Rethinking Science, Policy

Carbon Removal Social [Science]

About the Seminar

October 03, 2024 3:30pm—5:00pm

Understanding and addressing the social dimensions of carbon removal was a challenge. What had we learned so far? Attendees heard findings and insights from three research efforts.

Presentations included:

  • Holly Jean Buck (University at Buffalo) on a new report based on 100 conversations about carbon removal across five US regions.
  • Mahmud Farooque and Amanda Borth (Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes, Arizona State University) on research and engagement efforts.
  • Sara Nawaz (Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal, American University) on research regarding the social considerations of marine carbon removal.

The event concluded with a panel conversation on how social science research can help decision-makers consider responsible and just carbon removal deployment, featuring reflections from:

  • Rory Jacobson, Acting Division Director for Carbon Dioxide Removal, Department of Energy.
  • Marcela Mulholland, Deputy Director of Partnerships, Carbon Removal Alliance.

 

 

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Speakers

Holly Buck

Associate Professor, University of Buffalo

Holly Jean Buck is an Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Buffalo. She is an environmental social scientist and human geographer whose research focuses on public engagement with emerging climate and energy technologies. She holds a…

Sara Nawaz

Director of Research, American University’s Institute

Sara Nawaz is the Director of Research at American University’s Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal. She is an environmental social scientist who works on social dimensions of carbon removal. She studies how carbon removal technologies and policies might be designed…

Rory Jacobson

Head of Policy, Carbon Direct

Rory Jacobson is the Head of Policy at Carbon Direct. Previously, he served as the Director of the Carbon Dioxide Removal program within the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In…

Marcela Mulholland

Deputy Director of Partnerships, Carbon Removal Alliance

Marcela serves as Deputy Director of Partnerships, engaging carbon removal leaders and the broader ecosystem in the policymaking process. She comes to CRA from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) where she led stakeholder engagement…

Amanda Borth

Fellow for Public Engagement in Science Policy at the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).

Amanda Borth is a Fellow for Public Engagement in Science Policy at the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC). Her work specializes in public, community, and stakeholder engagement; science communication; and climate intervention technologies. Her expertise is built on…

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