Dr. Cristina Segura, director of the Biochar Chile program, together with the alternate director, Dr. Alex Berg, have had a very productive week in Europe, participating in key activities for the advancement of biochar as a tool for sustainability and circular economy in agriculture.
Participation in the Young Researchers Workshop in Germany
They started their agenda as speakers at the Young Researchers Workshop on New Processes for a Circular Economy, organized by the prestigious Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. In their presentation entitled “Circular Economy in Agriculture: Biochar as Sustainable Solution for Waste Valorization and Carbon Storage”, they addressed the potential of biochar as a sustainable solution for agricultural waste valorization and carbon storage.
This innovative technology not only contributes to improving soil fertility and increasing agricultural productivity, but also plays a key role in mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The event brought together young researchers and international experts focused on developing processes that drive the circular economy, allowing the Biochar Chile team to share their progress and strengthen collaborative networks.
Visit to Fraunhofer UMSICHT in Germany
In addition, during their stay in Germany, Dr. Cristina Segura and Dr. Alex Berg visited the Fraunhofer UMSICHT center. This renowned institute is a leader in applied research in the fields of environmental processes and energy technology, focusing on the development of sustainable solutions for a circular economy.
During the visit, they had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in technologies related to biochar, waste valorization and energy production from biomass. Possible collaborations were discussed and synergies were explored between both institutions, strengthening international ties and knowledge exchange in areas of common interest.
Visit to SkyClean in Denmark
Continuing with their tour, Dr. Cristina Segura and Dr. Alex Berg visited SkyClean’s facilities in Denmark. SkyClean is recognized for being one of the largest plants dedicated to the production of biochar from agricultural waste, focused on carbon sequestration.
During their visit, they delved into the latest advances in pyrolysis technologies, discussed project integration and analyzed the future prospects of biochar as a sustainable solution for carbon sequestration. In addition, they explored how biochar can serve as a model for circular economy in agriculture.
Commitment to sustainability and innovation
The activities carried out by our team in this first week in Europe reflect our ongoing effort to position biochar as a viable and effective alternative in the fight against climate change and in the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices.
We will continue to work to foster knowledge sharing and international collaboration, convinced that these partnerships are fundamental to address global environmental challenges.
