This week, ocean health organization Ocean Visions launched the Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Ecosystem Database, a platform containing up-to-date information on the entities active in this decarbonization sector.
The in-depth database offers an overview of different mCDR stakeholders, their activities and approaches, sources of funding for their operations, and the partnerships supporting their work.
Stakeholders are organized in different categories, including academic and research institutions, funders, the private sector, NGOs, registries, and government.
Aiming to support the advancement of the mCDR sector, this practical tool was designed to help industry actors better connect with others in the field.
Through this effort, Ocean Visions hopes to facilitate a network for knowledge-sharing and community building that will contribute towards more sector collaborations and the adoption of better-informed, responsible practices in mCDR research and development.
The Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Ecosystem Database was developed as an upgraded and expanded version of the first mCDR Ecosystem Map originally designed by [C]Worthy, for which the management was passed on to Ocean Visions.
Looking to upkeep this tool as a “living” product, Ocean Visions will continually update information in the mCDR Ecosystem Database, reflecting sector changes to stay relevant and comprehensive.
Brad Ack, CEO of Ocean Visions, shared that the organization is pleased to make this updated tool available to everyone in the mCDR community.
He stated, “We hope that the mCDR Ecosystem Database will help inform decision-making, ensure transparency, and facilitate collaboration as the sector continues to evolve.”
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The field of mCDR presents various promising pathways that could help tackle the excess atmospheric CO2 emissions through the ocean’s natural ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
To be able to confidently use mCDR solutions toward climate targets and long-term environmental goals, many in the field are currently working on determining the specific benefits and risks associated with the different ocean-based carbon removal approaches.
Brad Ack added, “As the mCDR sector matures, we hope this tool will be helpful in understanding and navigating this rapidly growing and developing field.”
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