According to current knowledge, there will be unavoidable emissions in the future, for example from agriculture, industry and waste management. The desired greenhouse gas neutrality therefore describes a balance between the sources and sinks of greenhouse gases. There is a particular need for research on the extent to which the sinks of greenhouse gases can be actively increased or supplemented by humans. The aim of the funding measure CDRterra on terrestrial Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methods is to improve the knowledge base for research and climate policy decisions by the German government by researching methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
