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Happy Friday! Ready to dive into the latest updates in carbon removal? 🌎 Here are three key headlines from the global carbon markets this week: 1️⃣ Denmark unveils world’s first national biochar strategy 2️⃣ UN finalises methodology for carbon removals under Article 6.4 3️⃣ Canada commits C$10m to CDR by 2030 Looking for more? Check out our research and podcast picks! 👇 🌿 Research article of the week: Animals in restoration to achieve climate biodiversity targets (Trends in Ecology and Evolution) 🎧 Podcast of the week: Carbon Market Conversations: A Podcast by ICAP ⏯️  Episode: United Kingdom ETS Deep-dive with Hannah Lewis and Sam Reed Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments! ✍

We had an amazing time at the Opna team social last night! It was great to have (almost) everyone together in London, sharing laughs and catching up over delicious Indian food 🍛 ✨ Moments like these remind us how lucky we are to have such a driven and passionate team working together on our mission to scale impactful carbon finance. And the best part? We're growing! 🌍 ⚡ We’re currently hiring for several exciting roles, working hybrid in London: 🔸 Carbon Finance Lead 🔸 Carbon Solutions Lead 🔸 Head of Science 🔸 Marketing Associate If you’re ready to join a dynamic team in an exciting field of sustainability, check out our open positions - links are in the comments below 👇

We are very excited to announce that Opna is a founding member of The Carbon Removal Show Coalition! 🌱 For over three years, the podcast has served as a bridge between the carbon removal industry and those beyond it, building public awareness of CDR and encouraging broader engagement with removals as a vital part of net zero strategies. So far it's featured over 60 leading experts, and reached 100,000 downloads earlier this year 🌟 We're proud to be joining their new coalition along with Carbon Gap, CarbonX Climate, Klarna, MASH Makes, Milkywire, the Negative Emissions Platform, Patch, Planboo, ReCarber, Sebastian Manhart, Standard Gas Technologies Ltd and Supercritical. We look forward to supporting the podcast team Emily Swaddle, Ben Weaver-Hincks and Tom Previte in their mission to enhance transparency, increase public understanding, and support the responsible growth of the CDR industry. You can join too! Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ddzigu87 🌍

In London next week? Shilpika (Shilps) Gautam, our Founder and CEO at Opna, will be taking the stage at City & Financial Global’s 2nd Annual International Carbon Markets Summit on Tuesday 14th October. She’ll be joining a panel led by Barclays' Jeremiah Lim, CFA at 11:20, to dive into the real-world learnings on how carbon projects are being financed. 🌳 Along with Siddarth Shrikanth from Just Climate and Will Higbee from Flowcarbon, the panel will share insights from the frontline of carbon finance and climate action. Don’t miss this important conversation on unlocking capital for a sustainable future! 🌍 Visit this page for more information about the event: https://lnkd.in/dG_SKTb3 #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance #Opna #Sustainability #CarbonRemoval

In this edition of our Tech Bites series, we're highlighting one of the many forms of blue carbon - mangrove restoration, an incredible nature-based solution for carbon removal and coastal protection. 🌿 Here’s what we cover: 1️⃣ What are mangroves? – Coastal trees that store carbon in their roots and soil for centuries. 2️⃣ Durability – Carbon stored for decades, with some risks from storms and sea-level rise. 3️⃣ Development – Well-established but requires proper planning to maintain ecosystems. 4️⃣ Cost – A cost-effective solution, ranging from $15 to $50 per tonne of CDR. 5️⃣ Co-benefits – Shields coastlines, supports biodiversity, and provides local resources. Mangroves are vital for our planet’s health, offering both climate action and ecosystem resilience. 🌍 💧 Do you know any other benefits or challenges of this CDR method? Let us know below ⬇️

