Carbon180, Ocean Conservancy, and Carbon Business Council Launch mCDR Forum
Carbon180, Ocean Conservancy, and the Carbon Business Council have jointly launched the mCDR Forum, a new neutral platform designed to facilitate cross-sector dialogue on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR). As interest in mCDR grows among academia, industry, governments, and civil society, significant questions regarding governance, environmental integrity, and public trust remain. The forum aims to address the current coordination gap where conversations are often siloed within technical or advocacy circles, excluding key stakeholders. By providing an approach-agnostic space, the initiative seeks to foster informed discussion, knowledge sharing, and relationship-building without requiring consensus on specific technological pathways or deployment strategies. This effort responds to the rapid evolution of mCDR technologies, ranging from ocean alkalinity enhancement to direct ocean capture, ensuring that diverse perspectives, including those of Indigenous rightsholders and environmental organizations, are included in shaping responsible future developments.
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Carbon180, Ocean Conservancy, and Carbon Business Council Launch mCDR Forum
Carbon180, Ocean Conservancy, and the Carbon Business Council have jointly launched the mCDR Forum, a new neutral platform designed to facilitate cross-sector dialogue on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR). As interest in mCDR grows among academia, industry, governments, and civil society, significant questions regarding governance, environmental integrity, and public trust remain. The forum aims to address the current coordination gap where conversations are often siloed within technical or advocacy circles, excluding key stakeholders. By providing an approach-agnostic space, the initiative seeks to foster informed discussion, knowledge sharing, and relationship-building without requiring consensus on specific technological pathways or deployment strategies. This effort responds to the rapid evolution of mCDR technologies, ranging from ocean alkalinity enhancement to direct ocean capture, ensuring that diverse perspectives, including those of Indigenous rightsholders and environmental organizations, are included in shaping responsible future developments.
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