarizes cross-cutting findings from the assessment of six proposed methodologies for mitigation activities under the EU Carbon Removal Certification Frame-work (CRCF), published by the European Commission in October 2024. Overall, the meth-odologies need considerable improvement to

Peatland rewetting

Assessment of the draft technical specifications for certification under the EU CRCF

This document provides an assessment of the draft elements for an EU certification methodology on carbon farming under the CRCF regulation for the activity type peatland restoration through rewetting, published in October 2024. Overall, the draft elements are still incomplete and currently do not

FAQ on carbon credits and climate mitigation

This FAQ provides information on the challenges and quality differences in the use of carbon credits, the limits of carbon offsetting and new ways of financing climate action.

Issues at stake in view of the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku-Scaling up climate action and support

This study provides an overview of the status of international climate negotiations and issues at stake at the COP29 climate change conference. It also addresses the current implementation of the Paris Agreement, the climate policies of key Parties and the stakeholders in the negotiations. The COP29

The EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework: Options for using certified removal units and funding mitigation activities

With the Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF), adopted in 2024, the EU established a voluntary framework for carbon removal certification, which includes criteria for the certification of removals, rules for the certification process and the recognition of certification schemes. This report