CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub

Last year, CO2RE opened its third Pathfinders funding call to find projects with the potential to safely remove and store greenhouse gases for at least 1,000 years. Today we're delighted to announce the winners of this call. We're funding five new, innovative projects that are looking at a range of different greenhouse gas removal (GGR) and storage methods: ➡️ Seagrass Enhanced WeatherING (SEWING), led by Dr Feifei Deng of the National Oceanography Centre. ➡️ Calcium oxide and lysine functionalised hydrochar (CaLyChar), led by Dr Humbul Suleman at Teesside University. ➡️ Afforestation, BECCS and Biochar Synergy (ABBS), led by Prof Ondrej Masek of the UK Biochar Research Centre (UKBRC) at The University of Edinburgh. ➡️ Proof of concept for combining mechanochemically processed rock waste to mineralize CO2 from Direct Air Capture (DAC), led by Dr Mark Stillings at the University of Strathclyde. ➡️ Demonstration of predictive modelling for increased durability of biochar carbon removal, led by Dr Saran Sohi at The University of Edinburgh. Each project has been awarded up to £75,000. Read more on the CO2RE website: https://lnkd.in/drw9fMsX Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment UK Research and Innovation CDR.fyi Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation Paul Rouse Natasha Martirosian

“We’re [the UK] a thought leader when it comes to carbon removal. But we’re at significant risk of not being the leader of the pack [on deployment]." Dr Rob Bellamy, who leads CO2RE's work on responsible innovation and societal engagement, recently spoke to Adam Vaughan at The Times about carbon removal technologies in the UK. The UK is a leader in the scientific development of these technologies, but there are challenges when it comes to how to reward people for storing CO2. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e48sx9Dz Find out more about land-based greenhouse gas removal methods in these short documentaries: https://lnkd.in/eRU-ghN8 The University of Manchester UK Research and Innovation The Biochar Demonstrator UKRI NetZeroPlus Demonstrator UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

Following our site visit to the Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) trials on lowland pasture last November, last week we were delighted to visit ERW trials taking place on arable land at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden with a group of stakeholders from the research, farming, policy, business and investment fields. The trials are part of the UKRI BBSRC Enhanced Rock Weathering Demonstrator programme.     We heard from the ERW Demonstrator about the emerging findings from a whole range of field measurements, including on crop yields, soil pore water and soil structure, and biodiversity, and how certain measurements are informing geochemical analyses to determine weathering rates and carbon dioxide sequestration. We also learned about community workshops that have formed an integral part of the programme, taking place near field sites and at locations to explore local issues and perceptions.  Thank you to our hosts at Rothamsted Research, Professor Steve McGrath FRS and Dr Ian Shield, and to our ERW Demonstrator colleagues Dr Christopher Pearce and Professor Nick Pidgeon for taking us to see the field site (during a welcome period of sunshine on an otherwise rainy day!) and answering all our questions. Read more about the ERW Demonstrator: https://lnkd.in/dTJBY-jY UK Research and Innovation BBSRC

Last week the UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its Seventh Carbon Budget. The CCC advises the government on how to meet its net zero targets. Part of this is publishing carbon budgets, which provide advice to the government on a cap on greenhouse gas emissions over a five-year period, taking into account various economic, technological, sociological and environmental factors. We are currently in the Fourth Carbon Budget period. The Seventh Carbon Budget covers the period 2038 to 2042. So what does the Budget mean for how greenhouse gas removals can help the UK meet its net zero targets? Dr Steve Smith, Executive Director of CO2RE, breaks it down in a new analysis for the CO2RE website: https://lnkd.in/eBJd-6M6 For a quick summary, check out our reaction to the Budget here: https://lnkd.in/eg5Mce5n Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment UK Research and Innovation Sustainable Views Carbon Brief Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) Philippa Nuttall

Fantastic coverage of a new paper from LEEP Institute team members Frankie Cho and Professor Brett Day which shows that 'a ‘portfolio’ approach to tree planting – diversifying species and planting locations – helps balances risks and moves beyond planting strategies that simply hope that everything will be ok.' ADD-TREES Project LEEP Institute NZ+ co-lead Brett Day: “We don’t have any other option that can remove carbon from the atmosphere at the scale and cost that we need to meet our Net Zero targets. While tree-planting carries risks, our study shows that, if done strategically, it remains the best solution we have.” https://lnkd.in/e3PdhJc9

