CO2 reduction and removal: Measures for the next century

Abstract

A workshop† on CO2 reduction and removal measures for the next century was held at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)‡ and is briefly described. It was organized to assess carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction and removal strategies worldwide and to review other studies and technological options being considered by leading research organizations in different countries. Policy measures for environmentally compatible development of energy systems encompass many different areas of human activities both in space and time. Accordingly, the workshop participants' affiliations and backgrounds reflected this diversity. The 48 participants represented more than 11 disciplines from academic, private and public organizations from 15 different countries both North and South. Five workshop sessions dealt with global and regional studies, national studies, efficiency improvements and cleaning (scrubbing), low and zero carbon options (including renewables), global issues and integration.