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What’s holding back the scale up of the carbon removal we so urgently need – and, more importantly, how do we overcome it? A massive thanks to We Don't Have Time and Exponential Roadmap Initiative for having us join your COP broadcast last week.?And thank you Priya, for reminding us that behind the tools, tech, and tactics, it’s our care for one another and the planet we call home that drives this mission.??? Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dXbw8yc8

...Exciting things are happening in Songwe, Tanzania! ?????? As our pilot project with Solidaridad Network wraps up the first biochar production phase, the team’s now out in the fields, focusing on mixing and applying it to the soil around coffee trees. Now, it might be the biochar diehards in us speaking, but isn’t this view full-on stop-mid-sentence-worthy?? With all the learnings gained from this pilot (because, let’s be honest, the unwritten rule for any biochar project is: there’s a lot of them!), the project will expand next year to include several hundred small-scale farmers. We're beaming to see it come to life, all thanks to the team, Monalisa Shumbusho, Eduard Merger, Roselaida Ngowi, Fred Hornaday and so many others, who’ve poured heart, soul and a fair share of grit into making this happen! Want to know more? Our project deck is coming soon – sign up here and we’ll send it your way as soon it’s ready: https://lnkd.in/g-8h85nj ?

Got your Saturday plans figured out yet??Priya,?our harmonium-playing, supermom, Co-Founder and COO has been invited to We Don't Have Time's live broadcast at #COP29… and we’d love for you to tune in too!???? Driven by a shared goal – to phase out fossil fuels – but each with their own approach, Priya will be joined by Niklas Kaskeala at Oatly, Malin Baltzar at Stegra, Henrik Tegnér at AFRY, Johan Falk at Exponential Roadmap Initiative, and Hugh Garnett at Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), to explore different takes and angles on how to move climate solutions forward. ?? We're mindful that COP brings up all sorts of thoughts and emotions. Whether you’re embracing it, feeling skeptical or a bit unsure, we’d love to have you join – if it feels right to you. ???November 16th, 13.00–13.45 CET ??Join the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/d3FncYpG

We're nearly there!!!???? And we wanted to share a little glimpse at what's to come in our new digital home with you — a space crafted with playfulness and purpose... Grounded, real and ready for impact. Our aim is to capture the heart of what we do, and showcase the voices, projects, and stories behind it all. We go live next week. So, until then, enjoy this tiny taste of what’s coming. We’re beyond excited to show you around the new place!

We’ve been busy behind the scenes, crafting, tinkering, and working bloody hard to get this just right for our community.???? Our new digital home is almost here. A space for sharing real stories, challenges, and insights from the worlds we move between. From the fields in the Global South to global climate action, this is where we’ll connect, listen, learn, and grow together. More than just a site, it’s a bridge between the worlds we inhabit, and getting it right means everything to us. Watch this space, we can’t wait to share this next step of the journey with you.

?? Project spotlight: Introducing our Savanna Restoration Project — the biggest Puro.earth?biochar production in Africa! ???? For years, Namibia has been dealing with a bush encroachment crisis, with one-third of the country overtaken by acacia bushes. And we couldn’t help but wonder,?what if we could turn that thorny problem into... biochar? ?? Et voilà! Together with the Carbon Capital (Pty) Ltd team, we’re helping tackle this issue by transforming the aggressive bush into biochar — removing tonnes of CO2, restoring the savanna, and refreshing agricultural land all in one go. It’s our small but mighty way of contributing, all through simple, honest carbon removal. ?? Check out the Project Deck here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d9V_sPQG

"So... why the Tropics?" ???? It's a question we hear all the time (seriously, we’ve lost count!), and one we love to talk about! The thing is, the Tropics are among the hardest-hit areas by climate change, but here’s the silver lining — this is also where we can make the biggest difference. By supporting biochar projects in these regions, we're putting carbon finance directly into the hands of those who need it the most, turning carbon removal into something so much more than just carbon removal. ?? Curious about all the benefits of biochar production in the Tropics? Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/d3qdu4up

Earlier this year, we teamed up with Solidaridad Network to help empower 100,000+ smallholder cotton farmers in Zambia to turn their leftover cotton stalks into biochar — creating new income streams, improving soil health, and capturing carbon from the atmosphere for good.??? The project, part of Milkywire’s Climate Transformation Fund, has been up and running for a few weeks now, and we’re bursting to share all the exciting updates with you soon! Too curious? Here’s a little sneak peek of what we’re up to: https://lnkd.in/gJhv5cJP

We’re super excited to share that we’re joining The Carbon Removal Show's new coalition! ?? We've always believed that tackling climate change requires all of us to come together. That’s why joining the podcast's coalition, consisting of organisations with the same principles — like Milkywire, Patch, MASH Makes, Klarna, and Carbon Gap — resonated with us so deeply. A huge thank you to Emily Swaddle, Ben Weaver-Hincks, and Tom Previte for including us in your mission to enhance transparency, raise public awareness, and promote the responsible growth of the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry. ?? Read more about the coalition here: https://lnkd.in/eDJVegXK

What happens when creativity meets sustainability??? Here’s a story about how a community-based initiative took bamboo offcuts and offset emissions equivalent to about 200 cars — in just one year!????? In Prachinburi, Thailand, family-run businesses have been crafting beautiful bamboo furniture for generations, but those leftover offcuts? They were simply burned, until now. Since 2023, Wongphai I BIOCHAR has converted that waste into biochar, creating a positive impact on both the planet and the local community. In the first year alone, the project successfully removed 918 tonnes of CO?, (with a goal of removing 36,500 tonnes by 2030!), created vital job opportunities, and kicked off community initiatives raising awareness about the importance of sustainable practices. A big thank you Khomchalat Thongting, Nui Tanthiptham,?Fred Hornaday?and everyone involved in making this impactful project possible! Want to know more? Get the project deck here: https://lnkd.in/duXv8S7i ?? Benjamin Von Wong