Helmholtz SynCom Networking Dinner on Carbon Dioxide Removal

Science meets Stakeholders

During the first part of the event, we launched our CDR expertise mapping website (available at https://hereon.de/cdr-expertise), which showcases a diverse range of projects related to various aspects of CDR. Over 50 projects, involving numerous organizations, were compiled in the CDR expertise mapping. This network, which makes science more visual and more accessible, supports CDR researchers in identifying projects relevant to their expertise. In addition to helping scientists find suitable collaboration partners, the CDR expertise mapping establishes a foundation for deeper dialogue between science and industry, as well as potential future collaborations.For the Networking Dinner, we gathered outstanding experts to discuss relevant questions related to CDR with invited stakeholders:What is the perception of CDR in the German society?; Expert: Dr. Rodrigo Valencia (GERICS/Hereon)How can politics contribute to a responsible and effective application of carbon dioxide removal methods? And how can the ramp-up of technologies be achieved in a timely manner given the required quantities?; Expert: Dr. Miranda Boettcher (SWP)Why do we need Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) and what could be possible strategies to implement MRV systems? Experts: Dr. Allanah Paul (Bellona), Dr. Klas Ove Möller (Hereon)What should be improved in collaboration with science and how can we connect start-ups with bigger players/larger companies for technology development? Experts: Carla Glassl (Ucaneo), Dr. Dhana Wolf (DACStorE)What is our current state of research on CDR methods? Experts: Prof. Dr. Daniela Thrän (UFZ), Lukas Fehr (LMU München, CDRterra), Dr. Michael Sswat (CDRmare/GEOMAR)This ‘Dialogue and Dinner’ format provided a unique opportunity to engage with experts in the field and explore critical topics that will impact our future.

The objective of the Helmholtz SynCom Networking Dinner on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), held on September 30, was to bring together stakeholders from industry, politics, and science to discuss relevant questions related to the widely debated topic of CDR.

During the first part of the event, we launched our CDR expertise mapping website (available at hereon.de/cdr-expertise), which showcases a diverse range of projects related to various aspects of CDR. Over 50 projects, involving numerous organizations, were compiled in the CDR expertise mapping. This network, which makes science more visual and more accessible, supports CDR researchers in identifying projects relevant to their expertise. In addition to helping scientists find suitable collaboration partners, the CDR expertise mapping establishes a foundation for deeper dialogue between science and industry, as well as potential future collaborations.

For the Networking Dinner, we gathered outstanding experts to discuss relevant questions related to CDR with invited stakeholders:

  • What is the perception of CDR in the German society?; Expert: Dr. Rodrigo Valencia (GERICS/Hereon)
  • How can politics contribute to a responsible and effective application of carbon dioxide removal methods? And how can the ramp-up of technologies be achieved in a timely manner given the required quantities?; Expert: Dr. Miranda Boettcher (SWP)
  • Why do we need Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) and what could be possible strategies to implement MRV systems? Experts: Dr. Allanah Paul (Bellona), Dr. Klas Ove Möller (Hereon)
  • What should be improved in collaboration with science and how can we connect start-ups with bigger players/larger companies for technology development? Experts: Carla Glassl (Ucaneo), Dr. Dhana Wolf (DACStorE)
  • What is our current state of research on CDR methods? Experts: Prof. Dr. Daniela Thrän (UFZ), Lukas Fehr (LMU München, CDRterra), Dr. Michael Sswat (CDRmare/GEOMAR)

This ‘Dialogue and Dinner’ format provided a unique opportunity to engage with experts in the field and explore critical topics that will impact our future.