Carbon Removal India Alliance (CRIA)

Are you part of a startup working on #CDR in #India? 🌱 Then what are you waiting for? 📝 Apply to the inaugural cohort of remove's 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐃𝐑 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 today! We are excited to be able to support India on its way to becoming a #carbonremoval powerhouse and to work with Indian founders and our local partners to further our #climate action together. 🌐 Dive into the details and apply now using this link: https://lnkd.in/demwegF8 ♻ Do you know people working on this in India? Tag them below or share this post to extend the opportunity! This program is made possible by a group of incredible founding partners: The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, Carbon Removal Partners, The DOEN Foundation and sus.lab | ETH. And we are excited to be collaborating with Carbon Removal India Alliance (CRIA) for our India chapter. #startup #accelerator #carbondioxideremoval #climateaction

A new Carbon Removal Standards Initiative (CRSI) has been launched to create rigorous standards for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) efforts. Led by Anu Khan, CRSI focuses on positioning carbon removal as a public good, driven by policy, and integrated with other industries. The initiative aims to provide technical assistance and collaborate with industry, NGOs, and academia to ensure transparency and accountability in carbon removal practices, contributing to climate justice. #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalStandards #CDR

🚀 Exciting Opportunity Alert: AirMiners Launchpad Applications Now Open! 🚀   Are you interested in working on carbon removal solutions? Don't miss out on the chance to join the next AirMiners Launchpad batch from September 17th to October 25th! Applications are open until August 15th.   The Launchpad, initiated with partners XPRIZE and Creative Destruction Lab, has a proven track record of success - with 166 graduated teams raising over $129M in venture and grant funding!   What you can expect: 🌟 Engaging with carbon removal credit buyers and markets 💡 Gaining insights into fundraising and investor dynamics 🔍 Enhancing your techno-economic assessment capabilities 🤝 Mastering negotiation strategies and tactics 📈 Developing a compelling value proposition   Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gm-iSnNa   #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #CDR #Innovation #AirMinersLaunchpad #Sustainability #XPRIZE #AirMiners

🌍 Harnessing the Power of Enhanced Rock Weathering: Opportunities and Challenges 🌍   We’re excited to share key insights from Carbon Direct’s latest report on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) as a promising pathway for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The potential of ERW lies in its ability to leverage natural geochemical processes for carbon sequestration, offering numerous co-benefits. India's unique combination of favourable climate conditions characterized by heat and humidity, geological resources (with one of the world’s largest volcanic provinces - the Deccan Traps), and a wealth of technical expertise positions it as a global leader in the deployment of ERW. The path forward for ERW is filled with potential but requires careful, responsible scaling to maximize benefits while minimizing risks. Here are the key takeaways: Key Findings: 1. Carbon Sequestration Potential: ERW can deliver large volumes of durable, cost-effective carbon removals, contributing significantly to climate mitigation efforts. 2. Agricultural Benefits: Besides carbon capture, ERW enhances crop yields and reduces the need for agricultural amendments, making it a win-win for both the environment and agriculture. 3. Market Insights: Current market analysis indicates that buyer involvement is crucial for scaling ERW projects and advancing scientific understanding. Opportunities: - Investment and Scaling: There's a need for strong buyer signals to drive investment and market development, enhancing the overall effectiveness and scalability of ERW projects. - Research and Development: Continued research is essential to refine carbon accounting methods and address uncertainties related to ERW's impact. Challenges: - Risks and Uncertainties: Key risks include potential environmental and human health impacts from mineral feedstocks, such as heavy metals, and the challenge of accurately quantifying carbon removal. - Regulatory and Monitoring Needs: Implementing stringent protocols for measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification is critical to ensure the reliability and safety of ERW projects. Final Recommendations: - Conservative Approaches: Buyers should make informed decisions, considering risk mitigation strategies and remaining uncertainties. - Support for Best Practices: Encourage the adoption of best practices and rigorous environmental monitoring to address potential risks effectively. CRIA founding member, Mati Carbon, is spearheading the development of this remarkable opportunity in India. #ClimateAction #CarbonSequestration #ERW #CarbonRemoval #CDR #Agriculture --- For a detailed read, check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/gXG3CkaC

