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Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: Hey members! Here’s what you should know this month.📃 […]

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:12:38 -0400

Hey members! Here’s what you should know this month.

📃 August’s Research Digest

Catch up on August’s published biochar research (all 69 pages), attached below for download, curated by Dr. @ATripathi. Want the highlights? Here are the key five papers she recommends are worth your time:

Biochar Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
This review…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: Hey members! We're trying something new. Instead of […]

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:29:42 -0400

Hey members! We’re trying something new. Instead of sending a long newsletter to your inbox, we’re sharing your monthly member update right here in the Forum.

Here’s what’s new this month.

🆕 You Can Now Submit Events to Our Industry Calendar!

Hosting a webinar, workshop, conference, training, or other biochar event? Members can now submit events…

Sofia Farias posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: As the biochar sector continues to grow, certification […]

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:38:22 -0400

As the biochar sector continues to grow, certification plays a key role in ensuring credibility, transparency, and market confidence.

Join us tomorrow as experts from Rainbow share practical insights into certifying biochar projects across different technologies and scales, common challenges project developers face, MRV in practice, and routes…

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From Kiln to Credit: Certifying Biochar at Every Scale - International Biochar Initiative

Biochar is one of the most versatile and rapidly scaling carbon removal pathways — but certification is not one-size-fits-all. From industrial reactors to distributed kiln systems, the technology, operational context, […]

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: We're trying something new for you! 🆕Over the past […]

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:57:58 -0400

We’re trying something new for you! 🆕

Over the past few months, we’ve welcomed so many new members from around the world, and we realized we don’t always get the chance to properly introduce ourselves—or help you get connected with everything your membership has to offer.

So, we’re launching New Member Welcome Calls: informal, 45-minute gatherings…

Valeria Araico posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: This morning we shared the second edition of the report […]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:02:42 -0400

This morning we shared the second edition of the report with the community: 930 voices across 96 countries, all pointing at where biochar is headed.

The headline: the sector roughly tripled since 2023, reaching 520,810 mt. But the finding that stuck with me is what hasn’t moved, the same barriers from two years ago are still the ones holding…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: Hey members! Don't miss two virtual events this week. 🗓 […]

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:43:44 -0400

Hey members! Don’t miss two virtual events this week.

🗓 9 June: Join us to learn directly from Isometric’s David Armstrong about how their new module for distributed biochar projects works in practice, what it means for project developers, and how they are working to build transparency and buyer confidence.
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Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: Hey members! We're excited to share you now have access […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:57:36 -0400

Hey members! We’re excited to share you now have access to preferred pricing for Quantum Commodity Intelligence’s Carbon Platform, a powerful tool for navigating the fast-evolving carbon markets.

With biochar playing an increasingly important role in carbon dioxide removal, having access to reliable, real-time market data is essential.…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: Happy Friday, members! It's spring in my part of the […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:21:08 -0400

Happy Friday, members!

It’s spring in my part of the world, and the revitalization around me is right on par with the energy buzzing here at IBI. We have lots of exciting things coming (and launching!) in the next few months. I wanted to share a quick peek:

20th anniversary official launch 🎉

Founders stories, biochar case studies, photo…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: Hey members! We've got an an exclusive webinar for you […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:18:31 -0400

Hey members!

We’ve got an an exclusive webinar for you this Friday, hosted in partnership with Qualterra. Qualterra is a Washington-based company delivering agricultural solutions that integrate environmental and economic impacts.

In this ask-me-anything style webinar, Sharol Marcec (field trial scientist) and Mike Werner (CEO + IBI…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: IBI and the Italian Biochar Association (ICHAR) are […]

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:01:30 -0500

IBI and the Italian Biochar Association (ICHAR) are entering a new phase of collaboration — one rooted in reciprocal membership and shared community.

This next step builds on years of working together and a common goal: strengthening the global biochar ecosystem by linking international perspectives with strong regional leadership.

What does…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: 👋 Welcome to January!I hope this month is off to a […]

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:19:42 -0500

👋 Welcome to January!

I hope this month is off to a great start for you. At this month’s Member Social, we polled attendees about what they’d like to see from IBI this year. We’re mapping out webinars and other content for the year ahead.

What topics would you most like IBI to explore this year?

This could be anything from:

Technical or production…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: For those who celebrate, we're wishing a happy […]

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:05:05 -0500

For those who celebrate, we’re wishing a happy holiday season to you!

As we close out 2025, thanks to each and every one of you for being a part of this global network. We look forward to more biochar progress and partnership in the new year.

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: We’re getting ready for our second IBI Member Social & […]

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:38:54 -0500

We’re getting ready for our second IBI Member Social & Exchange on January 6! The event includes short speed-networking and discussion sessions, and we’d love for you to choose the discussion prompt.

Your vote helps make sure the session reflects what’s most relevant and energizing for our community right now. Choose one of the options:

“What…

Lauren Boritzke Smith posted an update in the group Announcements – All Members: Welcome to the International Biochar Initiative’s online […]

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:22:36 -0500

Welcome to the International Biochar Initiative’s online Community of Practice — your space to connect with fellow members, share insights, message in real time, and advance biochar for climate and community resilience.

This forum brings together IBI members from around the world to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration across the…

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