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Building a carbon dioxide removal science–policy partnership for southern Africa
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Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) negative emissions interventions are needed to steer the planet to a safe climate by the end of the century. In this Commentary, we frame the rationale and likely challenges for a regionally focused and coordinated CDR-centred science– policy platform with a global reach to support the opportunities and minimise the risks associated with CDR in southern Africa. We make a first attempt to frame a new CDR-centred strategic compact in the science–government–innovation–business nexus that is required to enable South Africa to provide regional and global climate leadership and impact over the 21st century.
