In Canada, marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) is developing at a rapid pace as a method to mitigate climate change and help achieve net zero goals. Research and pilot-scale demonstrations are moving forward within existing regulatory frameworks, which also enable access to carbon offset markets. Regulators, policymakers, community organizations, rights holders, and funders are actively involved in scaling up their understanding and participation in mCDR to help inform their views of building a safe, responsible and equitable sector that will bring benefits to Canadian communities, environment, and economy, and be internationally competitive.
The mCDR in Canada Forum, led by the Ocean Frontier Institute, in partnership with supporting and coordinating organizations, will be a two-day state-of-the-sector event in Halifax. The Forum will bring together researchers, industry, government, community organizations, rights holders, and funders to share updates on activities and discuss insights and opportunities related to mCDR in Canada. Through presentations and dialogue, actions, priorities and partnerships can be identified that will allow organizations to make more informed decisions to advance this important carbon removal approach.
We’re now accepting poster submissions for the forum. Submit by November 10, 2025.
December 1, 2025; 1:00 – 5:00 PM (ADT)
As part of the mCDR in Canada Forum, COMPASS will host a four-hour science communication workshop for TCA-affiliated researchers on December 1. Grounded in the latest science communication research, the workshop will help participants identify the relevance of their work for key audiences they aim to reach—including government, industry, community members, funders, journalists and fellow scientists. Please note this event is limited to 25 participants. Register today to secure your spot!
Contact OFI@dal.ca to express interest in sharing program or projects updates at the mCDR in Canada Forum.
Strategic Communication for the Ocean Climate Science Community
1:00 – 5:00 PM (ADT)
As part of the mCDR in Canada Forum, COMPASS will host a four-hour science communication workshop for TCA-affiliated researchers on December 1. Grounded in the latest science communication research, the workshop will help participants identify the relevance of their work for key audiences they aim to reach—including government, industry, community members, funders, journalists and fellow scientists. Please note this event is limited to 25 participants. Register today to secure your spot!
Level up awareness, pathways, and major initiatives in Canada
Level-up understanding of mCDR pathways and a discussion of major initiatives in Canada.
Share state-of-the-sector updates in Canada
Presentations from all relevant organizations summarizing:
Building Winning Conditions for Marine CDR in Canada
This session will explore what is needed to create the enabling conditions for safe, responsible and scalable marine carbon dioxide removal in Canada. Using a multi-dimensional feasibility lens and drawing on the IPCC’s feasibility assessment framework and the ASMASYS unified assessment framework, we will examine opportunities and constraints across science, industry, policy and society.
The session will feature presentations and panel discussions addressing six dimensions:
Contact OFI@dal.ca to express interest in sharing program or projects updates at the mCDR in Canada Forum.
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