Journal: White Paper

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ETH Zurich, sus.lab

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  • Evolving the Swiss CDR Ecosystem: Understanding Today’s Challenges to Shape Tomorrow’s Solutions
    Item type: Report
    von Roten, Aliénor; Zurbriggen, Tatjana; Ghilardi, Rita (2025)
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    Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is a critical pillar in achieving global net-zero targets, especially in addressing hard-to-abate emissions and removing historical emissions already in the atmosphere. Switzerland is home to a growing number of CDR actors, from research institutions and startups to established businesses, yet visibility across the ecosystem remains limited, and challenges persist in scaling innovation. This white paper, developed as part of the Innovation Booster Carbon Removal (CDR Booster), was initiated to help close this gap. Drawing from a survey of 74 stakeholders and a series of interviews, the report offers a snapshot of current CDR activities in Switzerland, identifies key challenges, and showcases examples of promising collaboration and innovation. The findings reflect Switzerland’s strong research and startup base, with most CDR activities originating in academia or through entrepreneurial initiatives. However, challenges such as limited funding across the innovation pipeline, uncertain markets and regulatory frameworks, and lacking awareness remain key recurring gaps to overcome. Despite these challenges, the Swiss CDR ecosystem demonstrates strong momentum. Case studies illustrate how real-world collaboration between academia, startups, and established businesses is helping test and scale new approaches. Various initiatives are fostering community-building, knowledge sharing, and the formation of cross-sector partnerships. This white paper aims not only to reflect the current state of CDR in Switzerland, but also to serve as a tool to shape future offerings of the CDR Booster and to inform public authorities, funders, and ecosystem builders on how to accelerate innovation in CDR in Switzerland.
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