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🌍 G&V Energy Group Takes Action for a Net-Zero Future! 🌍 We are excited to announce that G&V Group is partnering with Lignaverda to neutralize its residual emissions through the creation of 150 hectares of new forest in Senegal, as part of the Great Green Wall initiative. This collaboration not only focuses on balancing out emissions but also invests in capacity building and agricultural support with the installation of weather stations for improved planting and harvesting. Additionally, AI technology is being used to accurately measure CO2 capture across vast areas. 🌱 Together, we are working toward a sustainable, net-zero future, where technology and nature align to make a lasting impact. 🌱 #NetZero #Sustainability #ResidualEmissions #GreatGreenWall #G&VGroup #CapacityBuilding #Reforestation #AI #CarbonCapture #Lignaverda #Senegal #GreenInitiative

Biochar is gaining attention 👀 as a promising climate solution 💡, a trend we’re also seeing in Denmark where it's central to the agricultural transition and in achieving national climate goals 🌍🌱 In our latest Finans column 📝, Jakob Wichmann explores whether this is an efficient solution - or ❓ Pyrolysis, the process of converting plant residues into biogas and biochar, has immense potential by pulling CO2 out of the atmosphere. The biogas fuels transport ✈️🚛, while biochar sequesters carbon in the soil 🌱, positioning it as a negative emission technology as it captures CO2, removes it from the atmosphere, and stores it in the ground 👏 Despite its potential there are still some hurdles to overcome 🤔 High costs, scalability, and securing enough residual materials to supply the amount of biochar needed to reach political ambitions pose challenges. But even with the above risks, the necessary political backing and subsidies in place for this technology to be a success, the focus is now on proving its profitability and impact 📈 This space is one to watch! 💚 👉 Article (in Danish) link is in the comments

#Changenow from a climate Tech perspective 🔬 This year was my second time at #HelloTomorow but my first at #changenow...and there are indeed deep tech discussions : 🌪️DAC X 🐚(Bio)mineralization : It was great to catch up with Amandine Cadiau from the ready to fly DAC Stathmos-Balance the Climate. Sure, as biomineralization can work in dilute systems, it can (and will) remove CO2 from the air directly. 🌈But we are versatile, so I believe that providing a local mineralization solution for any method concentrating CO2 should be investigated (no transport in pipes, no drilling, no injection...). 🧱Concrete decarbonization : I held a big cube of the Fortera limestone and had a great chat with the European group lead by Thierry Legrand. They take limestone and activate it in the form of vaterite, a rare crystal with active properties in concrete lowering the need for cement! 💡We had an interesting conversation around the screw-fastening capability of materials mixing limestone and fibers, which is the case of biominerals (--> a replacement for asbestos addition...) 💪Empowering woman in climate tech: An inspiring interview of Helena Wasserman tackling THE thing that will make a difference (after bringing women in like Marble does ❤️) : making sure they get the funding they deserve with the Unstoppable program. Quote "Surround yourself by people that lift you up". ☀️🔋Solar energy for our techs : A great discussion around the life cycle of a battery, with an intervention from Ananta Vangmai from ReviveBattery B.V and how lead in the battery (instead of lithium), could be our favourite metal, for a cheaper and easier to fix battery, depending on the power we need. 🌊Marine carbon direct removal and associated benefits: I met the highly motivated (and motivating) Anouk Bosman from Kelp Blue and we spoke about the super powers of marine biomass, to fight drought and nutrient runoff from agricultural land.

🔬Scientists have found a way to enhance the #ocean's natural ability to absorb #CO2. 💡 Startups like Captura, are pioneering techniques to #extract CO2 directly from #seawater. Their process splits seawater into acidic and alkaline parts to remove CO2, which is then #stored, while neutralized water is returned to the ocean. Industry leaders are scaling up these technologies with facilities in Norway and Singapore, backed by venture capital and major corporate contracts. Extracting CO2 from seawater is emerging as a more #efficient and cost-effective alternative to direct air capture. Despite promising potential, challenges such as infrastructure needs, investment demands, and environmental concerns remain. Nonetheless, integrating ocean-based CO2 removal could be a game-changer in the fight against #climate #change. Although still experimental, continued research and development are crucial to unlocking its full potential. 🌐⚡️ Source: https://lnkd.in/gJFP22MG #sustainability #CO2removal #renewablenergy #technology #innovation

