By: George C. Keefe

The exciting selection of Restore The Climate (RTC) to develop an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Framework for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) by Ocean Visions marks a pivotal moment in our journey toward climate restoration.

This groundbreaking collaboration brings together leading environmental experts and research institutions, including Wenning Environmental, Venterra, Bigelow Laboratory, Atrium Environmental, and NEBA Analytics, to forge a path toward scientifically sound and socially responsible climate solutions.

At the intersection of cutting-edge ocean science and thoughtful social governance, this initiative represents more than just a framework development project.

It embodies our commitment to ensuring that every step toward climate restoration is taken with careful consideration of both human health and environmental protection.

The comprehensive EIA Framework will establish crucial evaluation criteria that will help guide the responsible deployment of marine carbon dioxide removal technologies.

The timing couldn't be more critical.

While the global community focuses on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, we at RTC recognize that this target, while important, isn't sufficient to secure a truly safe climate future.

Our mission reaches beyond mere emission reduction – we're committed to actively removing one trillion tons of CO2 from our atmosphere by 2050.

This ambitious goal might seem daunting, but nature has already demonstrated that such large-scale carbon removal is possible.

What gives us hope is the historical precedent: our planet has previously managed to sequester massive amounts of carbon dioxide through natural processes.

Now, by combining our understanding of these natural mechanisms with innovative technologies and rigorous scientific frameworks, we can accelerate this process to address our current climate crisis.

The development of the mCDR Environmental Impact Assessment Framework represents a crucial stepping stone toward this goal.

By establishing clear, science-based criteria for evaluating marine carbon dioxide removal solutions, we're laying the groundwork for scaling up climate restoration efforts safely and effectively.

Our vision at RTC extends beyond theoretical frameworks – we're focused on practical, implementable solutions that can be scaled up significantly by 2030.

This near-term milestone is crucial because the next seven years will largely determine our ability to achieve comprehensive climate restoration by 2050.

The collaboration with Ocean Visions and our expert partners strengthens our capacity to develop and deploy solutions that are both effective and environmentally sound.

The message is clear: while the challenge ahead is substantial, we have the knowledge, technology, and determination to restore our climate to safe levels.

By combining rigorous scientific assessment, careful environmental stewardship, and innovative solutions, we're not just dreaming of a better future – we're actively building it.

As we move forward with this important work, we invite everyone to join us in this crucial mission.

The path to climate restoration requires collective action, innovative thinking, and unwavering commitment.

Together, we can realize our vision of a restored, safe climate by 2050, creating a better world for current and future generations.

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Note: The Author, George C. Keefe is an Environmentalist, Green Coatings Enthusiast, Advisor, Contractor, Consultant, Vegan, Blogger, Podcaster. Protecting the Health of People & Planet. CEO & Founder at GLOBAL Encasement, Inc., Restoration & Management vs Removal & Replacement. Why Replace – Just Encase!