The Status Quo of Biochar in Germany
What does it take to build a national biochar sector, and earn a seat at the policy table?
The International Biochar Initiative (IBI) and the German Biochar Association (German Biochar e.V.) invite you to a joint webinar: The status quo of biochar in Germany.
How are biochar projects developing in Germany? And what does the industry’s experience tell us about getting biochar recognized in climate policy?
Leopold Steinbeis will open with an introduction to the German Biochar Association, its role, and examples of projects across Germany. He will then discuss the association’s policy and advocacy work, including where progress has been difficult and what they’ve learned from their efforts so far. The discussion will also cover how biochar carbon removal is finding its place in national and EU climate strategies, and what developments at the EU level mean for producers.
We’ll close with an open Q&A. Whether you’re working on a project or trying to move policy forward in your own country, bring your questions. You can also send your questions ahead of time to info@biochar-international.org.
Managing Director, German Biochar Association
Born in 1979, Leopold Steinbeis holds a double master’s degree in History and English Literature from the University of Stuttgart. After graduating, he pursued doctoral studies, taught at the university level, and worked as a freelance historian and translator. In 2020, Leopold transitioned into the biochar sector, taking on the role of Managing Director of German Biochar e.V. during the pandemic. Over the past six years, he has helped German Biochar grow and establish policy connections in Germany and across Europe, advocating for biochar carbon removal as part of national and international efforts to meet climate goals. Since 2026, Leopold has also served as a Board Member of Biochar Europe, where he focuses on aligning the policy work of national biochar organizations with the European level.