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🚨🇩🇰BREAKING: The world’s first government Biochar Carbon Removal (#BCR) strategy is out 🚨🇩🇰 🎯 #Denmark is at it. Again! After introducing the world’s first livestock emission tax (see comments), the Danish government just followed up with a strategy detailing what role exactly BCR will play in helping achieve its ambitious 2045 climate neutrality and 2050 net-negative target. 🔁 The Pyrolysis Strategy and Workplan is a cross-ministerial effort, led by the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Utilities. It was just published. Here are the key takeaways from it: 🏭 Denmark estimates the carbon removal potential of BCR at 0.3Mt - 1.2Mt by 2035, and up to 38Mt in the long-term. As a reminder, the country’s overall emissions today are 40Mt. ⚡ Renewable energy production from BCR is a key focus, with production estimated to reach 680MW by 2030 and up to 3,400MW in the long-term. The country today produces around 17,000MW. 🧩 A top priority is the development of a BCR methodology for inclusion in the IPCC greenhouse gas inventory by 2027, a key missing building block affecting all countries focusing on BCR to achieve their climate targets. 💰 The government expects the price for carbon removal through BCR to range between DKK 1,400 (€187) and 4,000 (€536 EUR) per ton of CO2. 🤯 The BCR subsidy scheme of DKK 10b (€1.34b) will be phased in by 2027. Per capita, this is the equivalent of the United States investing $83b into BCR. 📋 A key short-term step is to establish the regulatory framework for BCR by mid-2026, including environmental studies and multi-year field trials to ensure safe agricultural application. 👀 You can check out the full strategy (in Danish) here: https://lnkd.in/d_zWsAPp 🖤 Also Mr. BCR in Denmark, Morten Heick, put together a very helpful summary in English here: https://lnkd.in/dB-5Chh7 📣 Huge shout-out to everyone involved, particularly folks at the Climate Ministry, Pyrolyse Danmark and Stiesdal. 🚀 This is incredibly exciting! BCR is slowly and steadily establishing itself as the most shovel-ready CDR technology out there. It is great to see a government recognising BCR’s potential and leading the way on creating both the necessary regulation and funding to scale BCR to climate relevance. ✉️ If you enjoyed this post, make sure to follow me here on LinkedIn (and turn on the 🔔) and do sign up to my monthly newsletter, the Gigaten: https://lnkd.in/d2BKe7gr #carbonremoval #netzero #climatepolicy

🚨 New article alert: Why the voluntary carbon market is key to scaling carbon dioxide removal and delivering net-zero In their new WEF agenda article, Nasim Pour (World Economic Forum) and Leila Toplic (Carbonfuture) address the critical role of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) in scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) efforts.   🔑 Key points: ► Why we need VCM: It’s one of the few transitional finance options capable of meeting the urgent need for large-scale emissions reductions and mobilizing private capital towards carbon removal projects. ► Challenges: Transparency issues, lack of clear guidance, and perceived risks have discouraged broader corporate investment in carbon removal. ► Solutions: A robust trust infrastructure (with independent, digital MRV; standards; insurance options) and incentives are essential to strengthen the credibility of the VCM and accelerate progress towards net-zero. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e8RFVch8 #NetZero #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #Sustainability #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #MRV #dMRV #CDR

Researchers developed a carbon-negative building material using biochar and EAF steel slag. This method enhances CO2 diffusion and compressive strength, promoting sustainability. Adding biochar increased CO2 uptake and strength, offering an eco-friendly solution to reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint. #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

📰 🌍 Market Insights, Weekly Funding Flows, News Breakdown, Policy Updates and Tech Insights: find it all in Climate Insider’s Weekly Newsletter. Happy Friday, readers! Earlier this week, Climate Insider covered agtech startups including Oishii, Bowery Farming, 80 Acres Farms, SOIL CARBON, BrightFarms and CarbonFarm. The week remained prosperous for major funding announcements including successes for Seaya, Polestar Capital, Tall Grass Ventures, Group14 Technologies, Carbon Equity, Aether Fuels, Adani Group and Polystyvert. Climate Insider's policy ticker covered Canada's introduction of cleantech investment tax credits, International Monetary Fund's plan to incorporate climate risks into operations, Labour Party's landslide victory and climate action mandate and insights into South Africa's energy transition. 🗞 Receive our newsletter via email: https://lnkd.in/dwr7B9XJ #climatetech #climatetechupdates #marketupdates #markettrends #climateaction #climatechange #climatecrisis #greenenergy #climatesolutions #esg

The Puro Standard Biochar methodology, Edition 2022, has proven efficient in scaling biochar operations globally. Now it's time for the 2024 update in line with our 2-year review cycle. ⏱️📢 If you want to be part of it, read on! 🔍 The upcoming update is of particular importance and will consider: -Recent scientific advancements in biochar persistence. -Updates to align with the Core Carbon Principles of the IC-VCM, enhancing the quality of our Standard. -Further clarifications and improvements based on feedback from our valuable partners in the field of biochar. 🗓 Timeline & Participation: The update process will run through Q2 and Q3 of 2024. We'll kick off intensive scientific and writing efforts in May, aiming for a 3-week public consultation in July 2024, which will include a live webinar. 🤝 Give Feedback and Join Our Working Group: To leverage the vast expertise within our network, we're calling for feedback on the current methodology and inviting applications to join our working group. This group will play a crucial role in reviewing the draft and discussing key topics across 3-4 sessions scheduled for May and June. The working group may be limited in size for practical reasons (approx. 50 entities), as well as limited to entities with relevant expertise for biochar, to ensure an efficient work process. Download the current methodology here: https://hubs.ly/Q02w0jVl0 Provide your feedback & apply to the working group by May 10th via this form: https://hubs.ly/Q02w0kV00 After incorporation of the feedback received during the public consultation, the updated methodology will be presented to Puro’s independent scientific Advisory Board for approval. Deployment and transition to the updated biochar methodology will then take place in late Q4 2024, with transitioning dates that remain to be defined, pending approval of the update. #CDR #NetZero #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval

Lucia Brusegan, IBI's Board Chair says biochar is a “system... underlining the interconnectivity between market demand, carbon credits, and the physical benefits and uses of biochar" in this supportive article on #biochar by Earth.org.

💥 New study in biochar carbon removal (#BCR) confirms high durability of quality biochars 💥