Discussing the Circular Carbon Economy with KAPSARC's Adam Sieminski

The Circular Carbon Economy concept has gained momentum in recent years as the best way for individual nations to combat climate change. It is a holistic approach that uses all the tools in the toolbox to reduce emissions. The CCE introduces a fourth "R" in the reduce, reuse, recycle framework --- and that is to "remove." This includes removal of carbon from the air - carbon capture, as well as other methods. The G20 endorsed the CCE in 2020. One of KAPSARC's many ongoing research projects is the Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) Index project, which is a tool for governments and other climate change policy stakeholders to evaluate progress in support of domestic planning and decision making in the nexus of energy, emissions, and the economy. Saudi Arabia and Aramco have now adopted the circular carbon economy framework as a way to reduce their carbon footprints. The hosts ask guest Adam Sieminski what Saudi Arabia is doing now and is planning to do to in order to achieve a fully circular carbon economy nationally.