Become a Member
Be part of a worldwide network driving innovation, education, and practical applications of biochar for a sustainable future.
You don't have to navigate the industry alone.
We’re proud to bring together the people researching, producing, financing, applying, scaling, and advocating for biochar around the world. And after 20 years working alongside the industry, we know it’s constantly evolving.
Whether you’re producing biochar, researching it, developing projects, working in carbon markets, applying biochar in the field, or trying to understand where you fit — it’s difficult to keep track of everything happening across the sector. IBI membership connects you to the people figuring it out alongside you.
Already a member? Visit the Member Hub.
What can you do as an IBI member?
Connect with biochar producers, researchers, technology providers, project developers, consultants, carbon-market professionals, NGOs, and practitioners around the world.
Use our interactive Member Forum to find other members and build relationships across sectors and regions.
Have a question? Ask the network.
Members can use the IBI community to exchange practical knowledge, compare experiences, share lessons from the field, and help one another navigate the evolving industry. It’s one of those places where what you get out of it is often matched by what you put in.
Biochar doesn’t stand still, and neither should your understanding of it.
Membership helps you stay connected to emerging research, market developments, industry conversations, education, events, and opportunities across the global biochar sector.
Depending on which membership tier you choose, you can access Monthly Research Updates, market intelligence bries, webinar recordings, discounts on education and training, and more.
As a trusted organization with two decades behind us, IBI offers your work a path forward where you can share research, find collaborators, participate in industry conversations, and more.
Business, Sustaining, and Corporate members also gain visibility through our Member Directory.
Meet your next collaborators.
Offering Reciprocal Memberships with These Organizations
Already a member of one of these organizations? Reach out to them to learn more about how to take advantage of reciprocal membership benefits with the International Biochar Initiative.
Find the Right Membership For You
| Membership Plans |
Sustaining$1200 / year
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Business$700 / year
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Professional$100 / year
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NEW! Corporate$5000 / year
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| Unlimited access to online members-only hub featuring publications, research, discounts, and more | included | not included | not included | included |
| Limited access to online members-only hub (discounts and upcoming events only) | not included | included | included | not included |
| Up to 3 accounts on the online members-only hub | included | not included | not included | included |
| 2 accounts on the members-only hub | not included | included | not included | not included |
| 1 account on the members-only hub | not included | not included | included | not included |
| One annual article/interview highlighting your company’s biochar or decarbonization initiatives (featured on our website + social media) | not included | not included | not included | included |
| Access to the Quarterly Industrial Round-Up and Quarterly Market Intelligence Briefs | not included | not included | not included | included |
| Public listing on the Member Directory, featuring your logo and link to your website | included | included | not included | included |
| NEW! Access to online member forum and community of practice | included | included | included | included |
| Free access to Biochar 101 online course | included | included | included | included |
| Full access to the Global Biochar Market Report (new edition coming in 2026) | not included | not included | not included | included |
| Annual Strategic Briefing with IBI Leadership, scheduled prior to renewal to discuss industry trends, IBI priorities, and collaboration opportunities | not included | not included | not included | included |
| Two curated introductions per year, tailored to your priorities (e.g., technology partners, producers, registries, research experts) | not included | not included | not included | included |
| Discount on Biochar Certification Fees | included | included | included | included |
| Logo displayed in the Featured Members block on IBI’s website | not included | not included | not included | included |
| Recipients of the Monthly Global Biochar Research Update, an email of new peer-reviewed biochar research papers | included | included | included | included |
| Discounts to IBI-hosted webinars (varied by membership level) | included | included | included | included |
| Discounts to selected IBI education events and programs (varied by membership level) | included | included | included | included |
| A highlight in the monthly Global Biochar Industry Update newsletter the month you join/renew (22,000+ subscribers) | included | included | not included | included |
| A shout out on LinkedIn the month you join/renew (15K+ followers) | included | included | not included | included |
Looking for our Student / Low-Middle Income Country Membership?
IBI is proud to offer a more affordable option for membership to LMIC countries, with the same benefits as the Professional tier. As of 2025, we require interested parties to apply for this membership tier.
Membership FAQs
Select the “Choose Plan” button underneath the membership level that fits your needs in the table above. Fill out the form and process your payment. You’ll receive a welcome email into the network!
For Expired Memberships:
Members can still log in to the Members Hub. Once in the Members Portal, they should navigate to the Account tab, then click on Subscriptions, select Subscribe, and finally choose their preferred payment method.
For Active Memberships Near Expiration:
Members should log in to their account and go to the Become a Member page. From there, select the desired membership tier and complete payment while logged in.
Yes, you can manually change your membership between tiers.
Yes. IBI now requires an application form to individuals, students, organizations, and companies who are seeking a Low Middle Income Country (LMIC) membership.
Whether you are seeking to renew an existing LMIC membership, or sign up for a new one, the process looks like the following:
- Fill out the application form
- If any supporting documents are missing, you will be notified and given up to 5 business days to provide them.
- Receive approval or rejection from IBI (based on eligibility criteria and demonstration of need).
- If approved, you will receive an email with payment details.
Be Part of the Future of Biochar
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the most influential biochar network worldwide. Join today and make an impact!
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