About

Mission and Vision

The 4th International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Removal (formerly International Conference on Negative CO2 Emissions) seeks to advance scientific understanding, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and support informed decision-making on carbon dioxide removal solutions in the context of global climate mitigation.  Organized by the Politecnico di Milano and CMCC Foundation within the framework of the UPTAKE Project, the conference will bring together an international community of researchers, innovators, policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society actors. The event aims to showcase the latest developments in CDR science, technologies, and governance, while creating an inclusive forum for exchanging knowledge and perspectives across disciplines. Topics will include a broad range of greenhouse gas removal approaches, climate modelling and integrated assessment, sustainability assessment, innovation and demonstration projects, and policy instruments that enable the responsible development and deployment of carbon removal solutions. Building on the strong foundations of previous editions, the conference continues a growing international dialogue on negative emissions and greenhouse gas removal. 

About Politecnico di Milano

 

Since its founding in 1863, Politecnico di Milano has grown into Italy’s largest scientific and technological university, combining scientific rigour with creativity, innovation, and a strong international outlook. Renowned for educating engineers, architects, and industrial designers, the university has built a reputation for excellence in both teaching and research, fostering close collaborations with industry, public institutions, and global academic partners to drive technological advancement and sustainable development.

Research and education at Politecnico di Milano are deeply interconnected, enabling the university to deliver internationally recognised innovation while responding to the evolving needs of society and industry. Through experimental research, technological transfer, and strategic partnerships across Europe and beyond, the university continues to shape future professionals and contribute to global scientific progress. Today, with a growing network of international collaborations, exchange programs, and English-taught degrees, Politecnico di Milano remains a leading force in advancing knowledge, creativity, and sustainable solutions for the future.

 

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About the UPTAKE project

Team

Organizing Committee

Sofia Di Franco

CMCC Foundation

Fabiana Gerardi

CMCC Foundation

Daniela Faggiani Dias

CMCC Foundation

Chaneil James

CMCC Foundation

Soheil Shayegh

CMCC Foundation

Massimo Tavoni

Politecnico di Milano; CMCC Foundation

Volunteer Members

Silvia Di Stefano

Politecnico di Milano

Jasper Anstey

The Open University

Scientific Steering Committee

Luiz Aragão

National Institute for Space Research (INPE)

André Bardow

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)

Holly Jean Buck

University at Buffalo

Momme Butenschön

CMCC Foundation

Daniela Faggiani Dias

CMCC Foundation

Sabine Fuss

PIK

Oliver Geden

German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)

Matthew Gidden

University of Maryland

Jasmin Kemper

IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEAGHG)

Greg Nemet

University of Wisconsin

Christopher Pearce

National Oceanography Centre (NOC)

Soheil Shayegh

CMCC Foundation

Steve Smith

University of Oxford

Pete Smith

University of Aberdeen

Massimo Tavoni

Politecnico di Milano; CMCC Foundation

Detlef Van Vuuren

Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)

Jennifer Wilcox

University of Pennsylvania; Isometric

Volunteer abstract reviewers

Mohamed Abdalla — University of Aberdeen

Pietro Andreoni — CMCC Foundation

Christhel Andrade — INSA Toulouse

Cindy Azuero Pedraza — CMCC Foundation

Viola Becattini — ETH Zurich

Matilyn Bindl — University of Wisconsin–Madison

Miranda Boettcher — SWP Berlin

Astrid Bos — PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency

Vittoria Bolongaro — ETH Zurich

Amanda Borth — ASTC

Nicoletta Brazzola — SWP Berlin

David Branigan — University at Buffalo

Toby Bryce — Yale University

Vassilis Daioglou — PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency

Marta Dondini — University of Aberdeen

Vincent Dufour-Décieux — ETH Zurich

Claire Fyson — PIK Potsdam

Jay Fuhrman — PNNL

Jenna Greene — University of Wisconsin–Madison

Licida Giuliani — University of Aberdeen

Catrin Harris — Utrecht University

Dominik Keiner — LUT University

Felix Knopp — PIK Potsdam

Matthias Kuhnert — University of Aberdeen

Jon McCalmont — University of Aberdeen

Christine Merk — Kiel Institute for the World Economy

Sara Nawaz — American University

Ruben Prütz — PIK Potsdam

Quirina Rodriguez — PIK Potsdam

Felix Schenuit — SWP Berlin

Alina Schürmann — PIK Potsdam

Anita Shepherd — University of Aberdeen

David Yang Shu — MIT

Masahiro Sugiyama — University of Tokyo

Zachary Thomas — University of Wisconsin–Madison

Jennifer Wardle — University of Aberdeen

Mohamed Abdalla

University of Aberdeen

Pietro Andreoni

CMCC Foundation

Christhel Andrade

INSA Toulouse

Cindy Azuero Pedraza

CMCC Foundation

Viola Becattini

ETH Zurich

Matilyn Bindl

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Miranda Boettcher

SWP Berlin

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Past Editions

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