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Cat's out the bag: our co-founder Noah Deich is back home! Noah was out on loan to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), where he helped craft major CDR initiatives. We're thrilled to have him rejoin the team in an advisory role. As one of the first and most visionary leaders in US carbon removal, Noah will bring his tremendous passion to C180 as we continue shaping the field. Since returning, he's drafted a blog with 10 key takeaways from his tenure at DOE.

Cuts to federal programs or environmental protections don’t just impact climate progress, they also disrupt key industries across America. Thank you to Rep. McClellan and the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute for addressing this with urgency during their discussion on energy and climate policy in the 119th Congress. In a rapidly changing policy landscape, SEEC is working with staffers to communicate how climate and energy policy impact a wide range of issues beyond just environmental agencies. Erin Burns and Alyson Lee from Carbon180 were there to learn more about how SEEC and Rep. McClellan are championing these critical conversations.

? The deadline to apply for Carbon180's Director of Ocean Policy position is Friday, 1/31. If you'd be a good fit, drop us a line ??

We’re hiring! C180 is looking for a Director of Ocean Policy to captain strategies for ocean carbon removal ?? and a Director of Land Policy to shepherd our federal agricultural and forestry work ???? Apply here:?carbon180.org/careers

The last Carbon Copy issue of the year is out ?? In it, we explore the untapped potential of agricultural and forestlands as carbon sinks — and how their activation will require a foundational shift in how we support land stewards. Click into the issue to read analysis from Cristel Zoebisch Bernaldo de Quiroz, Gretchen Kroh, PhD, and Mary Olive ?? https://bit.ly/402xDqd

?? JOB OPPORTUNITY ?? Carbon180 is looking for a Director of Policy to lead our expanding ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement Carbon180’s federal ocean policy approach. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing and executing Carbon180’s federal ocean policy strategy - Leading a team of policy specialists to create and present innovative policy ideas - Identifying key areas for Carbon180's influence - Engaging with coalitions and advocating directly to policymakers and agency leaders - Participating in Hill meetings, conferences, and networking events Ideal candidates should be located within a two-hour drive of Washington, D.C. Feel free to share this opportunity with your network! ??

Hi everyone! Major life update! I am thrilled to announce that I’ve joined Carbon180 as an HR Business Partner! ?? I am excited to continue working in the climate sustainability space and contributing to Carbon180’s mission to fight climate change through carbon removal and innovative sustainability solutions! I look forward to collaborating with an amazing team to create an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and bring their best selves to work every day. Jovan Keith, MBA thank you for giving me the opportunity and I can't wait to experience what we can all accomplish together! As I step into this new chapter, I’m grateful for the opportunities and experiences that have shaped my journey so far and I’m excited about the road ahead! Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way – I’m ready for this next challenge and can’t wait to get started! ?? #NewBeginnings #HR #HRBusinessPartner #Carbon180 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EmployeeExperience #Leadership #Growth

Last week, Carbon180 brought four Midwest farmers to talk with policymakers on the Hill and at USDA about the challenges and opportunities of agroforestry on marginal lands, with the goal of grounding future policy in on-the-field realities. In just two days the producers: ?? sat on a roundtable hosted by the House Climate Solutions Caucus ?? met with offices representing IA, MI, and IN ?? talked about technical assistance and local support with two USDA divisions ?? met with Agriculture Committee staff in both the House and Senate. You can find more insights from these producers in our latest blog here: https://bit.ly/49yXut1

It’s been an inspiring and action-packed week centered around #agroforestry! I had the opportunity to join four dedicated agroforestry practitioners as they shared their impactful stories of implementing agroforestry on marginal lands with Congressional offices, USDA-NRCS, and USDA Farm Service Agency. Their firsthand insights highlighted the environmental and economic potential of these practices. To close out the week, I had the privilege of meeting with the Steering Committee of BIPOC Leaders in Agroforestry, where we discussed ideas to elevate the voices of BIPOC communities in agroforestry policy and to ensure policies are addressing the challenges they face. It was encouraging to witness the interest and enthusiasm from lawmakers for agroforestry’s ability to benefit both the environment and farmers—particularly in diversifying production systems and supporting resilient, sustainable land management. The message throughout the week was clear: to build resilience into our food systems, we need to advocate for innovative policies that reduce the risks of adopting diversified, perennial systems and meet land stewards where they are. #AgroforestryPolicy #SustainableAgSystems #FarmResilience #InnovationInAg

Wondering how farmers and ranchers are thinking about carbon? This year I've set out to engage farmers and ranchers to get a sense of what incentives and support?are?or?are?not working for them. Here's what I've learned so far: > Land stewards are typically?more interested in?monitoring of natural resources that can help their day to day decision making?to?manage for improved soil health. The singular focus on carbon, which takes years to decades to build, is not helpful in their work > Innovation in conservation management practices is often at odds with existing agriculture risk management programs, meaning innovative land stewards are facing additional challenges when navigating programs that should provide support systems > There is still a lot of skepticism around carbon, carbon markets, programs to pay for carbon. Most continue to be perceived as inaccessible and payment structures do not meet the financial needs or risks of land stewards Truly activating agricultural lands as carbon sinks will require centering land stewards' natural resources priorities, such as water availability?and biodiversity, alongside soil carbon, and implementing system-wide change to support holistic management of agricultural ecosystems. Stay tuned as we scale these conversations across all US regions to develop a policy roadmap to address land stewards' challenges?in building soil carbon and overall operational resilience