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Why Aren’t We Talking About Ocean Fertilization?

Every so often, an idea comes along that is so simple and effective it feels like a no-brainer—until you realize just how much resistance it faces. That’s exactly what’s happening with ocean fertilization, a method of removing carbon from the atmosphere that should be at the center of climate discussions but instead has been pushed to the fringes.

Quico Toro’s recent article, “The Reason You’ve Never Heard of Ocean Fertilization”, dives into why this promising solution remains so obscure. The short answer? Environmental groups have done a fantastic job of shutting it down before it ever had a chance.

The science behind ocean fertilization is solid. It’s based on the research of oceanographer John Martin, who showed that adding small amounts of iron to iron-deficient parts of the ocean could trigger massive phytoplankton blooms. These blooms not only support marine life but also pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sink it to the ocean floor. In theory, it’s an incredibly efficient and natural way to sequester CO₂.

But here’s where things get complicated. Instead of embracing the potential of this method, organizations like Greenpeace and WWF led the charge against it, warning of possible ecological side effects and claiming it was a dangerous form of geoengineering. Their concerns weren’t entirely baseless—any large-scale intervention in nature has risks—but their opposition effectively stalled progress. The LOHAFEX experiment, a major international attempt to study iron fertilization, was nearly canceled due to these pressures.

This brings up a bigger issue: Why do we allow fear to dictate our response to climate change? The argument that geoengineering solutions like ocean fertilization create a “moral hazard” (because they might distract from emissions reductions) is deeply flawed. We need to throw every viable solution at the climate crisis, and yet, we keep rejecting the ones that don’t fit neatly into the established narrative.

Toro’s piece is a must-read because it challenges the assumption that environmental activism always leads us toward the best solutions. Sometimes, it shuts them down. If we truly care about restoring the climate, we need to question who gets to decide what ideas are worth exploring—and whether we can afford to keep ignoring options like ocean fertilization.

Read the full article here: The Reason You’ve Never Heard of Ocean Fertilization

CO2 Removal, Net Zero, OIF
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

Can Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) Help the World Reach Net Zero by 2030?

The Urgency of Net Zero

As the world grapples with rising temperatures and worsening climate impacts, the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 is increasingly seen as insufficient. Some scientists argue that to avoid the most severe climate tipping points—such as the collapse of ice sheets, massive biodiversity loss, and extreme weather amplification—we must dramatically accelerate our timeline.

While reaching net zero by 2030 may seem unattainable given current global policies, a growing number of experts suggest that rapid deployment of scalable carbon removal solutions could make it feasible.

Can Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) play a decisive role in making it happen? Let’s break it down with real numbers.

The Scale of the Net Zero Challenge

How Much CO₂ Do We Need to Remove?

  • Current global CO₂ emissions: ~40 gigatons (Gt) per year (as of 2023)¹.
  • To reach net zero, we must:
    • Eliminate most human-caused emissions through clean energy, electrification, and efficiency.
    • Remove any remaining CO₂ through negative emissions technologies.

Even with ambitious emissions cuts, we will still need to remove 10-20 Gt CO₂ per year to fully offset hard-to-abate sectors like aviation, industry, and agriculture².

Can OIF Remove Enough CO₂ to Get Us to Net Zero by 2030?

OIF’s Potential for Carbon Removal

Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) stimulates phytoplankton growth by adding iron to iron-deficient regions of the ocean. This boosts photosynthesis, leading to carbon capture as phytoplankton absorb CO₂ and transport a portion to the deep ocean when they die, where it remains sequestered for centuries.

Based on previous experiments and modeling³:

  • 1 ton of iron can stimulate 100,000 to 200,000 tons of phytoplankton growth.
  • Each ton of phytoplankton captures roughly 0.15 tons of CO₂.
  • This means 1 ton of iron could remove 15,000 to 30,000 tons of CO₂.

At full-scale deployment, OIF could remove:

  • 1 Gt CO₂ per year using ~67,000 tons of iron⁴.
  • 60 Gt CO₂ per year using ~4 million tons of iron (a fraction of global iron ore mining)⁴.

This suggests that, in theory, OIF alone could remove all human-caused CO₂ emissions annually, making net zero by 2030 possible—if deployed at scale.

What Would It Take to Implement OIF at Scale?

