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CO2 Removal, OIF, Policy
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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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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, CR Ambassadors, Policy
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

Climate Restoration Update: U.S. Elections & Frank Mondi

To those who are committed to Climate Restoration:

The recent U.S. election has raised questions about the future of Climate Restoration efforts. To set the record straight: we are moving full speed ahead, and we do not anticipate any new barriers on the horizon. Our roadmap is simple: begin restoring the climate next year, reach full-scale by 2030 and restore the climate by 2050.

Progress is being made on all fronts: the projects are moving forward, funding campaigns are underway, and more and more people and organizations are adopting the Climate Restoration Resolution.

The Grandparents Fund for Climate Restoration supports critical Climate Restoration programs that can reach full-scale by 2030, and restore a safe climate for our children by 2050 and give them a livable planet.

One of these programs is the Climate Restoration Alliance that invites people, organizations and communities to commit to restoring the climate by 2050 and make Climate Restoration an idea whose time has come. (“Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come” — Victor Hugo).

We are pleased to feature our newest Climate Restoration Ambassador – Frank Mondi, who is also a member of the Climate Restoration Alliance Steering Committee.

Among other things, Frank was instrumental in getting the Climate Restoration Resolution introduced in Congress (see below), and in getting Rotarians, Clubs and Districts to commit to Climate Restoration.

A personal message from Frank is included below.

We will continue to keep you up to date on our progress and align our growing and powerful Climate Restoration community.

For future generations.

Ilan Mandel, The Grandparents Fund for Climate Restoration

Sensors & Buoy Test For Climate Restoration Projects

The first Climate Restoration project is developing nicely.

As you recall, OIF (Ocean Iron Fertilization) is about replicating a natural CO2 removal process by intentionally adding of small amounts of iron to the ocean surface to promote phytoplankton blooms.

Before launching the pilot OIF Project in the Philippines, we are planning a small experiment in California to test the measuring equipment. This involves deploying 3 buoys equipped with sensors connected via satellite.

The buoys will be deployed 60-70 miles off shore, and float around for about a month while we track their position and CO2 levels at their location.

A team of San Francisco Bay Area scientists and engineers is currently working on integrating a CO2 sensor with the buoy, so that CO2 data will be sent via the buoy’s built-in satellite communication.

As the Buoy Test Project developed, its budget grew to $70,000 with some added unexpected expenses. Our plan is to raise $50,000 from Rotary members and clubs, and match it with $20,000 from the Climate Restoration Fund.

The fundraising campaign was launched last week, and Rotarians are invited to make donations via the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore.

INTRODUCED: Climate Restoration Congressional Resolution

Whatever your reaction was to the result of the US Election on Nov 5 – Climate Restoration had a BIG WIN that day: The Climate Restoration Congressional Resolution (H.Res.1563) was introduced in Congress!

The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA] and sponsored by Rep. Anna Eshoo, G. [D-CA], Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, [D-CA], Rep. Shri Thanedar, [D-MI] and Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, [D-NY].

This is a huge step forward in making Climate Restoration an Idea Whose Time Has Come!

For our US friends: please thank your Member of Congress, or invite her/him to cosponsor it.

NEW: The Togo Bamboo Project

While removing the excess carbon from the atmosphere is our focus, we also support regional carbon removal projects that have the potential to scale, while providing social and economic co-benefits.

The Climate Restoration Fund is proud to support the Togo Bamboo Project, developed by the Climate Restoration Network, in partnership with multiple Togo stakeholders, including the Togolese Government.

Bamboo is known for its rapid growth rate and high carbon sequestration ability.

The Togo Bamboo Project aims to create a thriving and sustainable non-invasive Bamboo cultivation & industry on 10,000 hectares in the Northern region of Togo, near Tandjouare.

This project clarifies that the brand of Climate Restoration goes beyond just the atmosphere. We recommend that all climate action be branded as Climate Restoration since Climate Restoration is focused on the goal of giving our children a livable planet and everyone can participate.

Beyond direct employment, the project will engage with local communities to ensure their involvement and benefit. This will include educational programs on environmental stewardship, sustainable farming practices, and the benefits of bamboo in soil conservation and reforestation.

With this newsletter, we are officially launching the fundraising campaign for this project.

Climate Restoration Ambassador of the Month:
Frank Mondi

Frank-Mondi

I am a retired Veterinarian who has been blessed with a beautiful wife of 61 years, 4 wonderful children, 11 amazing grandchildren and 4 precious great grandchildren.

I’ve had a rewarding career caring for many 4-legged family members who provide us with unconditional love.

As a man of faith, I believe that each of us is given an opportunity to have our lives make a difference in our world. A world where the lives of our children, grandchildren, pets and wildlife are at stake.

My favorite quote:

“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in that gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.”  

Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President (1858-1919). 

I contribute to The Grandparent’s Fund on a regular basis as one expression of my caring, and I take every opportunity that I have to make a difference by bringing up the conversation about my concerns for our climate.

Please join us in making Climate Restoration an Idea Whose Time Has Come!

Please sign the resolution (or click my link below) and make a monthly contribution to express your commitment to future generations:

https://donorbox.org/gcrfund

If you’d like to learn more about being a Climate Restoration Ambassador please reach out to us!

