The ocean is profoundly affected by climate change and a source of solutions. To stay within 1.5°C, the IPCC has confirmed that carbon removal is needed. Ocean scientists, policy experts, and government representatives will discuss how to align scientific research with robust safeguards for oCDR. The conversation will review emerging monitoring frameworks and policies, and explore how to balance climate urgency with safeguards that protect biodiversity and coastal communities.

Speakers:

• Ms. Sue Biniaz / Senior Fellow, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs / Former United States Principal Deputy Special Envoy for Climate
• Ms. Diane Hoskins / Global Policy Director / Carbon to Sea Initiative
• Ms. Maria Jose Urrutia Rivas / Lead, Patagonia Ocean Hub, Chile / Founder and CEO, Ketrawa
• Hon. Lisa Murkowski / U.S. Senator / State of Alaska
• Representative / Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO / Sub Commission for Africa