Carbon removal methods.

Afforestation is the practice of creating new forests by introducing trees to previously non-forested areas. Land lost to desertification, disused agricultural and industrial areas, and land degraded from overgrazing are all suitable for afforestation projects.

Direct Air Capture uses large fan-like machines to pull CO₂ directly out of the atmosphere. Captured CO₂ can either be stored permanently in rock formations underneath the earth’s surface or reused for other materials.

Artisanal biochar is produced using small-scale, often traditional methods accessible to rural communities. Biochar is a charcoal-looking, carbon-rich substance that is produced when materials like agricultural residues are heated in a process called pyrolysis.

Enhanced weathering (EW) is a geochemical carbon removal solution that speeds up the natural weathering process. Weathering involves a series of chemical reactions that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and ultimately stores the carbon securely in minerals.

Reforestation involves replanting or naturally regenerating trees in areas that have been affected by natural disasters such as wildfires or droughts, as well as man-made disturbances like logging, mining, and agricultural clearing.

Soils are great at capturing carbon, but the overuse of soils over the past decades has reduced their ability to do so. Diverse techniques can optimize and help regain the carbon-capturing properties of soils.

Biochar is a charcoal-looking, carbon-rich substance that is produced when organic materials are subjected to a process called pyrolysis. Industrial biochar utilises modern engineering to efficiently produce high-quality biochar in large quantities, offering a scalable and impactful approach to climate change mitigation.

BECCS involves the combustion of biomass to create carbon-neutral bioenergy and the subsequent capture of the CO₂ produced. The CO₂ is then permanently stored in underground formations, resulting in a net carbon-negative impact.

Blue carbon is the carbon stored in coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, tidal marshes, and shellfish reefs. Carbon is stored in plant biomass and the associated soils and sediments of these ecosystems.

Agroforestry is a synergistic approach that combines agriculture and forestry to create more sustainable and productive land-use systems. By integrating trees with crops and livestock, agroforestry enhances carbon sequestration, supports biodiversity, and improves soil health. This method aligns agricultural productivity with environmental sustainability.