Warmly,

Frank A. Mondi, VMD
Climate Restoration Ambassador to Rotary
https://climaterestorationalliance.org/ambassadors/frank-mondi-rotary/

Communications, Policy
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

The Ethical Dilemma: If We Can End the Climate Crisis, Why Haven’t We?

Imagine you’re standing at the edge of a burning building. Inside, people are trapped—but there’s a fire extinguisher within reach. Would you use it?

Now, imagine that same scenario, but on a global scale. The planet is overheating, ecosystems are collapsing, and future generations are in danger. Yet, we have the tools to restore the climate—and we’re not using them.

In two recent blog posts, Peter Fiekowsky asks the uncomfortable but urgent question: Why haven’t we ended the climate crisis? He challenges the common belief that solving climate change is impossible or that our best hope is merely limiting the damage. The truth? We already have the science and technology to restore a safe climate. The real barrier is us.

The Science Says We Can Do It—So Why Aren’t We?

In Why Haven’t We Ended the Climate Crisis?, Fiekowsky breaks down the stark contrast between what we assume is possible and what actually is possible. Most climate efforts focus on reducing emissions, which is like slowing down the burning building rather than putting out the fire.

But the reality is that we don’t have to accept an overheated planet. The tools exist to actively remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and restore it to pre-industrial levels:

  • Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF): A proven process that can stimulate plankton growth, pulling CO₂ from the air on a massive scale.
  • Direct Air Capture (DAC): Technology that literally vacuums CO₂ out of the atmosphere.
  • Enhanced Rock Weathering and Ecosystem Restoration: Natural processes that accelerate carbon removal.

Yet, despite this, climate policies continue to focus on slowing the damage instead of reversing it.

Is It Just a Question of Belief?

In Can We Really End the Climate Crisis?, Fiekowsky argues that the biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s mindset.

For decades, the dominant climate narrative has been one of sacrifice, adaptation, and mitigation. Governments, NGOs, and even scientists have reinforced the idea that we can only limit warming, not undo it. The idea that we could actually restore the climate seems too radical—even though science supports it.

This raises an ethical question: If we have the ability to restore a safe climate but don’t, is that a failure of leadership? A moral failing?

A Call to Action: From Fear to Restoration

At Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA), we reject the idea that future generations must suffer the consequences of climate change. We believe in solutions, not despair.

The challenge now is not whether we can end the climate crisis—it’s whether we choose to. It’s time to move past the outdated mindset of mere survival and embrace climate restoration as the new standard.

We have the fire extinguisher. Will we use it?

Read Peter Fiekowsky’s full posts here:
🔗 Why Haven’t We Ended the Climate Crisis? → https://climaterestoration.substack.com/p/why-havent-we-ended-the-climate-crisis
🔗 Can We Really End the Climate Crisis? → https://climaterestoration.substack.com/p/can-we-really-end-the-climate-crisis

Communications, Policy, Safety & Governance
By CRA Admin

By: CRA Admin

The Path Back to 300 ppm: COP 27 Press Releases

During COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, a unique space emerged as a hub for bold discussions and visionary thinking—the Climate Restoration Villa. Produced by the Climate Restoration Network (CRN), this villa hosted a series of intimate, high-impact gatherings that brought together scientists, policymakers, investors, and activists, all united by a shared goal: to move beyond mitigation and adaptation and focus on restoring a safe and healthy climate.

Key Messages and Discussions

The events at the villa centered around the urgent need for large-scale climate restoration efforts. While much of the global conversation at COP27 revolved around reducing emissions and adapting to climate change, the villa provided a space to ask a different question: How do we return our planet to the climate conditions that have sustained human civilization for millennia?

Highlighted Events

  1. Beyond Net Zero: The Path to Climate Restoration
    A panel of leading scientists and innovators discussed breakthrough solutions capable of removing carbon from the atmosphere at the scale necessary to restore pre-industrial climate conditions. The conversation emphasized the need to move beyond carbon neutrality and set clear, measurable climate restoration goals.

  2. Financing Climate Restoration
    Experts from the investment and philanthropy sectors explored innovative funding mechanisms for large-scale restoration projects. The discussion covered emerging financial instruments, the role of carbon and plastic credits, and the potential for global climate restoration funds.

  3. Restoring Ocean Ecosystems to Capture Carbon
    With a focus on ocean-based solutions, this session highlighted methods such as ocean iron fertilization and seaweed restoration. Scientists and environmental leaders debated how to responsibly implement these solutions while ensuring ecosystem health.

  4. Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Restoration
    Indigenous leaders shared traditional ecological practices that align with modern restoration efforts. The discussion underscored the importance of integrating indigenous wisdom into global climate strategies.

  5. Empowering Youth to Lead Climate Restoration
    Recognizing the crucial role of young leaders, this session provided a platform for youth activists to engage in the climate restoration movement and advocate for policies that support large-scale action.

Press Releases from COP27

Throughout COP27, CRN issued several press releases highlighting significant developments in climate restoration efforts:

A New Era for Climate Action

The Climate Restoration Villa at COP27 was more than just a venue; it was a catalyst for a new era in climate action. It challenged conventional narratives, fostered collaboration across disciplines, and reinforced the message that restoring our climate is not only possible but necessary.

For more information and access to related press releases, visit the Climate Restoration Network COP27 page.

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