CO2 removal lags due to underfunded research and policy gaps, experts warn
Original framing: “Carbon dioxide removal slow to take off, alarming scientists” — Phys.org
Indigenous communities have long practiced land stewardship that enhances carbon sequestration, such as controlled burns and agroforestry. These practices are often overlooked in favor of high-tech CDR solutions, despite their proven resilience and cultural embeddedness.
The systemic challenge of carbon dioxide removal lies in its entanglement with broader issues of climate governance, technological bias, and power imbalances.
By integrating Indigenous knowledge, public investment, and cross-sectoral collaboration, CDR can move from a speculative technology to a grounded, equitable practice. Historical parallels show that without regulatory and ethical guardrails, technological solutions can become distractions from deeper transformation. A cross-cultural perspective reveals that carbon sequestration is not merely a technical problem but a relational and spiritual responsibility. Future modeling must account for these systemic dimensions to avoid unrealistic assumptions and ensure that CDR supports, rather than undermines, climate justice.