What goes up, must come down.

A year ago, the Nordic Carbon Removal Association (NCRA) didn't exist. Today, it has 37 members, a seat at the table in Brussels, and a founding story that reads a lot like a startup's. In this episode of What Goes Up Must Come Down, Klimate's Simon sat down with Valter Selén, co-founder and Secretary General of the NCRA, and Alexander Mäkelä, Chief Policy Officer at Carbon Gap and NCRA co-founder...

In this episode of What Goes Up Must Come Down, Simon spoke with Kurt Jager Lykke, Head of Business DK at INEOS Energy and head of Project Greensand. Kurt has led the commercial side of Greensand since its inception and took over as project head in 2024. Their conversation covers the project's origins, the organisations that made it possible, and what the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sector can ta...

In this episode of What Goes Up Must Come Down, Simon is joined by Stacy Kauk, Chief Science Officer at Isometric, a carbon registry. Together, they explore the challenges of scaling a market where buyers do not fully trust what they are buying, suppliers struggle to finance what they are building, and the science is still catching up with the ambition.

In this episode of What Goes Up Must Come Down, Simon is joined by Berend De Haas, co-founder of Carboneers, a distributed biochar supplier in India and Ghana. Together, they explore the challenges of running biochar projects across multiple countries, the impact of Carboneers’ initiatives, and what the future holds for biochar as a carbon removal solution.

In this episode of What Goes Up Must Come Down, Simon is joined by Marian Krüger, founder of Remove, a nonprofit supporting carbon removal startups worldwide. Together, they explore the motivations behind why companies buy carbon removal credits and how compliance will shape the sector’s future.

In this episode, Simon Bager, Co-Founder and COO at Klimate, speaks with Noah McQueen, Director of Science and Innovation at Carbon180, about CDR in a systems thinking perspective, geopolitical uncertainties, and resilience systems.

In this episode, host Simon Bager, PhD speaks with Sophie Bruusgaard Jewett from Morescope discuss how sustainability professionals can maintain climate momentum while navigating shifting political priorities and tighter budgets, plus how strategic leadership and innovation play a key role in managing that complexity.    Head to klimate.co/podcast for summaries and guest details.

In this episode, host Simon Bager, PhD speaks with Tobias Johan Samson from Concito to unpack the true cost and climate benefit of different CO₂ strategies. From permanent underground storage to synthetic aviation fuels (e-fuels), they explore what delivers the most bang for our climate buck.   Head to klimate.co/podcast for summaries and guest details.

In this episode, host Simon Bager (PhD) sits down with Tank Chen, co-founder of CDR.fyi, to delve into the evolving landscape of carbon dioxide removal (CDR). They discuss the significant growth in the CDR market, the role of major corporate players, and the emergence of technologies like biochar and direct air capture. The conversation also highlights regional developments in Asia and the Nordics...

In this episode, host Simon Bager (PhD) sits down with Alex Schmidt from Normative to talk about the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) proposed updates and what they could mean for corporate net-zero strategies. From tightening rules around Scope 3 emissions to the growing role of Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM), they explore why early investment in carbon removal is becoming more imp...

In this episode, host Simon Bager (PhD) sits down with Ikarus Janzen from Varaha to explore the challenges and opportunities of scaling nature-based carbon removal solutions. They discuss how reforestation, soil carbon, and other natural methods can be scaled effectively, the policies needed to support them, and the role of businesses in driving impact. Can nature-based solutions deliver on their...

Host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate chats with Elisabeth Harding, Policy Manager at the Negative Emissions Platform (NEP), about the policies shaping Europe’s path to net zero. They break down what’s working, what’s not, and what it all means for businesses, climate action, and the future of carbon markets. With big targets on the table, how can policy turn ambition into impact? Tune in for a deep...

Host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate chats with Kahlil Baker, CEO of Taking Root, about how carbon removal can drive real change for communities. They dive into the power of reforestation, how smallholder farmers are reshaping the carbon market, and why financing resilience is key to scaling impact. Can carbon projects be both profitable and ethical? Tune in for an inspiring take on climate action...

In this episode, host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate teams up with Donna Lee, Co-founder of Calyx Global, to break down carbon credits and why they’re considered credence goods. Can we really trust them? How do we ensure real impact? They dive into the challenges of verification, the need for transparency, and what it takes to build a credible carbon market. Don’t miss this deep dive into the futu...

Join host Simon Bager (PhD) from Klimate and Sebastian Manhart from CarbonFuture as they dive into the world of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). From policy hurdles to public perception, they break down what it takes to scale CDR and make a real impact on climate change. How do we fund it? Who’s responsible? And will the world get on board? Tune in for a lively discussion on the challenges, opportuni...