The first part of this session will explore the important role that biochar can play in mitigating climate change. The benefits and challenges associated with its use will be discussed, including its impact on soil fertility and the environment. It will also address the regulatory frameworks surrounding biochar production, including relevant standards and opportunities for circular economy approaches.

The second part will examine how circular economy principles can transform agriculture, promoting the sustainable use of resources, minimising waste, and encouraging eco-friendly farming practices. Strategies such as composting organic waste, recycling nutrients, reducing reliance on synthetic inputs, and integrating agroecological methods to improve soil health and biodiversity will be discussed.

By adopting these practices, farmers can achieve greater resource efficiency, reduce their environmental impact, and foster resilient agricultural systems that contribute to long-term sustainability.

Livestream

Prof. Dr. Bruno Glaser (keynote)
Martin-Luther-University, Germany

How Forest Source Type Influences the Carbon and Nitrogen Content of Biochar
Prof. Dr. María Rosa Mosquera-Losada
University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Early Evidence for the Benefits of Biochar in Organic Regenerative Agriculture
Dr. Lucas Helwig Kohl
Justus Liebig University, Germany

Long-term Effects of Biochar in Soils and Synergies with Enhanced Weathering
Prof. Dr. Claudia Kammann
Hochschule Geisenheim, Germany

Circularity, Connectivity and Agroecology
Oliver Oliveros
Executive Coordinator, Agroecology Coalition

Organic Farming Needs Circularity
Dr. Hans Marten Paulsen
Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute, Germany