CDR International Summit 2026

The CDR International Summit 2026 concluded successfully on April 24, 2026, at the iconic Shanghai Paramount, marking a significant milestone in the global carbon removal (CDR) industry. This summit brought together representatives from Brazil, Canada, France, Portugal, Switzerland, UK, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Cambodia, India, Singapore, Vietnam, and regions like Hong Kong and Macau, to discuss the development trends and future pathways of the global carbon removal industry.

The summit was hosted by HaiQi Group and Paramount, with Puro.earth as the co-host. The discussions centered on key topics around CDR technologies transitioning from "technically feasible" to "scalable and financeable," exploring the pivotal role of scalability and bankability in shaping the industry's future.

Opening the summit, Stella Cheng, Chairperson of HaiQi Group, shared her insights in the opening address, stating, "CDR is rapidly developing, but the real challenge now is not just technology—it's about financing and scalability. The reliability of these technologies will be the key to competition within the industry." The first roundtable session focused on the "Financing Pathways for Carbon Removal Projects." Panelists from developers, banks, multilateral institutions, and tech companies discussed crucial questions such as:

• How can CDR projects be understood and accepted by capital markets? 
• How do we allocate risk and structure these projects? 
• What are the pathways to achieving replicability and scalability? 

The panelists unanimously agreed that the biggest bottleneck in carbon removal isn't just the technology but also the capital and trust mechanisms required to scale these solutions effectively.

The Launch of the Global CDR Alliance

A historic moment during the summit was the official launch of the Global CDR Alliance. The ceremony was led by representatives from UNIDO ITPO Shanghai, who emphasized the alliance's mission to connect technology, projects, capital, and markets globally. The alliance aims to build an international cooperative mechanism to drive high-quality development in the carbon removal industry.

From Energy to Computational Power: The Integration Path for CDR Industries

With the rapid growth of AI and data center demands, one of the key discussions was the fusion of biomass energy and carbon removal. Experts emphasized that data centers will become essential application areas for carbon removal, and the integration of energy structures and carbon management is accelerating. This will pave the way for creating negative carbon energy systems.

Global Project Practices: Accelerating CDR Deployment

Representatives from Brazil, Southeast Asia, and Europe shared their experiences with CDR projects. The session highlighted:

• Regional resource and policy differences 
• Challenges in project development and operations 
• Pathways to replicability and scalability 

This discussion made it clear that carbon removal is transitioning from a conceptual stage to practical, global-scale deployment. The industry is moving forward with clear signals that CDR technologies are becoming more implementable and scalable on a global level.

The Role of Markets and Long-Term Capital in Scaling CDR

In a Buyer's Perspective session, participants highlighted the increasing demand for high-quality carbon removal credits, with a clear focus on transparency and standardization. The establishment of long-term procurement mechanisms is seen as crucial for ensuring a stable, thriving market for carbon credits.

Family Offices and Long-Term Capital in Climate Tech

A significant part of the discussions revolved around long-term capital. Representatives from family offices and philanthropic funds emphasized their critical role in financing early-stage technologies and scaling CDR projects. They underlined that long-term and patient capital are essential to making CDR technologies financially viable and scalable.

About the Organizers

HaiQi Group is dedicated to providing global carbon removal and green energy solutions. The company is a leader in promoting the scalability of biochar and distributed energy projects worldwide. With a strong focus on sustainability and climate solutions, HaiQi Group continues to drive advancements in renewable energy technologies and carbon removal initiatives.