Ocean Leadership Series 9.0
Title: The potential of the ocean to remove anthropogenic CO2 from the atmosphere
Training Overview
This session explored the ocean’s potential to sequester excess CO2 from the atmosphere through various mitigation strategies. The training covered topics such as biological, chemical, and physical carbon pumps, the challenges posed by increasing CO2 levels, and the potential of ocean-based carbon removal techniques like seaweed cultivation and alkalinity enhancement. The session also emphasized the importance of emission reduction, continuous research, and individual and community-level actions in addressing climate change.
Moderator: Baki Azeez
Speaker Name: Sheikh Hussain. N. Husna
Brief Bio: Sheikh Hussain N. Husna is a marine scientist specializing in oceanography and marine geology. She’s an Erasmus scholar and researcher focusing on marine geochemical cycles and climate change. She’s also an entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable marine practices.
Unique Insights and Highlights:
- The training provided a comprehensive overview of the ocean’s carbon cycle and the various mechanisms involved in carbon sequestration.
- Participants gained insights into the potential and limitations of ocean-based carbon removal strategies, highlighting the need for further research and development.
- The emphasis on the importance of emission reduction and the role of individuals and communities in combating climate change was a valuable takeaway for participants.
- The discussion around the complexities and challenges of implementing ocean-based carbon removal techniques on a large scale provided a realistic perspective on the potential and limitations of these strategies.