Save the date(s)! At the end of September we'll be hosting a three-day event in London to celebrate and reflect on the GGR-D programme and look ahead to what comes next. Check out the event page below and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on developments. ⬇️ Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation CDR.fyi Greenhouse Gas Removal Future Leaders Network Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) Restord UK Research and Innovation The Biochar Demonstrator UKRI NetZeroPlus Demonstrator

Congratulations to the winners of the Mission Innovation Carbon Dioxide Removal Mission #SMARTCDR competition! The competition was launched at last year's Negative CO2 Emissions Conference in Oxford, and it's great to see the results. Read more the competition and the project teams who entered here: https://lnkd.in/ebwRmrEf

Cyanoskin is transforming buildings into #carbon dioxide-absorbing structures with its algae based-coating technology. Once applied, the photosynthetic coating grows and thickens, allowing it to capture carbon dioxide in urban environments, reducing #emissions and addressing #pollution. Its Co-Founders - Antoinette Nothomb and Emma Money - progressed through Undaunted's Greenhouse accelerator - learn about their innovation journey ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epjThsDK 🫵 APPLY NOW - if you're an early-stage cleantech, fintech or deeptech #startup or #spinout apply now for The Greenhouse Cohort 8 via the link in comments below! Deadline 20 March 2025. Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment The Royal Institution Imperial Enterprise Imperial College Business School UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub Maiko Schaffrath Imperial Consultants (ICON) Mary Ryan Imperial College Advanced Hackspace Upstream Nexus Scale Space White City Innovation District #CarbonCapture #CCS #GGR #FinTech #CleanTech #DeepTech

Female founders - you're invited to join an International Women’s Day event at London's spectacular Merchant Taylors' Hall spotlighting the incredible impact women are making in the business landscape across #enterprise, #creative, #sustainability, #health, and #fintech sectors and celebrating the power of female leadership. The agenda for 'Grow London - International Women's Day: Supercharging your Ecosystem' includes networking and matchmaking, brilliant speakers, and reverse pitching where high-value #investors pitch their value proposition and ecosystem innovators pitch strategic resources and potential collaboration opportunities. A keynote conversation between Julia Hoggett (London Stock Exchange) and Laura Citron OBE (London & Partners) will provide valuable insights on 2025 investment trends, funding opportunities for female founders, and strategies for navigating equity versus debt financing. 🗓️ Wed 5 March 1-5pm ➡️ Register to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/eHUJYGQz Imperial Enterprise London Sustainable Development Commission Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment The Royal Institution Scale Space White City Innovation District Imperial White City Incubator Imperial Consultants (ICON) Mayor of London LDNMayor Economy CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) #AccelerateAction #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #FemaleFounders

So, you're a #startup or #spinout, passionate about tackling climate change with your cleantech, deeptech or fintech innovation? Why apply to The Greenhouse at Undaunted? ➡️ The Greenhouse at Imperial College London is one of the most established specialist climate accelerators in the world. We’ve supported 165 cutting-edge startups over the past 13 years... ➡️ Our alumni have raised $1.33 billion #investment since 2012, operating across 30 countries, creating more than 1,600 jobs globally. Their innovations will have real impact on carbon dioxide emissions, waste and water sustainability by 2030... ➡️ Our programme is unique. It runs over 12 months and provides up to £20k equity-free grant funding. Plus: free office and meeting space, expert mentorship and workshops, and access to Imperial’s world-class facilities, expertise and networks (including Scale Space White City Innovation District Imperial College Advanced Hackspace UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment (CGFI) CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub) ➡️ The survival rate of Undaunted startups is 88%, compared to the industry average of 10%. 5% of our alumni companies have exited through acquisition... 👉 In the face of climate change, we are Undaunted. Join us. Apply before 20 March 2025: https://lnkd.in/eyzpkGt4 The Greenhouse programme is supported by the Greater London Authority via the Mayor of London; HSBC UK, through the bank’s global Climate Solutions Partnership; and the Inflexion Foundation. Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation is a partnership between The Royal Institution and the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment. Imperial Enterprise Maiko Schaffrath Jim Shaikh UK Universities Climate Network Imperial Consultants (ICON)