Hello everyone,

I’m Luisa Marín, Executive Director of the International Biochar Initiative. I’m based in Mexico City and been working with our global community to strengthen standards, partnerships, and practical pathways for scaling biochar worldwide.

What motivates me most is seeing how biochar links science with real-world impact — improving soils, supporting livelihoods, and contributing to durable carbon removal.

One question I keep coming back to is how we can make biochar not only credible in markets but also indispensable to local economies and farmers. The answer…it takes a village! It is everybody’s job in the biochar industry to make it happen!

Outside work, I enjoy traveling, watching series, and spending time with my dogs, Draymond -10 year old- and newly adopted one, Fulgencio aka “Chencho.”

I’m looking forward to connecting here, hearing your experiences, and exchanging ideas that help move our field forward.