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"So how do you reduce CO2 in the atmosphere, if you're taking it out of water?" Ever wonder how CarbonBlue does what it does? Ever wished you could read more about the science guiding our operations? We've just released a new whitepaper which goes into a deep dive into our science, technology and MRV. Download it now at the link in the comments.

Attending #COP29 has been a true privilege. It's incredibly inspiring to see Israeli policymakers, NGO's and start-ups rising above local challenges to lead global climate action. I want to extend my deepest appreciation to everyone behind the Israeli Pavilion and the visionary start-ups in our delegation—your work paves the way for a brighter future. ? During the delegation's kickoff at the Office of the President of the state of Israel , President Herzog's words deeply resonated: "Even in a reality of war and instability in our region, it is critically important to address climate issues and environmental matters, as they are above any dispute, crossing peoples and seas, countries and continents." These words reflect why I joined the climate space—to unite around a shared purpose and drive meaningful, global change. While addressing critical local challenges, we must also maintain a global perspective, emphasizing pathways that bring us together as a united global community. ? The climate community, especially in the carbon sphere, stands out for its collaboration and positive competition, tackling challenges together and inspiring excellence. It’s truly rewarding to see companies helping one another, making interactions productive and fulfilling. There are so many amazing people and impactful meetings from COP that I couldn’t fit them here (so please check the comments for more). ? Key Takeaways 1?? Global Collaboration The carbon markets offer immense potential for cooperation, growth, and innovation. Article 6 creates opportunities to connect the Global South's natural assets— In our case: water! lakes, rivers, and oceans — with the technologies and demand of the Global North. The future isn't about who has oil in the ground but about leveraging and preserving nature in emerging sustainable markets. ? 2?? Decarbonization vs. Carbon Dioxide Removal Both decarbonization (avoidance credits) and CDR (removal credits) are essential to achieving net-zero. Avoidance credits drive decarbonization efforts like renewable energy and carbon-neutral innovations, addressing 80% of the problem. CDR tackles the remaining 20%—a monumental challenge requiring scaling new technologies and investment to reach net zero and eventually eliminate historical emissions. Clear, distinct targets for each are critical to meeting IPCC goals and ensuring resources are allocated effectively. ? 3?? Creating Demand & Trust Stakeholders must embrace the risks of action over the costs of inaction. High-integrity projects and voluntary carbon markets are continually improving with tools like carbon ratings, registries, and robust monitoring systems. These mechanisms are essential to instill confidence, scale impactful solutions, and pave the way for a global mandatory carbon market under Article 6. ? Carbon markets are one of the most promising pathways to achieve net-zero and rehabilitate our planet. Let's continue building momentum and create a sustainable future together.

Dan Deviri, CEO of CarbonBlue, shares his insights from COP29 through the lens of CarbonBlue's mission: developing innovative technology to remove excess CO2 from water.

Mid- #COP29 Recap *Water-Based CDR* CarbonBlue has been busy at #Baku so far. On Thursday, we organized our first event: The Role of Water in Global Decarbonization. Hosted by AirMiners’ TITO JANKOWSKI, the panel featured CarbonBlue CEO Dr. Dan Deviri, the amazing Limenet CEO Stefano Cappello, Rewind CSO Noa Olenik and BlueGreen Water Technologies COO Oleg Tsvibel, all showcasing different approaches to decarbonization utilizing water. The event was visited by the Minister of Environmental Protection, Idit Silman, and we were glad we got the chance to convey our message: we need a robust portfolio of complementary approaches and solutions, spanning geographies and technologies, if we hope to reach our global climate goals. ? *Article 6* Walk around the summit floors and it won’t take you long to realize that Article 6 is the main event this COP. But what is it? Article 6 refers to the 6th article of the Paris Agreement, which sets out the principles for global carbon markets. While the Paris Agreement laid down the cornerstone for international carbon credit trading standards, there are still a lot of outstanding issues that need to be resolved before countries can start trade. *Integrating CDR in National Pledges* To take part in this conversation, we arranged a panel hosted by our Director of Sales, Tal Katz, on integrating CDR in national pledges, with the understanding that to reach our climate goals Article 6 will have to take CDR into account, in any scenario. This panel was a tremendous opportunity to hear from some of the world's leading experts, including Professor Graciela Chichilnisky, one of the leading negotiators at the Kyoto Accords which paved the way for the Paris Agreement, Research fellow in Net-Zero Aligned Offsetting Dr Injy Johnstone from the University of Oxford, the estimeed Gideon Behar, Israel’s Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Sustainability, and Kel Coulson - Carbon Engineering’s Director of Policy. ? *New Carbon Economies* One of the most interesting aspects of this conversation was the huge financial potential these new international standards could offer. By removing barriers for cross-border commerce, new opportunities for the global South are created to develop critical infrastructure – particularly water assets – while providing value to the North in the form of tradable emission reduction. It is fascinating to see that some countries are already investing in becoming leaders in this emerging economy. We were particularly struck by Canada’s work in this field, and how they are seizing the opportunity offered by climate work to not just bolster the environment, but also their economy. ? *What’s Next?* Over the next few days, CarbonBlue will be attending the various events taking place around COP; if you’re here, feel free to reach out! We’re eager to see how the negotiations progress, and to provide the technological means to see our global climate resolutions carried out.

