Date：Wednesday February 28th ~ Thursday February 29th
Host： Japan Biochar Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
co-host： The Society of Business Administration of Ritsumeikan University
Support：The Japan Carbonization Research Society, Japan Biochar Association（JBA）
For various activities aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) through biochar application is globally recognized as a convenient method to significantly reduce the absolute amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. To implement and promote this reduction method in society, the existence of a research promotion organization that integrates comprehensive knowledge from natural and social sciences has become increasingly important.
In response to this situation, last year in November of the 4th year of Reiwa, the Japan Biochar Research Center was established within Ritsumeikan University. The center will operate as an international research hub, gathering researchers in the field of biochar from both inside and outside the university, and simultaneously fostering talent in related areas.
Furthermore, to accelerate the social implementation of biochar storage both domestically and internationally, we have established the Japan Biochar Consortium, a collaboration between industry, government, academia, and the public, within the research center. This consortium will create and operate a social platform contributing to Carbon Minus (Carbon Negative) through the utilization of carbon isolation technology with biochar. By recruiting a diverse range of participants, it aims to realize a business ecosystem. Through mutual collaboration in the consortium, we also intend to discover and address social issues, contributing to regional revitalization, agricultural promotion, and various other challenges.
As part of these activities and for public awareness, outreach, and gathering of stakeholders, we will hold a kick-off symposium according to the following schedule. We sincerely invite the participation of a wide audience.
Date：Wednesday, February 28 - Thursday, February 29, 2024
Location：Ritsumeikan University Osaka Ibaraki Campus, Building B, 3rd Floor, Colloquium + Online (Zoom)
Transportation Access & Floor Guide
Host： Ritsumeikan University Biochar Study Center
Co-Host： The Society of Business Administration of Ritsumeikan University , Japan Biochar consortium, The Japan Carbonization Research Society, Japan Biochar Association（JBA）
Sponsor： The Japan Carbonization Research Society
Participation fee : Free（Limited to Consortium members on the 2nd day）
Registration Method: Please register here (Online application) (To be opened later)
Ritsumeikan University Biochar Study Center
Click here for the press release regarding the establishment of the Ritsumeikan University Japan Biochar Research Center
Office of Market Mechanisms, Environment and Economy Division, Minister's Secretariat
Ministry of the Environment, Japan
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council Secretariat Senior
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries（MAFF）
“Exploring Diverse Use of Biochar and Japanese Standards″
Office of Northern and Coastal Regional Promotion, Department of Homeland Promotion, Iwate Prefecture
"The case of regional development activities involving the collaboration of industry, government, and local residents in Iwate Prefecture through the biochar utilization "
15:05ｰ15:20 Break Time
Yasuyuki OKIMORI Visiting Professor, Japan Biochar Research Center
"Introduction of European researchers and background of invitation"
‘‘Biochar J-Credit Certification Performance and Operational Challenges”
‘‘Biochar J-Credit Certification Performance and Operational Challenges”
"The latest trends in the carbon credit market and an overview of the emission trading platform 'Carbon EX'"
"Pyrogenic Carbon Capture and Storage(PyCCS)"
Fee：5000yen
10:20-10:35 Break Time
① Kouta Fujiwara Mori no Energy Research Institute Co., Ltd.
"Gasification power generation (The current status of national biochar suppliers, the largest providers)"
②Nako Kawamura the Chief of the Sales Department
Shimokawa Transportation Co., Ltd
"The Regional Utilization of Biochar and Agricultural Product Branding in Shiokawa Town, Hokkaido "
③Takeyori Mino Asagiri Co., Ltd CEO
"Asagiri (Regional example of excellence)"
12:05-12:25 Question Time
12:25-13:25 Lunch Time
"Pyrogenic Carbon Capture and Storage(PyCCS)"
"Biochar a Pathway to Permanent Carbon Removal"
③Question Time
15:00-15:20 Question Time
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About Japan Biochar consortium
＊Please contact the secretariat for information on membership and other matters related to the consortium.
Contact
Ritsumeikan University Research Department OIC Research Office （Okamoto・Ayagi・Kudou）
Number 072-665-2570
Mail rbrc@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