Speed & Feasibility of Deployment

Scaling OIF to full capacity requires rapid coordination, investment, and international collaboration. The Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA) is now leading the charge to scale up the Climate Restoration Industry, bringing together scientists, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to deploy OIF at the speed and scale required.

  • Pilot Projects (2025-2026) – CRA is supporting initial OIF trials, validating methodologies, and ensuring MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) systems meet scientific and policy standards. These small-scale deployments will provide critical data on CO₂ sequestration efficiency and ecosystem impacts.
  • Expansion to Multiple Locations (2027-2028) – Building on pilot success, OIF projects will be deployed across multiple ocean regions, increasing CO₂ removal capacity to several gigatons per year while refining monitoring systems and securing regulatory approvals.
  • Full-Scale Deployment (2029-2030) – CRA is working to facilitate global-scale OIF deployment, reaching 60 Gt CO₂ removal per year by 2030. This level of carbon removal would not only achieve net zero emissions globally but also drive net-negative emissions, actively restoring the climate to pre-industrial conditions.

With CRA at the forefront of rapidly scaling the Climate Restoration Industry, OIF could put the world on track to achieve net zero by 2030—or even sooner.

Conclusion: OIF Can Be the Fastest Path to Net Zero

The world does not have to wait until 2050 to reach net zero. With bold action, we can get there by 2030—or even sooner.

🌍 OIF is the only carbon removal solution scalable enough to offset global emissions in time.
💡 By investing in OIF now, we can accelerate climate restoration and secure a livable future.

Call to Action: Let’s Make Net Zero by 2030 a Reality

OIF is not a distant idea—it’s a ready-to-scale climate solution. But we need funding, policy support, and international cooperation to make it happen.

👉 Join us in scaling OIF to restore our climate faster than ever before. Let’s achieve net zero and beyond!

Sources

  1. Global Carbon Project (2023). Global Carbon Budget 2023.
  2. IPCC (2022). Sixth Assessment Report on Climate Change Mitigation.
  3. Martin, J.H. et al. (1991). Iron deficiency limits phytoplankton growth in the north-east Pacific subarctic. Nature, 350, 227-229.
  4. Smetacek, V., & Naqvi, S.W.A. (2008). The next generation of iron fertilization experiments in the Southern Ocean. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 366(1882), 3947-3967.
CO2 Removal, OIF, Policy
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

How Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) Accelerates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A Climate Solution That Drives Global Progress

As the world searches for effective climate solutions, Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) emerges as a powerful tool—not just for reducing CO₂ but for driving economic growth, restoring marine ecosystems, and improving global food security. While primarily seen as a climate restoration strategy, OIF has the potential to accelerate multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), benefiting people, economies, and the planet.

OIF’s Impact on Key SDGs

1. SDG 13: Climate Action

✅ Removing CO₂ at Gigaton Scale – OIF enhances the ocean’s ability to absorb CO₂, potentially removing up to 60 Gt of CO₂ per year, helping restore pre-industrial climate conditions.
✅ Strengthening Ocean-Based Carbon Removal – As part of a global climate strategy, OIF helps meet Paris Agreement goals and stabilizes the climate for future generations.

2. SDG 14: Life Below Water

✅ Restoring Marine Ecosystems – By stimulating phytoplankton blooms, OIF increases marine biodiversity, supporting healthier oceans.
✅ Replenishing Global Fish Stocks – More phytoplankton means more zooplankton, more small fish, and ultimately more large fish, revitalizing fisheries and marine food chains.

3. SDG 2: Zero Hunger

✅ Increasing Seafood Production – OIF could significantly expand global fish populations, providing a reliable source of protein for millions.
✅ Supporting Coastal Communities – Fisheries are critical for food security in many developing nations. By boosting fish stocks, OIF helps sustain local economies and nutrition.

Can Climate Restoration Solve Hunger?

4. SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

✅ Creating New Jobs in the Blue Economy – OIF has the potential to create thousands of jobs per deployment site, from marine research and vessel operations to fisheries and carbon credit markets.
✅ Strengthening Coastal Economies – Fishing, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology will benefit, ensuring sustainable economic growth.

Can Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) Drive Economic Development?

5. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

✅ Scaling Carbon Removal Technologies – OIF will drive innovation in ocean monitoring, carbon credit verification, and sustainable fisheries management.
✅ Expanding Marine Biotechnology – From biofuels to pharmaceuticals, OIF-enhanced plankton blooms can unlock new industries.

6. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production

✅ Sustainable Seafood Production – OIF can increase fish stocks without overexploitation, ensuring long-term food security.
✅ Reducing Pressure on Land-Based Agriculture – More seafood availability means less demand for resource-intensive livestock farming, cutting water and land use.

7. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

✅ International Collaboration – OIF requires cooperation between governments, NGOs, scientific institutions, and investors, fostering global partnerships.
✅ Unlocking Climate Finance – OIF-based carbon credits can attract billions in investments, supporting sustainable development worldwide.

A Multi-SDG Climate Solution

Unlike traditional carbon removal methods, OIF doesn’t just capture CO₂—it revitalizes ecosystems, strengthens economies, and feeds millions. By integrating climate restoration with economic and social progress, OIF can be a game-changer for achieving global sustainability goals.

Call to Action: Support OIF for a Sustainable Future

The Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA) is at the forefront of scaling OIF as a multi-SDG accelerator, ensuring that its deployment delivers economic, environmental, and social benefits.

CRA is actively working with governments, businesses, and international organizations to integrate OIF into global carbon removal strategies, sustainable fisheries management, and blue economy investments.

By aligning OIF with climate finance, policy incentives, and corporate sustainability commitments, CRA is ensuring that ocean-based climate restoration is not only scientifically sound but also economically viable and socially impactful.

The time to act is now. Ocean Iron Fertilization is more than a climate solution—it’s a catalyst for economic resilience, food security, and environmental restoration.

👉 Join us in advancing OIF as a global solution. Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, or sustainability advocate, your support can help accelerate multiple SDGs and create a thriving, climate-restored world.

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Nature Based Solutions, Ocean, OIF
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

Can Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) Drive Economic Development?

From Climate Restoration to Economic Growth

While Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) is primarily seen as a climate restoration tool, its economic potential is just as compelling. By stimulating marine productivity, OIF can unlock new revenue streams, create jobs, and revitalize coastal economies.

This article explores how large-scale OIF deployment can:

  • Create thousands of jobs per deployment site across marine industries.
  • Boost global fisheries, increasing seafood supply and income for fishing communities.
  • Develop new industries, from carbon markets to ocean-based biotechnology.
  • Strengthen coastal economies, providing sustainable livelihoods.

How OIF Can Boost the Global Economy

1. Job Creation: Thousands of New Jobs Per OIF Site

At full-scale operation, 60 Gt of CO₂ removal per year would be distributed across 30-50 OIF deployment sites worldwide. Each site would need a dedicated workforce across research, vessel operations, fisheries, and carbon credit management.

A single OIF deployment site is estimated to create:

  • Marine Research & Science: Each site would require oceanographers, climate scientists, and engineers, employing 300-500 people per site.
  • Vessel Operations & Logistics: With multiple vessels per site conducting iron dispersal, monitoring, and maintenance, each site would employ 1,500-2,500 maritime workers.
  • Fisheries & Seafood Industry: Increased fish biomass from OIF would expand local fisheries. Each site could support 20,000-40,000 new jobs in fishing, processing, and distribution.
  • Carbon Credit & MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification): Managing and verifying climate credits would require 500-1,000 financial and regulatory professionals per site.
  • Marine Biotechnology & Innovation: Growth in bio-based industries like algae-derived products and pharmaceuticals would create 200-500 jobs per site.

Across 30-50 sites, global job creation from OIF would be 900,000 to 2.2 million jobs worldwide, depending on the scale of deployment.

2. Enhancing Fisheries and Aquaculture

  • By stimulating phytoplankton blooms, OIF increases fish populations, supporting commercial fisheries.
  • A single OIF site could generate millions of tons of additional fish biomass, supporting thousands of local jobs.
  • Seafood is a $400 billion global industry—enhancing fish stocks means increased profitability for businesses and food security for communities.

3. Creating a Carbon Credit Market

  • OIF removes gigatons of CO₂ from the atmosphere, making it eligible for climate credits.
  • With the carbon market projected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2027, OIF-based credits could become a major revenue stream.
  • Each site could generate millions of carbon credits annually, attracting funding from corporations, governments, and ESG investors.

