Building the Evidence Base for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: Strengthening Research and Government Collaboration on Emerging Ocean-Climate
November 14, 14:00-16:00 (GMT-3) | Singapore Pavilion

Marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR), including emerging approaches such as ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE), represents a critical frontier in ocean-climate innovation with the potential to make a significant contribution to long-term climate mitigation goals. As the field continues to mature, progress will depend on building a rigorous scientific foundation through modelling, controlled field trials, and comprehensive environmental impact assessments. This session brings together leading researchers, innovators, and government representatives from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond to showcase progress in mCDR science and to examine in detail promising, yet still under development, techniques like OAE. Participants will explore the advance dialogue and collaboration among national research initiatives toward strengthening the global evidence base for mCDR, and identify opportunities to advance field trials, long-term monitoring, and data-sharing frameworks.

Beyond Either–Or: Responsible Research and Governance for Climate Interventions
November 18, 11:00‐12:00 (GMT-3) | Finland Pavilion

As global emissions continue to rise, the world faces an urgent need to scale mitigation while preparing responsibly for a high-risk climate future. Emerging climate interventions are increasingly discussed, yet their framing in public and policy debates often lacks balance or nuance. Constructive, transparent, and inclusive research is essential to assess their potential roles alongside deep decarbonization. This session brings together leading voices from science, governance, and innovation to examine how research, policy, and transparent communication can move beyond “either–or” framings, ensuring that emission reductions remain central while responsibly advancing marine and atmospheric interventions. The discussion will highlight how precaution and preparedness can work hand in hand, building the scientific, ethical, and institutional foundations needed to evaluate potential benefits and risks in a balanced and forward-looking way.