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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

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to 2 o C in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Legal scholars have long debated whether and when marine CDR activities fit into the definition of “dumping,” whether they qualify for the “placement” exemption, and whether marine CDR activities are contrary to the aims of the agreements (see here for example).

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An Update on the Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Key Outcomes of the October 2023 Meeting of the Parties to the London Convention and Protocol

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Earlier this month, the parties to the London Convention and Protocol met in London to discuss, among other things, whether and how to apply those instruments to certain ocean CDR and solar radiation management activities. Meanwhile, in discussions under the UNFCC and Paris agreement, ocean CDR is being touted for its climate benefits.

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The Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal

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to 2 o C in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Some clarity emerged in 2008, when the parties to the LC and LP adopted a resolution , dealing with ocean fertilization. The 2008 resolution and 2010 assessment framework are not legally binding. What this means for ocean CDR has, too, been hotly debated.

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The ITLOS Advisory Opinion and Marine Geoengineering: More Questions, Few Answers

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The second category of marine geoengineering activities, known as solar radiation management or modification (SRM), do not directly target GHGs. In 2008, the parties determined that “the scope of the London Convention and Protocol includes ocean fertilization activities,” and adopted a non-binding governance framework for those activities.