Summary/Abstract
This papers aims to explore future policy challenges and promises of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. The focus is on the potential of using CDR as a global solution. By applying general public policy theories and by using analogues drawn from solar radiation management and its policy challenges, the paper explores both ethical and practical obstacles to the mass implementation of CDR. Some of the analysis looks at cost-benefit analysis frameworks, the precautionary principle, the Collingridge dilemma, concerns surrounding research, regulatory mechanisms, and issues relating to funding and resource allocation. The findings show that while there are clear challenges, CDR technologies show enough promise to warrant further research and eventual implementation, especially within the context of current and worrying CO2 concentration trends.