Join us at COP29 in Baku for an important discussion on the crucial role of durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in achieving global net-zero goals. ?? When: Monday, Nov. 18th, 11:30–12:30 ?? Where: Israeli Pavilion (G15, Blue Zone) Moderated by Tal Katz, CarbonBlue's Director of Sales, this panel will feature esteemed experts: ? Kel Coulson, Director of Policy, Carbon Engineering ? Prof. Graciela Chichilnisky, Lead Negotiator of the Kyoto Protocol, Co-founder & former CEO of Global Thermostat ? Dr Injy Johnstone, Research Fellow in Net Zero Aligned Offsetting, University of Oxford ? Gideon Behar, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Sustainability, State of Israel We’ll explore how integrating durable CDR targets into national plans can foster accountability, innovation, and progress toward long-term climate stability. ??? Register here on Luma https://lu.ma/k02b78xp and join the conversation. Let’s #TurnTheTide together! #COP29 #CarbonRemoval #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction

#COP29 is underway, and if you're interested in water-based climate mitigation, the most interesting place in the world to be in this coming Thursday is at the Israeli Pavilion at the Blue Zone. Organized by CarbonBlue's Tal Katz, and with a panel consisting of Dr. Dan Deviri of CarbonBlue, Stefano Cappello of Limenet, Noa Olenik of Rewind, and Oleg Tsvibel of BlueGreen Water Technologies, and moderated by TITO JANKOWSKI - AIRMINER, discussing water, decarbonization, and the huge opportunities and scales that lie at their intersection, this event is a must for anyone dealing with #CO2, #Water, #Infrastructure or #CDR. Sign up here: https://lu.ma/xg8d5ynd

#COP29 kicks off today - and CarbonBlue are taking part in the summit! While we are all anticipating the participating countries' commitments for the coming year, CarbonBlue has already made its COP29 commitments. You can read them, along with our new, in-depth Science, Technology and MRV whitepaper, in our latest blog post. See you at COP! https://lnkd.in/ds9-Wbyh

We are proud to join the Israeli Delegation to #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan next week! Addressing #climatechange requires an intrinsically holistic approach. Whether you're tackling it from a #technology, #policy, #social or #education angle, whether you're from the private or public sector, whether you're from #MENA, #Europe or #Asia, as soon as you start to seriously think about the challenges we're facing , the interconnected nature of climate becomes almost immediately apparent. COP is THE place where everyone trying to address this huge challenge comes together to find solutions, and the connections and agreements reached there then go on to change the world. For CarbonBlue, the opportunity to take part in this summit is critical, and we are eager to show up and take part. See you there!

Excited to be a part of the PortXL Cohort!

CarbonBlue is growing, and we’d like to introduce our latest addition to the team. Please meet our new Office and Administration Manager, Efrat Wolf! Efrat brings an impressive 26 years of knowledge and experience with her, having worked in everything from startups to large companies, leading purchasing and logistics projects as well as overall administration, creating conducive, positive work environments with her own unique touch. When she’s not at our Haifa and Maagan Michael offices, Efrat can be found volunteering with nature conservation NGOs, rescuing sea turtles, and filming the small family of badgers that like to visit her back yard (she even has a YouTube channel dedicated to their antics!) Efrat – welcome to the team!