Tribal Sovereignty in Carbon Removal

Supporting Tribal Sovereignty in Carbon Removal Discussions & Deployment

New Resources Equip Tribal Nations to Navigate Growing Carbon Removal Industry

July 9, 2026 • The Tribal Sovereignty in Carbon Removal initiative has released a new report and companion resources to support Tribal Nations navigating the growing carbon dioxide removal industry. The materials are designed to help Tribes evaluate proposals, consider ownership and governance models, and assess whether carbon removal may serve their priorities. Access the report and supporting materials.

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Tribal Sovereignty in Carbon Removal (TSCR) is an initiative designed to support Tribes in assessing whether and how carbon removal may serve environmental, cultural, and economic priorities of Tribal communities.

This effort is spearheaded by Partnerships for Tribal Carbon Solutions, with support from the Carbon Business Council, and the Indigenous Greenhouse Gas Removal Commission.

  • “Tribes are uniquely positioned to lead carbon removal efforts… we’re going to see innovative development on Tribal lands in 2025 and beyond.”

    Francesca Hillery, Partnerships for Tribal Carbon Solutions

  • “This is about responsibly deploying carbon removal while positioning interested Tribes as leaders in the field.”

    Fawn Sharp, Indigenous Greenhouse Gas Removal Commission

  • “Trust and relationship-building are at the heart of this effort.”

    Ben Rubin, Carbon Business Council

Tribal Nations are on the front lines of climate change. As carbon removal becomes an essential climate strategy, TSCR ensures that Tribal voices lead the conversation—on their terms.

The initiative centers:

  • Tribal sovereignty and self-determination

  • Cultural and environmental stewardship

  • Responsible, community-led development

Our work includes:

  • Hosting educational sessions and dialogues between Tribes, carbon removal practitioners, and project developers

  • Creating tools to equip Tribes with essential resources and guidance to navigate the complexities of carbon removal deployment while considering the unique needs and priorities of their governments and communities

  • Developing recommended guardrails focused on ensuring the responsible deployment on Tribal lands

  • Crafting permitting recommendations for Tribal lands

  • Designing open-source templates for community benefit agreements and planning

The initiative is grounded in respect for Tribal sovereignty, cultural values, and environmental stewardship. Whether a Tribe chooses to engage in carbon removal or not, this initiative is here to support informed, self-determined decision-making.

Contact us

Connect@tribalcarbonsolutions.org