A report, originally published by the World Economic Forum, highlights that the current financial architecture for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is insufficient to meet net-zero targets, with only approximately 2 million tonnes of durable CDR verified annually against a 2050 need of 7–9 billion tonnes. The primary barrier is a 'missing middle' where projects are too advanced for early equity but too risky for traditional lenders, creating a capital gap. Only $836 million in equity capital was invested into durable CDR companies in 2024, despite 70% of suppliers expecting to raise capital within six months. This gap requires catalytic or blended finance from risk-tolerant investors like family offices and development banks to scale CDR technologies. Structural mismatches in financial language and long transaction cycles further complicate financing efforts.
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