4. Fueling Marine Biotechnology & Innovation

  • OIF-driven plankton blooms can support new bio-based industries, such as algae-based biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable fish feed.
  • Each OIF site could serve as a hub for marine innovation, creating spin-off industries in biotechnology.

A Blueprint for Sustainable Economic Growth

OIF is not just an environmental solution—it’s an economic strategy. By scaling up this approach, we can:

✅ Create thousands of jobs per site in ocean-based industries.
✅ Boost global food supply with sustainable fisheries.
✅ Develop new financial opportunities through carbon credits.
✅ Drive innovation in marine-based industries.

Call to Action: Be Part of the Blue Economy Revolution

The Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA) is spearheading the development of a new blue economy, where OIF is not only a climate solution but also an engine for economic growth.

CRA is working to rapidly scale OIF operations, attracting investment in carbon markets, fisheries, and marine biotechnology while ensuring that new industries create sustainable, long-term jobs.

By bringing together entrepreneurs, scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders, CRA is accelerating the transition to an economy that thrives on climate restoration—creating millions of jobs while regenerating ocean ecosystems.

We need partners, investors, and policymakers to help bring this vision to reality.

👉 Join us in shaping the future. Support our OIF initiative and be part of a sustainable economic revolution.

Sources

  1. FAO (2022). The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
  2. BloombergNEF (2023). Carbon Markets Outlook: Growth Trends and Forecasts.
  3. Allied Market Research (2022). Marine Biotechnology Market Size & Forecast, 2021-2027.

Does this version match your vision? Let me know if you want further refinements!

Nature Based Solutions, Ocean, OIF
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

Can Climate Restoration Solve Hunger?

The Connection Between Climate and Food Security

Hunger remains one of the most pressing global challenges, and organizations like The Hunger Project and RESULTS have been at the forefront of efforts to eradicate it. The Hunger Project focuses on empowering communities to develop sustainable food systems through grassroots leadership, education, and self-reliance programs¹. RESULTS is a global advocacy organization dedicated to ending poverty by influencing policy changes related to food security, healthcare, and economic opportunity².

Some of our team members are proud graduates of these organizations, and their experience in tackling food insecurity informs our work in climate restoration.

But what if one of the most powerful tools for addressing global hunger isn’t just in agriculture—but in the ocean? And what if restoring the ocean’s natural productivity could help secure nutritious food for billions?

This is the intriguing possibility offered by Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF).

How OIF Might Boost Fish Populations

OIF works by adding small amounts of iron to nutrient-poor regions of the ocean, stimulating phytoplankton blooms. These microscopic plants capture CO₂ from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, converting it into organic biomass that forms the base of the marine food chain—ultimately feeding zooplankton, small fish, and larger fish species.

So, what could happen if we scaled OIF to its full theoretical potential?

Let’s explore a “what if” scenario to understand the magnitude of the opportunity.

A Hypothetical Calculation: From CO₂ to Fish

1. CO₂ Conversion to Biomass

  • Phytoplankton convert CO₂ into organic matter at roughly 1 ton CO₂ → 2 tons phytoplankton biomass³.
  • Not all of this biomass reaches the upper levels of the food web—some is consumed or recycled at lower levels.

2. Trophic Efficiency and Fish Yield

  • Energy transfer through the marine food chain follows a general 10% rule⁴:
    • 10% of phytoplankton becomes zooplankton
    • 10% of zooplankton becomes small fish
    • 10% of small fish becomes large fish

3. Scaling the Hypothetical Impact of Full OIF Deployment

If OIF were deployed globally to remove 60 Gt of CO₂ annually, we might see:

  • 120 Gt of phytoplankton biomass (at a 2:1 ratio)³
  • 12 Gt of zooplankton biomass
  • 1.2 Gt of small fish biomass
  • 0.12 Gt (120 million tons) of large fish biomass

4. What Could That Mean for Food Security?

The global average fish consumption per person is around 20 kg (44 lbs) per year⁵.

  • In this scenario, 120 million tons of extra large fish could theoretically feed 6 billion people annually.

A Possibility Worth Exploring

Of course, this scenario is based on ideal conditions and simplified assumptions. In the real world, many factors—ecological limits, ocean currents, nutrient cycling, biodiversity impacts, and policy considerations—would influence the actual outcomes of large-scale OIF.