Happy Friday! Yesterday was the first #CarbonRemovalDay October 3rd will be commemorated each year to emphasise the long journey ahead of us, scaling carbon removal is far from over.... In light of this, here are the latest insights in climate and carbon markets for this week! 🌿 Three key headlines: 1️⃣ UK government pledges £22 billion to new carbon capture projects 2️⃣ Indonesia’s decision to renew sea-sand mining threatens blue carbon 3️⃣ UK misses deadline to submit nature pledge ahead of COP16 Looking for more? Check out our research and podcast picks! 👇 🔬 Research article of the week: Invasive species removal as a nature-based solution for climate resilience https://lnkd.in/dCgZeNqG 🎧 Podcast of the week: The Climate Question ⏯️ Episode: Can bringing back nature save our cities from floods? https://lnkd.in/dsNz8sGD Hear from Dr. Priti Parikh, Professor of Infrastructure Engineering and International Development at UCL, about the co-benefits of reintroducing nature and creating 'sponge cities' to reduce flood impacts. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments! ✍

🌟 Meet Rachael O'Brien, Head of Brand & Marketing at Opna! 🌟 Rachael is passionate about building something from the ground up alongside a driven and dedicated team. With her background as a generalist marketer, she covers all aspects of marketing and communications, helping to establish Opna as a key player in the carbon removal space. Her motivation is two-fold: having a role which serves the greater good and spreads the word about solutions to the threat of climate change is important. But her biggest motivation is her young daughter, and wanting to help protect the planet so she has a positive future. 🌍 Before joining Opna, Rachael led the brand marketing team at Climeworks, where she developed her passion for carbon removal. Previously, her career focused on sustainability topics in the built environment and professional services in London. 💼 ✨ Outside of work, Rachael loves hiking, travelling and exploring the beautiful Swiss countryside. 🍃 She’s also a wine enthusiast, having completed her WSET Level 2 qualification, with plans to continue her studies in organic and biodynamic wines. 🍷 ✨ We’re thrilled to have Rachael’s expertise and passion helping to drive our mission forward!

We’re thrilled to share that our Founder & CEO, Shilpika (Shilps) Gautam, will be speaking at the Sifted Summit today at 16:15! 🌿 She’ll be part of a panel discussing 'Putting a Price on Nature: How to Solve the Biodiversity Funding Gap' along with Dimple Patel from NatureMetrics, David Lunsford from Stream Ocean, and Margarita Skarkou from 2150. With 60% of global GDP relying on biodiversity and a $700 billion funding gap, it’s a critical conversation about the future of climate tech and investment. 🌍 Catch Shilps at Magazine London in North Greenwich for what’s sure to be an inspiring session. #SiftedSummit #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Sustainability

Opna is proud to join leading companies brought together by ACR at Winrock International in signing this open letter on the importance of carbon markets in accelerating climate action! 🌍 Here are just a few of the reasons why verified carbon credits must be part of every company's sustainability strategy: ⏩ Companies buying carbon credits are 1.8 times more likely to be decarbonising year-over-year. ⏩ Only 18% of committed companies are on track to meet their Paris-aligned targets. ⏩ Carbon markets have a critical role to play alongside supply emissions reductions. ⏩ Carbon credits can help companies decarbonise faster, with greater efficiency that increases ambition. At Opna, we’re committed to sourcing high-quality carbon removal credits that deliver real impact for ecosystems and communities. 🌱   Read the open letter here: https://lnkd.in/e5cQkyY4 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #NetZero #CarbonRemoval

The power of connection ✨ As we reflect on Climate Week NYC, there are many insights from a formidable week of eclectic carbon and climate events. But beyond the latest trends and insights, one takeaway stood out: the extraordinary power of human connection. Here’s the reality—our planet can endure a 1.5°C increase in temperature, and even the 2.7–3°C warming we’re currently heading toward. The real issue is that we, as humans, cannot. In fact, many of us will struggle to survive even the 1.5°C rise we’re striving to prevent. So, where does that leave us? How can we change the course of our future? One of humanity’s greatest strengths is our ability to connect—across cities, countries, and continents. We are coming together to fight climate change, and it’s nothing short of magical 🪄 A heartfelt thank you to the amazing people we met—old friends and new ones alike. Watch this space! 🔮