Advancing Land-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches for Climate Mitigation
Land management strategies—ranging from reforestation to novel approaches such as enhanced rock weathering and biomass gasification—offer powerful tools for mitigating climate change. Forests can function as valuable carbon sinks that support biodiversity, produce renewable energy, and provide economic benefits through carbon credits. However, implementing these nature-based solutions is complicated by regulatory barriers, measurement challenges, and questions about long-term ecosystem health. These challenges leave policymakers, landowners, and the broader climate community without clear guidance on best practices. The proposed work will examine the climate mitigation potential of novel forest management practices, including enhanced rock weathering, biochar use, and biomass gasification of forest residuals.
Jennifer Wilcox
Presidential Distinguished ProfessorJen Wilcox is Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy. Her research expertise is in carbon capture and sequestration technologies, in order to minimize the negative impacts of fossil fuels.
