Ahead of the COP17/CMP7 2011 climate talks in Durban, South Africa, ZEP has released a statement highlighting the issues related to CCS that must be addressed to help speed up global widespread deployment of the technology:

1.    Knowledge transfer of CCS technology: The global deployment of CCS can be accelerated using knowledge sharing frameworks, such as the one developed by ZEP in 2009 at the request of the European Commission. This work can help ensure greater qualitative stakeholder involvement in the UNFCCC’s Technology Mechanism in order to help Non-Annex I countries deploy CCS.
2.    The UNFCCC Green Climate Fund should recognise CCS and provide for its funding as a crucial abatement option.
3.    CCS in CDM: The modalities and procedures proposed for CCS projects under the CDM should be adopted, thereby creating the rules and procedures to enable the permanent storage of CO₂ also in Non-Annex I countries.
4.    Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) should recognise CCS positively and appropriately.