Research, business, politics and civil society – united in a platform that promotes innovation, dialogue and responsibility in the field of CO₂ removal.
Scaling up CDR. Sustainably. Together.
Since 2021, the Swiss Carbon Removal Platform (CDR Swiss) has been bringing together stakeholders from research, business, government and civil society to promote responsible, science-based CO₂ removal solutions in Switzerland. Together, we are shaping the integration of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as a complement to consistent emissions reductions with the aim of supporting Switzerland on its path to net zero.
CO₂ removal – Sustainable. Innovative.
Our mission
We are committed to the sustainable, science-based and socially anchored use of CO₂ removal and storage (CDR) in Switzerland. We promote exchange, cooperation and innovation in order to create responsible framework conditions and enable an informed public debate. We support the sustainable use of CDR methods to achieve Switzerland's climate targets.
Clear responsibility. Clear goals. Net zero.
Our vision
A Switzerland that uses CDR responsibly to complement strict emissions reductions, thereby playing a pioneering role in the sustainable transformation to net zero.
Platform development
Milestones
2021 Founding
- Initiative of the Risk Dialogue Foundation
- Financing through membership fees and partnerships
2025 Transformation into an independent association
- Made possible by KlimUp funding (City of Zurich)
- Formation of an interdisciplinary board comprising representatives from administration, research and business
From 2028 on: Long-term projects
- Securing funding
- Further development as a central platform for CDR
2021 to 2024 Development phase
- Network development with research, industry, administration, civil society
- Groundwork (Q&A, brochure, white paper, policy, etc.)
- Establishment of international working groups and participation in committees
2025 to 2027 Funding phase & expansion
- Partial funding by KlimUp for continuity & consolidation
- Establishment of working groups, political dialogue and international cooperation
- Impact through targeted interventions
- Strategy development for 2028 and beyond
Scientific. Independent. Neutral.
Values
- Involvement and openness towards all interested stakeholder groups and actors
- Public engagement and transparency
- CDR is a supplement, not a substitute for emission reductions
- Science-based approach to CDR implementation
- Political independence and neutrality
Connect. Empower. Strengthen.
Objectives & Activities
- Promoting innovation: joint projects and exchange of ideas
- Pooling knowledge: establishing a Swiss CDR knowledge hub
- Facilitating dialogue between stakeholders and the public
- Empowering politicians and authorities: cooperation and capacity building with politicians, authorities and environmental organisations
- Strengthening responsible governance: considering ethical issues, mitigation deterrence and planetary boundaries