Non-CO₂ Climate Accounting & Policy

Operational and regulatory approaches for contrails, NOx, and water vapor.

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Aviation climate impact is not only CO₂. Contrails and NOx effects complicate measurement and incentives. Emerging frameworks aim to quantify and manage non-CO₂ forcing in planning, reporting, and policy—potentially shifting routing, scheduling, and fuel strategies.

TRL

6/9Demonstrated

Impact

5/5

Investment

2/5