India's Biochar Market Could Generate $45 Billion Carbon Opportunity by 2030
The Carbon Removal India Alliance and BioFlux propose integrating biochar production into agricultural practices, offering significant carbon removal potential. This initiative may attract foreign investment and create a sustainable market for carbon credits, addressing both environmental and economic challenges in India.
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The Carbon Removal India Alliance and BioFlux have identified pathways to enhance India's biochar market, projecting a USD 45 billion carbon removal potential by 2030 through the pyrolysis of surplus crop residues. The analysis highlights that a conservative model utilizing 10% of surplus crop residues could produce 83 million tons of biochar, achieving 0.2 gigatons of carbon removal annually, with a potential increase to 0.45 gigatons by 2030.
Challenges include a lack of domestic demand signals and regulatory frameworks, which currently hinder local market development and create financial uncertainty. The report suggests that aligning with global carbon market standards can attract foreign direct investment, improve agricultural efficiency, and mitigate air pollution from crop residue burning.
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