Ocean Visions

To tackle the climate crisis, it’s not enough to simply reduce emissions; we must also innovate solutions that remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. The bipartisan Carbon Removal Investment Act, sponsored by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), takes crucial steps toward supporting U.S. companies seeking to remove CO2 pollution, including through marine CDR, while also protecting our ocean by establishing science-based environmental safety standards. As the world looks to meet ambitious climate goals, we must ensure our policies enable the responsible scaling of these essential technologies. LEARN MORE ?? Read the bill: https://lnkd.in/eRG93Zbc ?? Read the factsheet from Carbon Removal Alliance: https://lnkd.in/eFqcVznv

Launchpad Spotlight: Banyu Carbon? ? Ocean Visions’ Launchpad program provides expert support to select innovators developing marine carbon dioxide removal strategies, like Banyu Carbon.? ? ?Banyu Carbon employs a simple, light-driven process to remove carbon dioxide from ocean surface waters, allowing for additional carbon to be reabsorbed from the air. Captured CO2 can then be stored in geological formations or used in long-lived products.? ? Meet Banyu Carbon: https://lnkd.in/gucCaMCt? ? #OceanClimateSolutions #ClimateChange #CarbonRemoval?

At COP29 Azerbaijan? We invite you to join us tomorrow, November 20, for this official side event ? ??

Attending AGU’s Annual Meeting (#AGU24) next month? Part of the marine carbon dioxide removal community? If so, great, us too! Let’s meet up! Join Ocean Visions and co-hosts Exploring Ocean Iron Solutions - ExOIS, Carbon to Sea Initiative, [C]Worthy and Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry for an evening at?ARTECHOUSE! This is a great chance to connect with fellow members of the?#mCDR Community?in an inspiring setting, where we can share ideas, network, and enjoy a night of small bites, drinks, and immersive art! ?? WHEN: Tuesday, December 10th 2024 from 6:30-9:30 PM ?? WHERE: ARTECHOUSE DC,?1238 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 RSVP: Please confirm you attendance so we can plan accordingly ? https://lnkd.in/gV6wQHJ3

Join us at COP29 Azerbaijan this Thursday, November 21st at the Canada Pavillion as we host “Repairing Arctic Sea Ice? Ambition for the UN Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences.”?? ? This event will explore the challenge of slowing Arctic tipping points by restoring critical marine ecosystems affected by climate change.?? ? ?Through dynamic discussion and Q&A, the event aims to inspire collaboration and global action toward safeguarding the Arctic’s future.? ? #ArcticSeaIce #ClimateChange #ClimateInnovation Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbGj2PkR?

Have you registered yet? Registration for the Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025 is now open.? Early bird registrants will save you $$!? ? Join us from March 25-27, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia, for a diverse set of session types and events that will engage scientists, policymakers, innovators, funders, students, and others around innovative approaches and solutions to restore our ocean and stabilize the climate.? This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with an ocean-climate community working to advance the solutions we so desperately need.? Be part of the solution. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gRSGY_vj

The UN Ocean Decade 8th call for actions is currently open until January 31st 2025. Ocean Visions' Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions (#GEOS) is soliciting innovative projects that focus on ocean-climate solutions, particularly ocean-based decarbonization, marine carbon dioxide removal, repair and restoration of critical marine ecosystems, and options to enhance capacity and accelerate all these areas of work through international collaboration. If you are in #Baku at #COP29, let's talk about your ocean-climate initiatives and the possibility of joining GEOS. If you are not, send me an email to [email protected] and we can set up a time to discuss your project. https://lnkd.in/exitV4nc

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's Fast-Track Action Committee has released a national strategy to advance research for marine carbon dioxide removal (#mCDR).? ? The strategy outlines key priorities, including: ? Advancing comprehensive research efforts using field trials, laboratory experiments, and modeling to assess the effectiveness, risks, and tradeoffs of various mCDR methods.? ? Conducting research transparently and responsibly, including adhering to a clear code of ethical conduct and engaging affected communities.? ? Setting a 2030 target to quickly build the required knowledge base to make informed decisions. The strategy aligns closely with Ocean Visions’ High-Level Road Map to Prove or Disprove mCDR Technologies by 2030. We welcome this meaningful step forward, which emphasizes the need for sustained government coordination and investment to transform insights into action.? We encourage you to read the report and join the conversation on exploring these ocean-based climate solutions: https://lnkd.in/g5mkJdJa ?? DIVE DEEPER:? Read our mCDR road map: https://lnkd.in/grNy_h4f? #ClimateChange #ClimateSolutions #CarbonRemoval #OceanHealth

?? COP29 Event Highlight ? ?? Join us at COP29 Azerbaijan, tomorrow, Friday, November 15th, from 16:30 - 17:30 (GMT+4) for our side event showcasing the global drive to advance marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) through innovative collaborations. ? Supported by Ocean Visions’ Global Ecosystem for Ocean Solutions Program (GEOS), which is endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade, we’ll highlight key case studies: Caspian Environmental Consortium Ltd., and Brilliant Planet’s work in the Caspian Sea, Rewind’s Black Sea trials, and Kelp Blue’s mCDR and restoration efforts in Namibia. ? ?? These projects exemplify the power of science-led, cross-border partnerships to scale safe and effective ocean-climate solutions. ? ?? #COP29 #mCDR #ClimateChange? ?? Learn more this event and our role at COP: https://lnkd.in/gbGj2PkR Leonardo Valenzuela Pérez, PhD, Noa Olenik, Yernar Sailybayev, Fabian Shaanika

Thanks to Centre for Climate Repair for organizing a great #COP29 event on the challenges and opportunities of marine #carbonremoval! Check out the other events Ocean Visions is hosting or participating in throughout COP: https://lnkd.in/gbGj2PkR ?? Dive Deeper: Learn more about our four-part strategy to advance ocean-based solutions that can help stabilize the climate and restore ocean health: https://lnkd.in/g3_qKTQz