Nature Based Carbon Removal
Climate North - Nature Based Carbon Removal
Understand how policy and methodology work in conjunction with entrepreneurship to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What to expect:
A lively discussion that will grow your knowledge and offer a call to action, featuring leaders in policy, biochar and accessible reforestation.
A gathering of like-minded people, all passionate about expanding and sharing their knowledge on sustainability and climate action.
Tasty bites and refreshing drinks to enjoy while networking and mingling with fellow attendees.
Register now for a great Tuesday night to learn more about how people are working to reduce global warming.
Agenda:
6:00pm - Doors Open + Meet & Greet
6:15-6:30pm - Opening Climate North Talk and Sponsor Intros
6:30-6.50pm - Na'im Merchant, Carbon Removal Canada
Na'im Merchant is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Carbon Removal Canada. He is passionate about the potential for carbon removal to meet climate goals while driving economic and social change. Na'im is also an advisor to Terraset and the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative, and was previously an Elemental Excelerator Policy Fellow. Carbon removal is an inevitable part of the world's climate change toolkit, and Canada is currently a leader in the sector. However, we need to set strong policy to make sure Canada continues to invest in innovation, and also to make sure that we deploy carbon removal responsibly.
6.50-7:15pm - James Henry, MyHEAT
James currently leads Growth & Sustainability at MyHEAT, a climate scale-up using heat loss mapping to promote energy efficiency. Previously, James was the Sustainability Lead for Google Canada, and supported Google's global Carbon team on Carbon Removal research. Most recently, James completed his Master's thesis on Circular Bioeconomy and Carbon Sequestration through biochar. For his presentation on carbon removal for Climate North, James will share his thoughts on big tech's role in the carbon removal space and its evolution, drawing lightly on the combined effect of federal policy and private sector goals, and will discuss durable carbon removal mechanisms such as biochar and seaweed.
7:15-7:35pm - Sahaj Shah & Nicole Wachtel, Taking Root
Nicole leads recruitment for Taking Root’s forest restoration projects, leveraging her project management experience with the Toronto Conservation Authority and City of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning and a Master’s in Management. Sahaj leads user research and design for Taking Root’s digital platforms, focusing on inclusive and accessible support for reforestation efforts. She holds a BA in International Development from StFX and a Master’s in International Studies and Diplomacy from SOAS, University of London. Taking Root is on a mission to repopulate the world's forests by improving people's livelihoods. Together, Sahaj and Nicole will be diving into this human-centric approach to creating forest carbon removals, touching on the experience and impact for smallholder farmers and how the company is using technology to support these day-to-day reforestation operations in an accessible way.
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🌿About Climate North🌿
We unite climate enthusiasts through our monthly events, which feature diverse speakers, panels, and presentations on climate solutions. We aim to make climate change a relatable and approachable topic, nurturing a community where ideas bloom and collaborations thrive. Join us on our quest for a sustainable future, where every connection made strengthens our collective impact on the planet's future.
Climate North Team:
Chloe D'Agostini
Becky Romanovsky
Sarah Clayton
Fab Barrillot
Joëlle Lerner