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Our objectives
CO2RE is developing rigorous approaches to ensure that GGR techniques are able to develop rapidly, effectively and responsibly, alongside action to reduce emissions. Our four research themes are informed by three overarching objectives: supportive policies, scalable technologies and enhanced capacity. We have identified six societal needs that must be met in order for these objectives to be achieved. Find out more below.
Research themes
The three CO2RE objectives
Supportive policies
Provide a portfolio of robust, implementable and equitable options for policy and governance, supporting bankable business models for sustainable GGR deployment to help achieve UK net-zero emissions by 2050.
Scalable technologies
Develop a coherent evaluation framework for the Demonstrators and other GGRs, covering lifecycle assessment, economic costs, environmental impact, governance and social perceptions. Accelerate development of promising, globally scalable options by linking to InnovateUK and other support and sift out ineffective ones.
Enhanced capacity
Build a GGR research & innovation community by linking initiatives within the Programme and with other national and international programmes. Leverage additional funding to deliver legacy activities. Develop transparent and robust decision-support processes for key stakeholders and champions to shape and use GGR to achieve net zero.
The six societal needs for GGR
We have identified six broad societal needs to meet the three objectives above and achieve GGR at scale by 2050, involving transformations across political, social, technological and economic systems. Our research at CO2RE is designed to ensure that the following societal needs are met and maps directly onto them:
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A clear vision for GGR. GGR is an emerging sector that will need to be integrated with, and additional to, broader initiatives to stop climate change.
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Public support for GGR, as it will have big implications for communities and the environment. People need to be given a say in decisions which affect them, and GGR should be done in a fair way and brings other benefits.
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Innovation, because many approaches are at an early stage of development and are expensive. Government support and effective policies can stimulate innovation and bring costs down.
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Long-term, government-backed incentives for GGR are crucial to support the fledgling market.
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Strong and robust monitoring, verification and reporting to track the deployment and effectiveness of GGR.
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Tools for businesses, policymakers and others to make better decisions on GGR as it scales up.