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Biochar Updates

Looking for Biochar technologies for European Union contest: Submit letter of intent by Feb 29, 2012
01/25/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

International call for biochar technology and product quality contest

Submission date of Letter of Intent: before February 29, 2012

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Submit an Abstract for the International Symposium on Reclamation, Restoration and Rehabilitation Towards a Greener Asia due March 31
01/23/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

Title: International Symposium on Reclamation, Restoration and Rehabilitation Towards a Greener Asia
Date: July 3-5, 2012
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
For more information, please see: http://green-asia.blogspot.com

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Call for Letter of Intent (US): National Science Foundation Climate Change Education (CCE): Due January 24
01/19/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

National Science Foundation Climate Change Education (CCE): Climate Change Education Partnership (CCEP) Program, Phase II                   

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IBI Announces a New Membership Category for Organizations
01/18/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

The IBI organization membership group is designed for associations, non-profits, and other non-commercial institutions and has similar benefits to the commercial-specific Business Membership. Organization memberships are $300 annual and have the following benefits:

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New Report Manure To Energy: Sustainable Solutions for the Chesapeake Bay Region
01/18/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

To read the full report or download, please see: http://www.biochar-international.org/sites/default/files/manure-to-energy%20report.pdf

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Revised Biochar Guidelines Posted Online, New Webinar added - January 24, 2012
01/11/2012
By: Kelpie Wilson

The final draft document: Guidelines for Specifications of Biochars for Use in Soils has now been posted and can be downloaded here.

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Submit an Abstract for 2012 US Biochar Conference (Due February 10, 2012)
01/11/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

The Sonoma Biochar Initiative (SBI) in partnership with the Sonoma Ecology Center have been selected by United States Biochar Initiative (USBI) to host the 2012 US Biochar Conference in Sonoma County, California from July 29 to August 1, 2012.

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Final Call for Abstracts - International Biomass Conference and Expo, April 16-19, Denver, USA
01/04/2012
By: Kelpie Wilson

January 6th is the deadline for submitting abstracts on bioenergy and related topics to the International Biomass Conference and Expo (IBCE). With annual attendances around 1500, this bioenergy conference is where academia, industry, policy makers, regulators, and financiers come together to discuss how bioenergy can advance down economically sustainable and environmentally prudent paths. The upcoming IBCE will be held in Denver, Colorado in the USA on April 16-19, 2012.

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Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia seeking interest from potential research and project implementation partners for biochar stove project
01/04/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

The Department of Chemical Engineering, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia is planning to undertake a biochar stove project and is now seeking interest from potential research and project implementation partners. The project will focus on optimizing pyrolytic stoves for waste biomass in Indonesia, and will include the production and utilization of biochar.

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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Announces Land for Life Award: Deadline Feb 29, 2012
01/03/2012
By: Thayer Tomlinson

The Land for Life Award will recognize innovation and excellence in sustainable land management, particularly collaborative efforts that promote soil health. Three winners will be selected by an expert jury which will grant awards from a total prize fund of up to USD 100,000. Applications are welcome from individuals, businesses, research and academic institutions, local governments, journalists and civil society organizations.

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