But even if a fraction of this potential is realized, it could transform global food systems. A 10% increase in ocean productivity, for example, could support hundreds of millions of people with additional seafood protein, bolster coastal economies, and provide critical support to regions facing hunger.

The Role of CRA: Restoring the Climate, Regenerating Life

The Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA) is not only advancing Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) as a climate solution but also as a bold strategy to support global food security. By coordinating large-scale OIF deployment, CRA works with scientists, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to restore ocean ecosystems and revitalize fisheries.

Through strategic partnerships and funding, CRA ensures that OIF benefits coastal communities, small-scale fishers, and global seafood markets, making abundant, nutritious food more accessible to billions. With the potential to significantly increase the global fish supply, CRA’s leadership in scaling OIF is a key step toward ending hunger while restoring the climate.

Call to Action: Join the Movement

Restoring the climate isn’t just about reducing carbon—it’s about regenerating life. Our Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) project has the potential to enhance marine ecosystems, increase fish populations, and help alleviate global hunger.

We’re looking for partners, funders, and advocates to help scale this promising solution. By supporting CRA’s OIF initiative, you’re investing in both climate restoration and food security for future generations.

👉 Invest in a livable future. Support our OIF Project.

Sources

  1. The Hunger Project. (2024). “Our Work.” Retrieved from https://thp.org/our-work
  2. RESULTS. (2024). “About Us.” Retrieved from https://results.org/about
  3. Martin, J.H., Gordon, R.M., & Fitzwater, S.E. (1991). “Iron deficiency limits phytoplankton growth in the north-east Pacific subarctic.” Nature, 350, 227–229.
  4. Pauly, D. & Christensen, V. (1995). “Primary production required to sustain global fisheries.” Nature, 374, 255–257.
  5. FAO (2022). The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Communications
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

Climate Restoration Update, Donations & Investments

Dear Friends and Supporters,  

Realizing the vision of a safe climate for our grandchildren requires significant funding.

Thanks to your commitment and generosity, we successfully raised the funds needed to complete the first step: The Buoy Test (budget: around $80K).

While The Buoy Test enters its final stages, we are shifting our collective focus to our next milestone: the CRA OIF project.

To complete the project we’ll need to raise millions of dollars, which may come in the form of donations, investments or both.

To help us succeed, we are forming two groups:

The CRA Fundraising Committee will help develop and implement fundraising strategies to invite more people to contribute and ensure we have sufficient funds to support and grow our operations.

The Climate Restoration Investors Club will bring together forward-thinking impact investors dedicated to restoring the climate for their/our grandchildren, while generating meaningful financial returns. Members will gain access to curated, high-impact investment opportunities that drive meaningful change.

Founding members of this exclusive club will help design the ethical and practical principles of investments within the Climate Restoration Industry, where the mission always comes first, and profits are a second priority.

If you are interested in participating in or shaping either one of these initiatives, I invite you to connect with me at ilan.mandel@gcr.fund and we will schedule a time for a personal conversation.

Together, we can restore the climate for future generations!

With hope and determination,

Ilan Mandel
Central Coordinator, The Climate Restoration Alliance
Managing Director, The Grandparents Fund for Climate Restoration
Climate Restoration Ambassador

CO2 Removal, Ocean, OIF
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

How a Tiny Amount of Iron Could Reverse Climate Change

Can we restore the climate with a simple, cost-effective process? The math behind ocean iron fertilization (OIF) suggests we can.

In his post, Peter Fiekowsky breaks down the astonishing efficiency of OIF—how adding a small amount of iron to specific parts of the ocean can trigger massive phytoplankton blooms that pull CO₂ from the atmosphere. The numbers are staggering:

Key Takeaways:

  1. 1 ton of iron can capture up to 200,000 tons of CO₂.
  2. OIF could scale up to remove 60 gigatons of CO₂ per year, enough to restore pre-industrial levels.
  3. The 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo unintentionally demonstrated OIF’s potential when volcanic ash triggered a phytoplankton bloom, leading to a measurable cooling effect.

At the Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA), we focus on science-backed, scalable solutions that don’t just slow climate change but reverse it. OIF is one of the most promising tools we have to achieve that goal.

