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Expanding Finance and Investment

Increasing public, philanthropic, and private investment in R&D

Overview
Overview

Critical Obstacles and Development Needs
“Vicious Cycle” of Low Investment/Low AwarenessMinimal Levels of Public Investment to DateUnderdeveloped Markets for Carbon RemovalLimited Expertise and Labor ForceTechnology Development for Needed Tools Still in Early StagesNascent and Uncertain Governance and Regulatory Regimes

First-Order Priorities
Develop Supportive Governance and Regulatory Regimes for RD&DDevelop Needed Foundations for an Ocean-based Carbon MarketConnect Corporate Demand for CDR to Ocean-based Pathways RD&DResearch and Development of Markets for Key Co-ProductsAccelerate Technology DevelopmentEnhance Policymaker Awareness and EngagementBuild a Supporting Ecosystem for Ocean-based CDR EntrepreneursDevelop Better Tools for Potential Investors