We use cookies on our website. Some are necessary for the operation of the website. You can also allow cookies for statistical purposes. You can adjust the data protection settings or agree to all cookies directly.
Data Protection Declaration
Imprint
Biochar Europe - Biochar as option for sustainable resource management
Project
Project code: keine Angabe
Contract period: 01.01.2012
- 30.12.2015
Purpose of research: Networks and research co-ordination
This COST Action connects scattered European Biochar research to enable quick implementation of
intelligent material flow management systems, to maintain or improve soil quality while efficiently
sequestering carbon in the long-term. Innovative Biochar strategies can help the EU mitigating greenhouse
gases, while industries and farmers benefit from new markets, opportunities and use of improved soils, e.g. for
biofuel production without endangering food supply. However, a risk assessment is necessary to protect food
web and human health. Current Biochar research is often fragmented, unnecessarily repeated, and new
scientific evidence is not connected or implemented, due to the lack of interaction and knowledge exchange.
Therefore, this Action aims at coordinating European Biochar research, bringing together researchers,
stakeholders and potential users from EU and candidate countries. This will be accomplished by annual
Biochar Workshops, Short-Term Missions among EU young, senior and female researchers, Training Schools,
and an internet platform to monitor and streamline Biochar R&D. Four working groups will focus on (i)
Biochar production and characterisation, (ii) land use implementation, (iii) economic analysis including life
cycle assessment and (iv) environmental impact assessment. The Action will thus strengthen EU’s leadership
in the increasing competition with non-European Biochar actors.
Section overview
Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering Plant Production
- Agroecology
- Agroeconomics
- Renewable Resources
- Climate Change
