Call for Papers

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

This is a call for you to submit an abstract on your use of biochar or your related research. Abstracts are requested covering all aspects of biochar use, production, and research -- from agricultural and other biochar users, biochar producers, scientists, engineers, students, policy analysts and policy makers.

We seek abstracts of 200-300 words on one page including graphics. This call for abstracts concludes February 10, 2012.

Conference Tracks:
General program areas are:
  • Biochar Use in Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biochar Production Technologies
  • Biochar Financing and Entrepreneurial Opportunities
  • Biochar for Climate Adaptation and Energy Generation
  • Biochar Policy, Regulations, and “Cutting Edge” Innovative Actions
  • Physical and chemical characteristics of biochar
  • Biochar production
  • Growing sustainable biomass for/with biochar
  • Soil fertility and biochar
  • Physical and chemical carbon sequestration and life cycle analysis
  • Carbon markets and carbon market policy
  • Marketing and market segmentation of biochar
  • Economics of biochar
  • Economics of biochar Social issues (biomass use and sustainability, cultural concerns, urban farming, building political momentum)

All abstracts will be considered for posters. Conference organizers will select papers for oral presentations from the set of abstracts received. Notification of acceptance will be provided by March 10, 2012.

Submit your abstract online:
http://2012.biochar.us.com/present

The 2012 US Biochar Conference is designed to advance our understanding of the economic, science and policy issues related to biochar as both an amendment for soils as well as agent to sequester carbon. The conference is focused on practical results, especially regarding biochar production and its use in agriculture. California’s reputation for progressive policy and venture capital resources provide an excellent setting to showcase new innovative technologies like biochar. Sonoma is a leader in agricultural innovation and climate adaptation.

Sonoma County is a prime location to visit in mid-summer. Tours will be available to local wineries and farms. The conference sessions will be held at Sonoma State University, where very reasonably priced three-night on- campus housing package is offered, including all meals; others may choose to stay in nearby hotels. Scholarships may be available, especially for students and representatives from underserved communities. 

The 2012 US Biochar Conference is presented by Sonoma Biochar Initiative and Sonoma Ecology Center. The Sonoma Biochar Initiative (SBI) is dedicated to promoting biochar education, production, and use. SBI is sponsored by the Sonoma Ecology Center, a Sonoma Valley non-profit working collaboratively to sustain and enhance ecological health.

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