Definition 1
Carbon Sequestration means the natural or technological process of:
(a) removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; and
(b) [permanently] storing such carbon dioxide.
Drafting notes and guidance
Carbon sequestration refers to the removal and storage of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Methods of carbon sequestration
Technological carbon sequestration involves capturing and storing carbon dioxide through technology. Direct air capture (DAC) is an example of technological carbon sequestration. This involves capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air using advanced technology plants and then storing it in deep geological formations.
Natural carbon sequestration involves capturing and storing carbon dioxide through natural means like forests and peatlands. Afforestation is an example of human intervention to increase this. It relates to planting forests on land that was not previously forested. Though it has the potential to capture large amounts of carbon, it can be an unreliable way of permanently storing carbon.