Greenhouse Gas Removal Future Leaders Network

AND WE'RE LIVE! Welcome to Greenhouse Gas Removal Future Leaders Network. An initiative by CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub, The Future Leaders Network is an agile and dynamic community founded with the aim of stimulating the next generation of greenhouse gas removal professionals in the UK. Our membership base is a diverse as the GGR solutions we work on. From peatlands to direct air capture, we are researchers, innovators, GGR solution developers, policy thinkers, consultants, corporates, and non-profits coming together to help shape the future of GGR in UK. The Network provides a space for the industry's emerging talents to convene, share ideas, and develop new perspectives whilst members benefit from access to funding, resources to support their own professional development, and opportunities to participate in collaborative ‘microfinance’ projects. As we are building this new industry, we believe peer-to-peer learning will be crucial in helping enrich opportunities for collaboration, not only within GGR but across climate action. For more information and how to join the network: https://lnkd.in/eEBJQycR Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford, Imperial College London

Last week the FLN was excited to have Ross Kenyon ex co-founder and VP of Strategy at Nori speak to us about his story of building one of the world's first carbon removal market places! Ross has had a rich and varied career. Starting out in academia where he worked at the interface of philosophy and communications, working with the likes of Peter Singer, he then spent time in film production before founding Nori in 2017 as well as creating and hosting the Carbon Removal Newsroom. It was great to hear Ross talk passionately about innovation within the space and his journey, spanning across the need for concrete demand signals, COP 28 and the climate of carbon removal marketplaces.

Job opening at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford! Applications are now open for the role of Researcher – State of Carbon Dioxide Removal. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of analysis for the ground-breaking State of Carbon Dioxide Removal (SoCDR) initiative as it enters into a new phase. The SoCDR team is seeking motivated and skilled researchers to support the development of the SoCDR reports. Based at the University of Oxford, you will be part of an international collaboration providing reliable, independent and scientific data for tracking and assessing the development of CDR around the world. You will have particular responsibility for maintaining and developing the SoCDR database of CDR deployment. Additionally, you will advance your own research area and contribute ideas for new research projects. This role is fixed-term for 26 months, with the possibility of extension. The application deadline is 12pm GMT on 15 January 2025. Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eRECbFMi For further guidance and support, please visit https://lnkd.in/eDivstZN. Steve Smith PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) University of Maryland La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison #StateofCDR

We are elated to share that Grounded won Gold🥇 in the 2024 @signalawards, Environment and Sustainability category🎉 See listing: https://lnkd.in/eGyt9KB3 This recognition is such an honour. Our deepest appreciation goes to Greenhouse Gas Removal Future Leaders Network and CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub for their continuous commitment to this project and their funding of the podcast. Special thanks to our producer, Ben Weaver-Hincks, whose dedication and countless late nights bring every element together to create an experience for listeners. Thank you to everyone who tuned in and voted—your support helped us bring this home! Worth mentioning that the category was packed with great shows that are equally deserving of the award, and definitely worth listening to. The shows include: WWF-UK's Nature Breaking, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia’s Everything We Need, BMO’s Sustainability Leaders and Keep that Same Green Energy pocast. The story continues on Grounded  with the latest episode - “Got Wood?” where Tom Previte delves into the wood logistics side of a biochar startup and some updates on the project. If you’re new to Grounded podcast, we recommend you start from episode 1. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/Restord #GroundedPodcast #SignalAwards #Biochar #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #Podcast

Are you interested in biomass innovation? The Biomass Connect 🌱 Showcase Event is your chance to find out more. It takes place from 7–8 November at the University of Warwick and it's FREE to attend – including food at the event and accommodation on the night of November 7th. The speakers include CO2RE's Executive Director Dr Steve Smith. Read more and register at the link below!

If you missed out our Wales Demonstrator Roadshow, here’s another fantastic opportunity to see GGR in the flesh! Biomass Connect 🌱 toured us round their demo sites in September and are running their own showcase next month. ⭐️ Hear from leading speakers in industry, research, and government ⭐️ Networking across the sector ⭐️ Free to attend, accommodation covered ⭐️ 7-8th November in Warwick

🌿 Driving Greenhouse Gas Removal in Wales: FLN’s GGR Roadshow Highlights 🌍 The GGR Future Leaders Network (FLN) recently hosted an exciting 3-day GGR Demonstrator Roadshow at Aberystwyth University, bringing together 35 early career researchers (ECRs) and professionals across policy, startups, and #carbonmarkets for hands-on insights into land-based #GGR solutions. Check out our 🎥 video below and blog in the comments! Highlights: 📍 On-Site Exploration: Visits to Biomass Connect and Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre demonstrated cutting-edge GGR methods like BECCS, biochar, and peatland restoration. 📊 Real-World MRV Challenges: In-depth sessions tackled the complexities of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), carbon credit certification, and broadening the focus beyond CO2 to nitrous oxide (N2O). 🎤 Expert Talks & ECR Showcases: From Prof. Iain Donnison’s welcome to Dr. Jo House ’s keynote, plus ECR project presentations, the event offered rich insights into GGR challenges and innovations. 🤝 Collaboration & Networking: The multidisciplinary group identified key knowledge gaps, shared ideas, and fostered collaboration—essential to scaling effective GGR solutions. FLN is building a community of future leaders, driving bold solutions for a net-zero world. 🌱 #GreenhouseGasRemoval #GGR #FutureLeaders #ClimateAction #NetZero #Collaboration #Sustainability #CarbonMarkets #Innovation #CarbonRemoval #CDR

Through our FLN Microfinance Programme, we backed members Tom Previte and Ben Weaver-Hincks to put their Podcast mastery to work and Grounded was born, narrating the trials and tribulations of starting a biochar company. Beyond pleased to hear that Grounded has been selected as a Finalist for Signal Awards Sustainability and Environment category. You can submit your vote here: https://lnkd.in/ejH2Vqj4 Aiming to provide quick, small grants to help our members fund interventions within the GGR ecosystem, Grounded has been a prime example of the programme at work. Well done Tom, Ben, Jack, Paola!!

For anyone kicking their week at #CarbonInboundEurope2024 and keen to discuss the power of networks and industry groups, seek out Aaron Benjamin!

If you're an artist, creative or you work in the humanities, or you know anyone who fits this description, don't forget about this funding opportunity: https://lnkd.in/ecjr7ECn The CO2RE Artists, Arts and Humanities Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) Initiative is looking to fund a portfolio of projects that may help take forward the GGR agenda. We're interested in projects that both creatively address GGR and also offer additional benefits to the environment, society and communities. Click on the link below to find out more about the initiative and examples of the kinds of projects we can fund. You can also watch Natasha Martirosian introduce the initiative and Dr Paul Rouse outline the application process. The deadline to apply is 12pm BST on 9 September. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!