International Biochar Initiative
THE International Biochar Initiative (IBI) provides a platform for the international exchange of information and activities in support of biochar research, development, demonstration and commercialization. It advocates biochar as a strategy to:
- improve the Earth’s soils
- help mitigate the anthropogenic greenhouse effect by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sequestering atmospheric carbon in a stable soil carbon pool
- improve water quality by retaining agrochemicals.
The IBI also promotes:
- sustainable co-production of clean energy and other bio-based products as part of the biochar process
- efficient biomass utilization in developing country agriculture
- cost-effective utilization of urban, agricultural and forest co products.
About IBI
The International Biochar Initiative was formed in July 2006 at a side meeting held at the World Soil Science Congress (WSSC) in Philadelphia, PA. At that meeting, individuals and representatives from academic institutions, commercial ventures, investment bankers, non-governmental organizations, federal agency representatives, and the policy arena from around the world acknowledged a common interest in promoting the research, development, demonstration, deployment (RDD&D) and commercialization of the technology of biochar production.
Subsequently, an international conference was held in New South Wales, Australia, in April/May 2007, and attracted the participation of 107 participants from 13 countries.
By unanimous consent at the 2007 Conference, it was agreed to establish the International Biochar Initiative as a non-profit 501(c)3 in the US. IBI will focus on information sharing, coordination, and fundraising opportunities to advance the RDD&D and commercialization of biochar technology.
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