Meva Energy 🌱💡 Did you know that ~12% of global GHG emissions are associated with industrial heat? (1) Meva Energy addresses this problem by converting sustainable waste wood into a substitute for fossil-based natural gas, utilising a patented gasification process and technology. We are partnering with the company to scale its technology, providing a clean, practical and cost-efficient solution to industry. (1)   National Center for Biotechnology Information, Designing Climate Change Mitigation Plans That Add Up

🌱 Desert algae production or 🌌 renewable energy in space—these were just a few of the innovations which amazed me at the GREENTECH FESTIVAL in Berlin last week! Over two packed days, researchers, industry giants, and start-ups showcased the potential of green technologies.   However, as Sandrine Dixson-Declève noted, technology alone won't drive the systemic change needed for planetary and societal well-being. We still face challenges in reducing inequality and empowering communities.   ✨ How to stay optimistic? Acknowledge reality, believe in the future, and take control! These principles, advocated by polar explorer Sebastian Copeland, align perfectly with our mission at Corporate Foresight for KSB Company – anticipating future trends, identifying opportunities, and shaping strategies for a sustainable tomorrow!   #GreenTech #Innovation #Sustainability #CorporateForesight #FutureThinking

Agrivoltaics is a breakthrough research in the area of Improved Agricultural Practices that benefits both the farmers and the Environment. This integration benefits the Community and Biodiversity as a whole. As of these factors depend on each other, thereby establishing a synergetic relationship. One technology that takes care of the Soil, the micro climate, The Biodiversity around, simultaneous energy and food production, development of Native Pollinator Habitats. The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) ClimateWorks Foundation Clean Energy Access Network UNDP in India GIZ India ,Solar Farm Summit

🌍 Advancing Sustainability in Energy 🌱 At the Sustainability Conference 2024, GIK Institute and Fatima Group presented research on "Electrocatalytic Water Splitting for Sustainable Hydrogen Production." This work highlights innovative methods for clean hydrogen generation, supporting global efforts toward a more sustainable energy future. #SustainabilityConference2024 #HydrogenProduction #CleanEnergy #Innovation #GIKInstitute #FatimaGroup #SustainableFuture

This is great news for the fight against #globalwarming and the race to #netzero! Congratulations to Graphyte for helping to fight the #goodfight with this very innovative way to #capturecarbon and remove it from the air! #Carbon #Dioxide Removal (#cdr) is one of the key components to helping our world reach #netzero. Another component is the need to rethink how we as humans make #choices. Whether it's using #plastic over a climate friendly material or how we build our world's infrastructure, especially those in the #construction, #steel, and #cement industries! We need to #buildsmarter, and use #climatefriendly materials that don't contribute to our world's #pollution! We now have many new innovative technologies using #AI along with creative use of nature's own carbon removal vehicles, like #hemp and #hempcrete, to remove carbon from the air on a global scale. Tao Climate™ - the Way to Carbon Neutral is a great example of a company who is doing just that!!! I strongly encourage all those, like Tao Climate, who are finding ways to help this very important cause to continue #innovating and being #climateheroes and amazing stewards in this #fight #SAF #HEMPLASTIC #HEMPPROCESSORS #HEMPFIBER #DEFORESTATION #DAC

📢 Exciting News! ROBINSON Project Hits Major Milestone 👉 Thrilled to announce a significant achievement for the ROBINSON - H2020 project! Through a collaborative effort between Hysitec, Prima Protein, NORCE, and Leitat, we've successfully completed the start-up of a pilot bioelectrochemically-improved anaerobic digester (AD-BES) at Prima Protein's facilities on the beautiful Eigeroy Island in Norway. ⛽ This innovative system represents a critical step towards reducing fossil fuel dependence and decarbonizing industrialised island. 🏝️ The ROBINSON Project: A Path to Sustainable Islands ROBINSON is dedicated to developing an Energy Management System (EMS) specifically designed to decarbonize islands. Eigeroy serves as our primary case study, with Crete and the Western Isles (UK) acting as potential replication sites. 🐟The newly installed AD-BES plays a key role in this initiative. It utilizes fish processing wastewater from Prima Protein AS to generate biogas, effectively coupling energy production with responsible waste management. This approach aligns perfectly with the principles of a zero-emission circular economy. ♻️ Follow us to stay up-to-date on all the latest news 👉 Projects Blog Leitat #decarbonization #h2020 #islands #biomethane #circulareconomy #bioelectrochemistry #microbialtechnologies #ROBINSONH2020 PRIMA PROTEIN AS, Steinar Aamodt , Hysytech s.r.l., Freddy Liendo, Miguel Marin, NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, Mohammad Mansouri, Daniele Molognoni, Eduard Borràs, Simone Colantoni, ROBINSON - H2020