Exciting news in the realm of #CarbonRemoval! remove is expanding its impact with a new accelerator focused on India, aimed at driving forward innovative solutions for #carbon reduction. This initiative marks a significant step towards addressing #climate challenges on a global scale. Read more about how Remove plans to collaborate with Indian partners to accelerate the development and deployment of carbon removal technologies: https://bit.ly/3WhUDPW #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #Innovation #India #Sustainability

🤝 Partnership Announcement 🤝 We are really excited to announce our partnership with remove, the premier European accelerator program focused solely on Carbon Dioxide Removal #cdr, as they expand their world leading accelerator programme to India. India's incredible research capabilities, engineering prowess, start up culture and vibrant energy make it a perfect location to research and develop new solutions that can scale to remove gigatons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. If you missed the post announcing the application to be part of the India specific cohort learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/demwegF8. We are looking forward to collaborating with remove, leveraging our combined expertise, resources, and networks to further the hashtag #Indian carbon removal ecosystem, with the common goal to enhance entrepreneurship, development, and deployment of hashtag #CDR solutions in India.

🚀 Passionate about climate action? Proven leadership track record? Lead and make a difference! 🌍   The Carbon Removal India Alliance (CRIA) is looking for a CEO. As we continue our mission to combat climate change and support a thriving durable carbon removal ecosystem in India, we are seeking a leader to join us in this pivotal role. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and experienced individual to grow and lead CRIA to support India in become a Carbon Removal superpower. The role will be responsible for Strategy and Vision, Stakeholder Engagement, Leading Research, Knowledge Transfer and Representation and Team Performance.    If you are passionate about working on solutions that combine human ingenuity and natural wonder to combat climate change and have a proven track record in leadership, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a significant difference for the planet and people of India!   Interested candidates can learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d9f8jnNp   #CDR #Hiring #CEO #Leadership #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonRemoval #JoinUs

Research has illustrated India has the optimal conditions for enhancing the weathering of rock. This #cdr approach has the potential to be transformation in our fight against climate change - permanently removing carbon dioxide at scale and a cost efficiency while increasing climate resilience for agricultural communities. What an amazing win win! Congratulations to Alt Carbon - an incredible milestone!

To reach a gigaton scale of durable carbon removal we will need great people working in new jobs that the industry needs as it grows. India has one of the highest quantity of high quality engineers anywhere in the world and twelve million young people who enter the job market each year. Combined with the third largest start up ecosystem anywhere India has the potential to be a talent superpower for the carbon dioxide removal industry #cdr. Today CDRjobs was launched for all jobs in CDR. As of today there are 655 jobs across 152 companies in 27 different companies. For those looking to enter the field of CDR or CDR companies wanting to hire it will be a great resource. Shout out to Sebastian Manhart, Tank Chen, Etienne Thiery, Helen Lundebye and the team for building this great resource.

In our journey toward sustainability, it’s crucial to understand the differences between carbon management strategies, including CO2 reduction/avoidance, Point Source #CCUS, and #CDR (#CarbonDioxideRemoval). 🔹 CO2 Reduction/Avoidance focuses on minimising carbon emissions during economic activities. It’s about being proactive in reducing the amount of carbon that enters the atmosphere from the start. 🔹 Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) mainly targets high-concentration CO2 sources like industrial chimneys. This method is essential for capturing emissions at the point of release and is part of the broader emissions reduction strategy. 🔹 CDR, on the other hand, is groundbreaking as it involves the direct removal of CO2 from the atmosphere, where concentrations are more dilute. This method is vital for actively reversing the existing atmospheric CO2 levels. It’s important to recognise that while emissions reductions through strategies like CCUS are measurable and impactful, the role of CDR in our #climate strategy is equally crucial as it deals with CO2 that has already made its way to the atmosphere. Each approach has its place in our fight against #climatechange, and understanding these differences helps in aligning our strategies more effectively with our sustainability goals. This explainer from Alt Carbon is a great place to start! #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #CarbonManagement