Biochar is a simple idea at its core: transforming organic waste into a material that sequesters carbon and enriches soil. But its impact is complex. Mainstreaming the production of biochar will help humanity make progress toward resolving some of the world´s most pressing problems, such as GHG emissions and food insecurity. In a world in which rapid political and environmental change exacerbate these problems, biochar reminds us that meaningful change begins with small, deliberate actions that are rooted in a tangible purpose.
We design and implement projects at IBI to demonstrate how data and collaboration can impact industries, communities, and ecosystems. It’s inspiring to be part of a mission that brings together so many people and ideas, all working toward the shared goal of shaping a more sustainable future.
We pursue these bold goals in the real world of people, money, and institutions. Even if our vision is grand, our work is practical. I’ve always been aware of the benefits of structure and planning. This is my professional comfort zone. I find it very satisfying to prioritize goals, and then create strategies and organize tasks to achieve them. I look for clarity in numbers and budgets. And unless there is unexpected good news, I don't like surprises.
What makes IBI´s work meaningful to me is being able to apply this approach to actions that matter.
This bi-weekly series hosted by IBI features lectures from top industry experts, graduate professors, and researchers covering diverse topics in biochar science and application. All sessions are recorded and accessible to watch asynchronously if you register for the course.
Explore biochar’s potential in climate action, including mitigation, adaptation, and innovative engineering solutions in this free hybrid masterclass. Join us online or in-person in Mexico City!
Conducted by Dr. Johannes Lehmann, Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor, Cornell University (USA), Dr. Stephen Joseph, Nanjing Agricultural University (Australia), Dr. Christina Siebe (Mexico) and Eng. Daniel Camarena, G2E – Green to Energy (Mexico).
Are you ready for an up-close look at biochar innovation in action? Join us for a first-of-its-kind biochar event in Japan, in partnership with TOWING Co. Ltd!
This conference will feature sessions on global initiatives and cutting-edge research dedicated to advancing a sustainable circular society through biochar innovation.
Join us for a two-part webinar series for biochar producers on measuring, reporting, and verification (MRV), life cycle assessments (LCAs), and everything carbon credits + auditing!
Partner and Member Updates
🌟 ANNOUNCEMENT: New IBI membership tiers and benefits are almost here! Our team is excited to share the revamped structure with you in the coming weeks.
ICYMI: Looking for your next big opportunity in biochar? IBI launched a Biochar Jobs Portal, created in partnership with CDRjobs!
NEWS: Our partners at the Carbon Removal India Alliance (CRIA) share exciting news: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency, the government agency in India in charge of development of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (Indian compliance carbon market) approved a list of sectoral scope under the offset mechanism — and biochar carbon removal was included. This is the first acknowledgement and inclusion of any carbon dioxide removal methods under the Indian Carbon Market regime. View CRIA's policy primer.
RESOURCE: Looking for more regular updates on Carbon Removal? Subscribe to the Carbon Removal Updates Substack to get the latest news summaries and links to research papers, web posts, upcoming events, job opportunities, YouTube videos, funding deadlines etc.
OPPORTUNITY: ANZBIG opens their call for abstracts, early bird registrations, and sponsorship opportunities for Biochar Expo 2025 on
25–26 June at Southern Cross University's Gold Coast Campus in Queensland, Australia. With 200–250 delegates expected, this will be their biggest event yet.
NEWS: IBI member and biochar producer Metzler Forest Products was recently featured in Lancaster Farming.
Partner Newsletters to Explore
featuring opportunities, stories, and more
Australia and New Zealand Biochar Industry Group’s (ANZBIG) January newsletter
Join the interest lists for regional IBI biochar education trainings, currently in development, by clicking on the links below. Stay tuned for more education opportunities to be announced:
The latest industry news is quite char-ming, if you ask us!
📊 CDR.fyi and OPIS published the results of their collaborative survey looking to collect more information and paint a clearer picture of the pricing of durable carbon dioxide removal.
🍵 A new study from researchers in China highlights the potential benefits of biochar application to improve soil nitrogen retention in tea plantations, addressing the pressing issue of nitrogen loss due to high fertilizer usage.
👷 Shropshire Council in the United Kingdom has submitted plans to turn a former anaerobic digester facility into a unit producing biochar.
💸 Zurich Insurance Group announced an agreement with Nellie Technologies for the purchase of up to 17,500 tons of carbon removal generated through the production of biochar over five years.
🌏 Earth.com covers biochar and the new study from Professor Hamed Sanei, Professor Henrik Ingermann Petersen and others that spotlights biochar’s overlooked potential.
🌱 CarbonZero.Eco, a new regenerative ag start-up launched by a 16-year-old, has raised $3.5million in seed funding for their plans to turn almond shells into biochar.
🛣️ Researchers led by the chair of the civil and architectural engineering department at the University of Miami College of Engineering are studying how agricultural waste can be converted into biochar to build roadways with a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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