A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration: Report Release

December 8, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

Public Report Release Briefing

About

The Committee on A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration released their report entitled A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration on December 8, 2021. A public report release webinar was held from 11 AM to 12 PM ET on December 8, 2021. The report provides a path forward for research and development needed to assess the viability of promising ocean-based CDR approaches.

This report is sponsored by ClimateWorks.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

A Workshop on Ocean-based CDR Opportunities and Challenges, Part 4: Nutrient Fertilization & Artificial Upwelling and Downwelling

February 25, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

This is the last of four workshops designed to explore the most important scientific and technical questions, as well as questions surrounding governance, needed to assess the benefits, risks, and potential scale for the responsible ocean-based carbon dioxide removal and sequestration approaches. This series of workshops is an activity in support of the NASEM Committee on A Research Strategy for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Sequestration. Committee members will use this platform as one mechanism to gather information and converse with a diverse set of experts in the field, for the purpose of progressing the consensus study process.

During this workshop, we will examine opportunities and challenges associated with two ocean-based CDR approaches: Nutrient Fertilization & Artificial Upwelling and Downwelling. Discussions will be focused on understanding the knowledge base, efficacy, scale, and viability to each approach.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

A Workshop on Ocean-based CDR Opportunities and Challenges, Part 1: Setting the Scene

January 19, 2021

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

Workshop 1 Slide Deck

About

This is the first of four workshops designed to explore the most important scientific and technical questions, as well as questions surrounding governance, needed to assess the benefits, risks, and potential scale for the responsible ocean-based carbon dioxide removal and sequestration approaches. This series of workshops is an activity in support of the NASEM Committee on A Research Strategy for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Sequestration. Committee members will use this platform as one mechanism to gather information and converse with a diverse set of experts in the field, for the purpose of progressing the consensus study process.

During this workshop, we will examine the opportunities and challenges to ocean-based CDR broadly, including the role of ocean-based CDR in an overall global carbon mitigation strategy; legal and political considerations; social acceptance, ethics, and environmental justice; finance and economics; and finally we will examine parallel efforts from other countries pushing the boundaries on ocean-based CDR approaches. The remaining 3 workshops, to be held on January 27, February 2, and February 25, will focus on specific ocean-based CDR strategies.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration Meeting #9

August 31, 2021

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Committee met to come to consensus on the report

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Scott C. Doney, David A. Siegel, Joe Roman, Angelicque White, Ken Buesseler, Andreas Oschlies, Kathryn Moran, Romany Webb, Holly Buck, Gaurav N. Sant, Phil Renforth, M. Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Consensus on report

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration Meeting #8b

August 25, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Assessment of CDR approaches and budgets; agreement on final report structure

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Scott C. Doney, David A. Siegel, Joe Roman, Angelicque White, Ken Buesseler, Andreas Oschlies, Kathryn Moran, Romany Webb, Holly Buck, Gaurav N. Sant, Phil Renforth, M. Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Assessment of CDR approaches and budgets; agreement on final report structure

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration Meeting #8a

August 16, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Assessment of CDR approaches and budgets; agreement on final report structure

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Scott C. Doney, Angelicque White, Andreas Oschlies, Kathryn Moran, Romany Webb, Holly Buck, Gaurav N. Sant, Phil Renforth, M. Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Assessment of CDR approaches and budgets; agreement on final report structure

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration Meeting #7b

August 6, 2021

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Research Needs and Recommendations

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Scott C. Doney, David A. Siegel, Angelicque White, Ken Buesseler, Andreas Oschlies, Kathryn Moran, Romany Webb, M. Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Research Needs and Recommendations

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration Meeting #7a

August 4, 2021

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Research Needs and Recommendations

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Scott C. Doney, David A. Siegel, Joe Roman, Ken Buesseler, Andreas Oschlies, Kathryn Moran, Romany Webb, Holly Buck, Phil Renforth, M. Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Research Needs and Recommendations

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration Meeting #6b

June 15, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Discussing emerging recommendations

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Scott C. Doney, David A. Siegel, Joe Roman, Angelicque White, Ken Buesseler, Andreas Oschlies, Kathryn Moran, Romany Webb, Holly Buck, Gaurav N. Sant, Phil Renforth, M. Debora Iglesias-Rodriguez

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Emerging recommendations

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration: Meeting #6a

June 10, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Committee review of the study schedule and an introduction of the communication plan. The committee will also gather in breakout groups to identify remaining tasks and discuss emerging recommendations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration: Meeting #5

May 20, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Committee discussion of report progress, next steps, and needs moving forward.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration: Meeting #4

March 25, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

Speaker Bios

About

The committee's fourth meeting will focus on societal and economic aspects of ocean-based CDR strategies. A closed session will be held on Mar. 15, accompanied by an open session on Mar. 25 .

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

A Workshop on Ocean-based CDR Opportunities and Challenges Part 3: Ecosystem Recovery & Seaweed Cultivation

February 2, 2021

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

This is the third of four workshops designed to explore the most important scientific and technical questions, as well as questions surrounding governance, needed to assess the benefits, risks, and potential scale for the responsible ocean-based carbon dioxide removal and sequestration approaches. This series of workshops is an activity in support of the NASEM Committee on A Research Strategy for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Sequestration. Committee members will use this platform as one mechanism to gather information and converse with a diverse set of experts in the field, for the purpose of progressing the consensus study process.

During this workshop, we will examine opportunities and challenges associated with two ocean-based CDR approaches: Ecosystem Recovery and Seaweed Cultivation. Discussions will be focused on understanding the knowledge base, efficacy, scale, and viability to each approach.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

A Workshop on Ocean-based CDR Opportunities and Challenges, Part 2: Technological and Natural Approaches to Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement and CO2 Removal

January 27, 2021

1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

This is the second of four workshops designed to explore the most important scientific and technical questions, as well as questions surrounding governance, needed to assess the benefits, risks, and potential scale for the responsible ocean-based carbon dioxide removal and sequestration approaches. This series of workshops is an activity in support of the NASEM Committee on A Research Strategy for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Sequestration. Committee members will use this platform as one mechanism to gather information and converse with a diverse set of experts in the field, for the purpose of progressing the consensus study process.

During this workshop, we will examine opportunities and challenges associated with two ocean-based CDR approaches: Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement & Electrochemical Approaches. The discussion of the two strategies is broken into two main sessions, one covering technological approaches and one covering natural approaches to ocean alkalinity enhancement and CO2 removal. Discussions are meant to inform understanding of the knowledge base, efficacy, scale, and viability to each approach.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Research Strategy for Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration: Meeting #2

November 16, 2020

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

A closed session meeting of the committee to come to an agreement on the general report outline and continue planning the upcoming workshop.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Kelly Oskvig

koskvig@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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