Global capacity building for Carbon Dioxide Removal

This masterclass brings together experts from across the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) sector to provide a clear and accessible introduction to the science, technologies and workforce challenges shaping this fast-growing field.

In this session, you will discover how Carbon Dioxide Removal works in practice, including key approaches such as Enhanced Rock Weathering and Direct Air Capture and Storage, alongside a high-level overview of other emerging CDR solutions. You will also find out more about the global capacity, skills and infrastructure needed to scale CDR responsibly, drawing on international insights and regional perspectives from East Africa and South Asia.

The masterclass is hosted by Dr Mijndert van der Spek, Course Leader for Heriot-Watt University’s online Carbon Dioxide Removal from a Systems Perspective course, whose research focuses on assessing the real-world performance, costs and policy relevance of carbon capture and removal technologies.

You’ll also hear from:

• Fiona Mugambi - Carbon Markets Advisor at GIZ and former Head of Growth & Partnerships at Octavia Carbon, bringing insight into carbon markets, regional capacity building and real-world deployment in Africa.
• Shantanu Agarwal - Founder & CEO of Mati Carbon and XPRIZE Carbon Removal Grand Prize winner, sharing practical experience scaling Enhanced Rock Weathering across emerging markets.
• Chris Sherwood - Secretary-General of the Negative Emissions Platform (NEP), offering a global policy and industry perspective on how the CDR sector must build capacity and skills.

The session will also introduce the online Carbon Dioxide Removal from a Systems Perspective course for those interested in developing deeper expertise in this growing field.

Ideal for anyone interested in climate solutions and sustainability, this masterclass offers practical insight and expert perspectives. Register now to secure your place.