Read the full post by Peter Fiekowsky here.
https://climaterestoration.substack.com/p/the-startling-math-of-ocean-iron

Communications
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

Post-Webinar Climate Restoration Implementation Update

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Thank you so much!

The webinar last week was a great success and the responses we got were extremely supportive and encouraging!

We have raised all the money we need to complete the buoy test!

Together, we can build a thriving future for Planet Earth and all of humanity!

With hope and determination,

Ilan Mandel
Central Coordinator, The Climate Restoration Alliance
Climate Restoration Ambassador

Here is the webinar recording:

 

Communications, Policy
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

A Breakthrough for Climate Restoration That Almost Went Unnoticed

While much of the world was focused elsewhere on November 5, 2024, a major milestone in climate restoration quietly took place—the Climate Restoration Resolution was officially introduced in the U.S. Congress.

In this post, Peter Fiekowsky highlights this critical step toward institutionalizing climate restoration as a global priority. Unlike traditional climate policies that focus on slowing emissions, the Climate Restoration Resolution sets an ambitious goal: returning atmospheric CO₂ to safe pre-industrial levels by 2050. This is a shift from merely mitigating damage to actively restoring the climate for future generations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Climate Restoration Resolution was introduced in Congress, marking a historic moment for the movement.
  • This resolution is unique in that it goes beyond net zero—it establishes the need to remove excess CO₂ and restore the climate to safe levels.
  • The resolution supports large-scale climate restoration solutions like ocean iron fertilization (OIF), direct air capture, and ecosystem regeneration.
  • To truly restore the climate, we must move beyond incremental progress and implement high-impact, science-backed interventions.

At the Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA), we are committed to turning this vision into reality. The Climate Restoration Resolution is a key step in securing governmental and institutional support for the large-scale deployment of CO₂ removal solutions. Our mission is to ensure that climate restoration becomes an actionable, funded global priority—because the world cannot afford to wait.

Read the full post by Peter Fiekowsky here:
https://climaterestoration.substack.com/p/on-november-5th-while-you-werent

Communications, Featured
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

California is Burning – Time to Wake Up?

Dear Friends and Supporters,

As I write this, countless people around the world are being displaced by the effects of global warming, with many of the hardest-hit communities located in developing countries.

Most recently, we have witnessed the devastating fires in Los Angeles, which have resulted in at least 24 fatalities and left over a dozen individuals unaccounted for. The fires have burned more than 30,000 acres—an area larger than San Francisco—and destroyed over 12,000 homes and businesses. Approximately 150,000 residents have been displaced, with many seeking refuge in shelters.

Our thoughts, prayers, and, in some cases, direct assistance have been extended to the people of Los Angeles. At the same time, we must remember that these are some of the wealthiest communities on the planet. What about the tens of millions of forcibly displaced individuals worldwide who lack such resources and support?

As we enter 2025, a pivotal year for Climate Restoration, we recognize these sobering truths and renew our commitment to achieving full-scale carbon dioxide removal (60 Gt/year) by 2030:

  1. We are all in this together.
    We are all crew members aboard Spaceship Earth.
  2. The road ahead will be challenging.
    The situation may worsen before it improves.
  3. We must stay the course.
    Climate restoration efforts must persist regardless of social, political, or financial instability—or who holds power in government.

Indeed, Climate Restoration is the bridge that can lead us safely across the chasm into a new era of humanity flourishing for millennia.

Our commitment to our children, grandchildren, and future generations may well be our guiding light in the challenging years ahead.

As we reflect on 2024 and plan for 2025, we are designing a strong foundation to carry us to the end of the decade.

Initiatives such as the Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) Project, the Buoy Test, the Satellite Data Analysis Algorithm, the First Annual Climate Restoration Summit, and the Climate Restoration Alliance itself are being launched and organized into a cohesive platform.

This platform is designed to scale our efforts so that Climate Restoration becomes fully operational by the end of the decade, putting humanity on a path to a safe and sustainable climate like we had 100 years ago.

We will report on our progress on January 30 – SAVE THE DATE!

The urgency of restoring our climate to pre-industrial levels has never been greater.

Together, we can create a future where Planet Earth thrives, and humanity flourishes.

With hope and determination,

Ilan Mandel, Central Coordinator, The Climate Restoration Alliance
Climate Restoration Ambassador

 

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