New Zealand currently relies on continually expanding forests for the carbon removals needed to meet emissions budgets and the Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. A broader portfolio of activities is needed to sequester atmospheric CO2. This paper seeks agreement to develop a Carbon Removals Strategy.
New Zealand currently relies on continually expanding forests for the carbon removals needed to meet emissions budgets and the Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. A broader portfolio of activities is needed to sequester atmospheric CO2. This paper seeks agreement to develop a Carbon Removals Strategy.
Documents included:
- Cabinet Committee (ENV) Summary: Developing a Carbon Removals Strategy (ENV-23-SUB-0031)
- Cabinet paper: Developing a Carbon Removals Strategy
- Cabinet Committee (ENV) Minute: Developing a Carbon Removals Strategy (ENV-23-MIN-0031)