EU to Host “Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming – CRCF Days 2026” in Brussels

The European Commission will host the “Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Days 2026” on 20 -21 May 2026 in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and stakeholders to advance Europe’s carbon removal agenda.

The event is part of the EU’s ongoing efforts to operationalise the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation, a landmark framework establishing a voluntary certification system for carbon removals, carbon farming, and carbon storage across the Union.

The CRCF framework represents a major step toward building a credible and transparent carbon removal market in Europe, setting clear standards for measuring, verifying, and certifying CO₂ removals.

The CRCF Days 2026 will provide a platform for:

• Discussing carbon farming practices and their role in climate mitigation

• Exploring financing mechanisms and market opportunities

• Engaging stakeholders in shaping the future of carbon removal policies

Carbon farming is increasingly recognised as a key tool in achieving EU climate targets, particularly by enhancing soil carbon sequestration and supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

The event comes at a critical moment, as the EU moves toward scaling carbon removal solutions and preparing the first certified projects under the CRCF framework, expected as early as 2027.

In parallel, initiatives such as the planned EU Buyers’ Club aim to stimulate demand and mobilise private investment in carbon removal projects, further accelerating market development.

With the EU targeting climate neutrality by 2050, carbon removals and carbon farming are becoming essential components of the transition.

The CRCF Days 2026 event is expected to play a pivotal role in aligning stakeholders, sharing knowledge, and driving the next phase of implementation—turning regulatory frameworks into scalable, real-world climate solutions.

The role of Agriventures in supporting agrifood innovation

As the agritech startup ecosystem grows across Europe, initiatives such as Agriventures are helping connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers working in agriculture and food innovation.

Agriventures focuses on supporting agrifood startups, biotechnology innovation, and access to European funding for agriculture, while also helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of startup financing, venture capital, and research commercialization.

By strengthening connections between startups, research institutions, investors, and farmers, Agriventures contributes to building a stronger agricultural innovation ecosystem that can accelerate the transition toward sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems.

Through knowledge sharing, events, and ecosystem building, Agriventures helps ensure that promising agritech innovations can scale and reach farmers, food producers, and global markets.