Introduction
We stand at a crossroads. Our emissions have set in motion changes that transcend lifetimes and generations. This manifesto unites scientists, policymakers, industry, and citizens around one conviction: permanent, verifiable carbon storage must become the bedrock of our climate response.
Guiding Principles
- Intergenerational Justice: We owe future generations a stable climate. Every ton of CO₂ we emit today must be responsibly managed.
- Scientific Rigor: Only storage methods proven to last millennia—geologic sequestration and mineralization—meet our permanence goals.
- Transparency & Verification: Open data, continuous monitoring, and independent auditing are non-negotiable.
- Shared Infrastructure: Regional hubs, pipelines, and shared transport lower costs and accelerate deployment.
- Inclusive Governance: Local communities, indigenous groups, and civil society must have a seat at the table.
- Economic Alignment: Policy levers—price floors, permanence premiums, advanced commitments—must reward long-term storage.
Our Call to Action
We invite everyone—governments, businesses, researchers, and advocates—to:
- Commit to Ambitious Targets: Set and enforce gigaton-scale sequestration goals with clear timelines.
- Invest in R&D & Infrastructure: Fund next-gen capture, AI-driven mineralization, and shared transport hubs.
- Embed Permanence in Markets: Design credit systems and contracts that value multi-century storage.
- Engage & Educate: Build public understanding and social license through transparent communication and community benefits.
- Hold Each Other Accountable: Publish performance metrics and progress reports annually.
How to Use This Manifesto
Share it with your networks, embed the principles in your programs, and reference it in policy proposals. Together, we can shift carbon storage from aspiration to industrial reality.