STRACO2 will support the ongoing development of a comprehensive regulatory framework in the European Union for CO2 capture and storage technologies (CCS) for zero emission applications. This will respond to the requirements of multi-stakeholder groups in Europe affected by these technologies and their applications both domestically in Europe and under future inclusion in emissions trading schemes and Kyoto mechanisms. Through a focus on the regulatory aspects of international trade and technology transfer structures, the EU regulatory framework will then form the basis for dialogue and priority setting with regulatory authorities in China. In this regard local priorities, the ongoing EU-China cooperation in CCS and the need for establishing an international gateway for CCS adoption and the trade implications will be key underlying themes.