Negative
emissions of carbon dioxide: potential solutions, challenges and
collaborations for Sweden and Japan
Organizer: Roman
Selyanchyn
Keywords:
Carbon
dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, Bioenergy carbon capture and
sequestration (BECCS), Direct air capture (DAC), Sustainable forest
management, Carbon sequestration in agriculture
Short workshop abstract:In
this workshop, we want to gather young researchers to explore potential
solutions for negative carbon dioxide emissions from the perspective of
Sweden and Japan. We will focus on identifying opportunities for cooperation
between the two countries on various Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
technologies. This workshop will continue the organizers' collaboration
within MIRAI 2.0 and is a focused spin-off brainstorming meeting that follows
our previous workshop at Kyushu University in November 2022.
In particular, we will look closer at the Bioenergy Carbon Capture and
Sequestration (BECCS), which involves using biomass to produce energy while
capturing CO2 emissions and sequestering them underground (this approach is
considered both in Sweden and Japan). We will also delve into Direct Air
Capture (DAC) technology, which involves capturing carbon dioxide directly
from the atmosphere. In addition to the technological means, we will also consider Sustainable
Forest Management and novel agricultural practices for carbon sequestration.
These methods involve using natural processes to capture and store CO2, such
as planting trees and improving soil health. At our workshop, participants will hear the research stories about each
method's potential benefits and challenges and how to implement them in
Sweden and Japan. We will also discuss potential cooperation opportunities
between the two countries in implementing these solutions, sharing expertise,
attracting businesses, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
