Carbon Dioxide Removal and Usage
Find out about carbon capture, utilisation and storage in Aotearoa New Zealand, through Ara Ake's independent report and forum.
Capturing carbon dioxide directly from point-sources or from the atmosphere, to use as a valuable commodity or store durably, is being increasingly explored worldwide as countries seek to combat climate change and meet international obligations.
Following Ara Ake’s 2022 report, Carbon Dioxide Removal and Utilisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, Ara Ake hosted the Carbon Challenge on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024. The event had the goal to advance the discussion on carbon capture, utilisation and storage, in its various forms, and bring together innovators and industry working together to find solutions to the challenge of carbon.
The Carbon Challenge overview
The event highlighted insights from leaders in technology, industry challenges, regulatory updates and international developments. The purpose of the event was to:
- Bring together science leaders, technology innovators, industry professionals and government officials to discuss carbon removal technologies.
- Highlight technologies that could enable negative emissions through carbon capture and storage in combination with bioenergy, accelerating the journey to net zero, and potentially beyond.
- Build awareness of global advancements in nature-based carbon storage and the development and deployment of carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies.
- Provide updates on the New Zealand Government's regulatory work regarding carbon removal, utilisation and storage activities.
- Consider provisions for inclusion in the Emissions Trading Scheme to support carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
- Kick off a challenge
See all the presentations on the Carbon Challenge event page.
Carbon Dioxide Removal and Utilisation in Aotearoa New Zealand report
A summary of carbon capture, utilisation and storage and its possible application in supporting New Zealand’s climate goals.
