Author: Jessica Keith

A Comprehensive Program to “Prove or Disprove” Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies by 2030

Ocean Visions’ high level road map outlines a comprehensive program to advance the science, technology, and policy priorities needed to rigorously evaluate mCDR.

Statement: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s Fast-Track Action Committee on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced a new Fast-Track Action Committee on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal to evaluate merits and concerns about different types of marine carbon dioxide removal and shape relevant policy and research on safe and effective marine CO₂ removal and carbon sequestration.

Statement: Department of Commerce, NOAA, and Biden-Harris Administration Invest in Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Research

The U.S. Department of Commerce and NOAA have announced $24 million for projects that will expand the government’s potential tools to confront the climate crisis by researching ocean-based carbon dioxide removal strategies, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

More Than 200 Scientists Call for Accelerated and Expanded Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal Research

More than 200 prominent scientists from around the world released an open letter calling for accelerated and expanded ocean-based carbon dioxide removal research to confront the ocean and climate crises

Statement: U.S. Department of Energy Initiatives to Scale Carbon Removal

Ocean Visions releases statement on U.S. Department on Energy Initiatives to Scale Carbon Removal

New Funding Tool Available for Seaweed Researchers

Serving as a companion to Ocean Visions’ research framework for sinking seaweed, an interactive database of funding opportunities has been created for researchers seeking to undertake identified priorities.

Building a Community of “Solvers” at the Ocean-Climate Nexus

The Ocean Visions 2023 Biennial Summit offered opportunity to shape a new ocean-climate solutions narrative

Statement: White House Ocean Climate Action Plan

Ocean Visions releases statement on President Biden’s new Ocean Climate Action Plan, which outlines three goals that mobilize the Federal Government and civil society to take effective and innovative ocean climate action.

Model Federal Legislation to Advance Safe and Responsible Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal Research in the United States

Model federal legislation supported by Ocean Visions is designed to advance responsible ocean-based carbon dioxide removal research in U.S. waters

Road Map to Advance Research and Development for Microalgae-Based Carbon Sequestration

Ocean Visions has released the latest in a series of digital road maps designed to accelerate responsible research and development for ocean-based solutions to the climate crisis. Representing the sixth in a growing series, the new road map on microalgae cultivation is intended to catalyze action around the most critical needs to safely advance the field.