Room: Poster Area
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CEST
Session code 3AV.6
Biomass integration
Bio-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Canada
Short Introductive summary
Bio-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies are gaining importance as part of global climate mitigation strategies. In Canada, these approaches intersect with forestry, agriculture, and the bioeconomy, offering opportunities for negative emissions and sustainable resource use. This work provides the first structured overview and methodology for characterising bio-based CDR pathways-such as BECCS, biochar, and long-lived bioproducts-through policy review, technology mapping, and stakeholder engagement. The study addresses a critical knowledge gap and lays the foundation for strategic planning, policy development, and future research to accelerate deployment.
Presenter
Nora SZARKA
University of Calgary, CANADA
Presenter's biography
Dr. Szarka is an environmental engineer with 25 years of experience in strategic biomass use and decision support. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, and leads a Bioeconomy Working Group to advance systems analysis and bio-based CDR research and teaching.
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Session reference: 3AV.6.14