The Evolving Landscape for Legal Regulation of Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States

Name: The Evolving Landscape for Legal Regulation of Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States
Start: 2026-03-05T14:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-03-05T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Date: 2026-03-05
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, New Orleans, LA, USA
Host: Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit

About this event

Carbon dioxide removal is moving quickly from theory and pilot projects into the center of climate policy, commercial strategy, and public debate. As that shift accelerates, the legal and regulatory questions around CDR in the United States are becoming more urgent, more complex, and more consequential for lawyers, policymakers, developers, and advocates alike. This panel is designed for people who want a clearer view of where the law stands now, where it is headed, and what that means in practice. If you work anywhere near climate, energy, environmental law, or emerging carbon markets, this conversation will help you understand the evolving rules shaping one of the most closely watched areas in climate regulation. About the Event This is an in-person panel discussion focused on the evolving landscape for legal regulation of carbon dioxide removal in the United States. The session brings a legal lens to a fast-developing field, with attention to the frameworks, tensions, and open questions that matter right now. Rather than treating CDR as a single issue, the event creates space to examine how regulation intersects with technology, environmental governance, public accountability, market design, and long-term climate strategy. The goal is to help attendees better understand not only the current legal terrain, but also the direction of travel across federal, state, and local contexts. Because the topic sits at the intersection of climate ambition and legal implementation, this panel is especially useful for people who need more than a high-level overview. Expect a substantive discussion grounded in real regulatory challenges, including how legal systems are adapting to technologies and projects that do not always fit neatly into existing categories. For attendees seeking CLE-relevant programming, the event is also tagged for cle-credit, making it particularly valuable for legal professionals looking to pair professional development with timely subject-matter learning. What to Expect Expect a focused panel conversation that explores the major legal questions surrounding carbon dioxide removal in the United States. The discussion will likely center on how regulatory systems are responding to new forms of climate intervention, what legal authorities are already in play, and where uncertainty remains. Topics may include: How carbon dioxide removal is being defined and distinguished within legal and policy frameworks The relationship between CDR, environmental regulation, and climate governance Key legal issues affecting deployment, permitting, oversight, liability, and monitoring The role of public institutions in shaping standards, safeguards, and accountability Emerging policy and market pressures that may influence future regulation Because this is a panel format, attendees can expect multiple perspectives rather than a single viewpoint. That makes the session especially useful for understanding where there is legal consensus, where active debate remains, and where practical interpretation may differ depending on sector, jurisdiction, or project type. You should also expect an event that rewards close attention. This is not general-interest climate programming; it is a serious conversation for people who want to understand how legal regulation is catching up with technical and political change. Why Attend If you are trying to make sense of carbon dioxide removal beyond headlines and broad policy statements, this session offers a more precise and professionally useful entry point. The legal structure around CDR will shape what gets built, how claims are evaluated, which institutions have authority, and what kinds of accountability are possible over time. Attending will help you sharpen your understanding of the regulatory landscape while it is still evolving. That matters whether you are advising clients, assessing project risks, shaping policy, conducting research, or participating in climate governance conversations where legal clarity is increasingly essential. You will leave with a better grasp of: The main regulatory issues currently surrounding carbon dioxide removal in the U.S. Why legal classification and oversight matter for climate outcomes Where unresolved questions may create friction, risk, or opportunity How legal developments in CDR connect to broader environmental and climate policy debates Just as importantly, the session offers the value of shared context. In a field where terminology, policy design, and regulatory authority can shift quickly, hearing a structured panel discussion can help you align your understanding with others working seriously in the space. Practical Details The event takes place in person in the Multi-Purpose Room, New Orleans, USA. If you value the depth and exchange that come from being in the room for a live panel, this format is a strong fit. It is scheduled for Thursday, March 5 at 2:00 PM CST. Plan to arrive a little early so you can get settled before the discussion begins, especially if you want to make the most of the in-person setting and any pre-session networking or informal conversation. A few useful notes for attendees: This is an in-person session, so travel and room location matter The event is tagged panel, carbon, climate, community, and cle-credit, which gives a good sense of both subject matter and audience The conversation is likely to be most valuable if you come ready for a substantive legal and policy discussion rather than a basic introduction If carbon dioxide removal is part of your work, your studies, or your wider climate-law interests, this is the kind of session that can help you get more precise, more current, and more confident in how you understand the regulatory landscape.

Who should attend

This session is for people who want a serious, current conversation about how U.S. law is responding to carbon dioxide removal. - You should attend if you are a **lawyer, legal scholar, or law student** interested in environmental law, climate law, administrative law, energy regulation, or emerging legal frameworks tied to decarbonization. - You will get a lot from this panel if you work in **climate policy or public policy** and need a clearer understanding of how regulation may enable, constrain, or reshape CDR deployment. - This is a strong fit if you are part of a **carbon removal company, project team, or climate-tech organization** and want better insight into the legal environment surrounding oversight, accountability, and regulatory risk. - You should come if you are an **environmental advocate, nonprofit professional, or community-facing stakeholder** tracking how new climate interventions are governed and what safeguards matter in practice. - It is also well suited to **researchers, analysts, and consultants** who need a more grounded view of the legal questions shaping the next phase of the carbon removal conversation. - If you are specifically looking for **CLE-relevant programming** tied to a fast-moving climate topic, this event is especially worth your time.