Catalyze a rapid and responsible scale up of the CDR industry in France
AFEN's mission is to make France a powerhouse in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) by supporting the development of an innovative CDR industry, enabling France to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
About AFEN
The new independent, multi-stakeholder and industry-led platform to drive carbon removal
France has an important role to play in removing carbon from the atmosphere, with a strong industrial base in strategic sectors, world-class engineers, fundamental research capabilities, low-carbon energy resources and a growing start-up ecosystem. AFEN is playing a key role in the emergence of a French carbon dioxide removal industry.
AFEN IN ACTION
Our main focus
Educate
multiple stakeholders to engage actively in CDR across public and private sectors while securing public acceptance
Structure
the emerging CDR sector in France: events, networking, shared learning, research, etc.
Mobilise
the French government and public sector through targeted advocacy and lobbying to adopt conducive programs and favorable policies in France and drive Europe to support a responsible deployment of CDR
Our Roadmap
Positioning France front and center of the CDR pack by 2030
France has a critical role to play in the development of CDR worldwide. As a crucial European Member State with long-standing expertise in energy and infrastructure and a political drive to support startups, France is uniquely positioned to host a thriving CDR industry and support carbon removals in Europe and beyond.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A team deeply committed to advancing CDR
Latest News
The latest news from AFEN
Press Review
They’re talking about us
Stakeholders in carbon removal want to use the presidential election as an opportunity to make their voices heard
CO2 Capture: All the Options, Science's Verdict
Removing Carbon from the Air: «Stakeholders Are Going Through a Rough Patch»
The creation of AFEN is a milestone on France's road to carbon neutrality. As the sector prepares for growth, the government must take action to support the emergence of CDR sectors and maintain its climate leadership.
The launch of AFEN brings us a step closer to our goal of making the European Union the world leader in carbon removal. With DVNE in Germany and AFEN in France, Europe's two largest economies now have platforms dedicated to carbon elimination.
