{"id":2118,"date":"2023-12-08T01:23:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T08:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/?p=2118"},"modified":"2023-12-09T12:10:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T19:10:52","slug":"2118","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/ceen-2023-capstone-projects\/2118","title":{"rendered":"Atmospheric and Oceanic Carbon Removal Projects to get UBC to Net-Zero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-a33ca42efe2ba5d599cdf34c516442a0 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2494efe3f43a2584118a930b02086976 wp-block-paragraph\">Sanita Rahman | MEL Candidate | DEC 14, 2023 | ROOM C300 @ 14:30 \u2013 15:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-347e95ac20230c6c4869f47000c486eb\">Mentors: Maxi Kniewasser (Staff Client), Jenalee Kluttz (Project Developer) &#8211; UBC SEEDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6188a9ea9ab9845cb2c9319736a51004\">Abstract<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of British Columbia (UBC) has set an ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2035[1], in line with national and global climate goals. To achieve this objective, the SEEDS project has been proposed to evaluate and identify promising carbon removal solutions. This will involve assessing various technologies like CO2 direct air capture, CO2 mineralization, BECCS, and ocean alkaline enhancement. The objective of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and potential of each technology, while considering estimated abatement costs. This analysis will provide UBC with a better understanding of how to support or engage in these innovative projects. The project aligns with British Columbia&#8217;s CleanBC [3] and Canada&#8217;s 2050 net-zero emissions objective [2], as well as international priorities outlined by the Paris Agreement [4] and the International Energy Agency [5]. The study will delve into the strengths and challenges of each technology, providing a comprehensive understanding of their implications. Given the early-stage nature of these technologies, this research project is particularly important as it explores potential obstacles and limitations. Additionally, it performs a market analysis of the global carbon capture industry and discusses the current market trends. It further explores potential partnerships with carbon removal companies, and performs a comparative analysis of their core technologies, market presence and competitive advantages. The findings of this research project will play a crucial role in shaping UBC&#8217;s strategic approach to addressing the climate challenge and fostering sustainable initiatives in carbon removal technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/506-CCS-Transport-and-Storage-Global-CCS-1024x596.jpg\" alt=\"CO2 Capture, Transport and Storage - Global CCS Institute\nImage retrieved from: https:\/\/www.globalccsinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CCS-Transport-and-Storage.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-2125\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" title=\"CO2 Capture, Transport and Storage - Global CCS Institute.      Image retrieved from: https:\/\/www.globalccsinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CCS-Transport-and-Storage.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/506-CCS-Transport-and-Storage-Global-CCS-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/506-CCS-Transport-and-Storage-Global-CCS-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/506-CCS-Transport-and-Storage-Global-CCS-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/506-CCS-Transport-and-Storage-Global-CCS-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/506-CCS-Transport-and-Storage-Global-CCS-2048x1193.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f1833e97cb7a24a74979d3eb3eb54ef wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Background<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project is a part of the University of British Columbia&#8217;s Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Sustainability Program [6], which aims to address pressing societal challenges. The project falls under the &#8220;Accelerate Climate Action&#8221; category, and it makes use of the Campus as a Living Laboratory initiative to contribute substantially to UBC&#8217;s sustainability and well-being commitments. SEEDS promotes interdisciplinary collaborations across faculties and departments based on demand-driven, action-oriented research priorities. This project is a crucial part of SEEDS&#8217; mission, as it explores innovative approaches to carbon removal technologies and emphasizes the urgency of climate action. It aligns with UBC&#8217;s strategic goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through applied research and community engagement, this initiative demonstrates SEEDS&#8217; dedication to advancing sustainability practices and making meaningful societal impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/SEEDS-BIG-5-1024x695.png\" alt=\"UBC SEEDS\nImage Retrieved from: https:\/\/sustain.ubc.ca\/teaching-applied-learning\/seeds-sustainability-program\/research-priorities\" class=\"wp-image-2134\" style=\"width:906px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/SEEDS-BIG-5-1024x695.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/SEEDS-BIG-5-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/SEEDS-BIG-5-768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/melceencapstoneprojects\/files\/2023\/12\/SEEDS-BIG-5.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>UBC commits to net zero emissions by 2035 &#8211; UBC News<\/em>. (2021, December 9). UBC News. https:\/\/news.ubc.ca\/2021\/12\/08\/ubc-commits-to-net-zero-emissions-by-2035\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Net-zero emissions by 2050<\/em>. (2023, October 27). Canada.ca. https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/environment\/weather\/climatechange\/climate-plan\/net-zero-emissions-2050.html<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Home &#8211; CleanBC<\/em>. (2023, December 1). CleanBC. https:\/\/cleanbc.gov.bc.ca\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Paris Agreement<\/em>. (n.d.). United Nations Climate Change. Retrieved December 7, 2023, from https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to Keep the 1.5 \u00b0C Goal in Reach \u2013 Analysis &#8211; IEA<\/em>. (n.d.). IEA. https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/net-zero-roadmap-a-global-pathway-to-keep-the-15-0c-goal-in-reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>SEEDS Sustainability Program<\/em>. (2023, August 29). sustain.ubc.ca. https:\/\/sustain.ubc.ca\/teaching-applied-learning\/seeds-sustainability-program<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-429677a427db5f66d93fbb86af41f169 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fae2d919ac0759520bc1e889a3d280b7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email      :      sanita.ubc@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LinkedIn :     www.linkedin.com\/in\/sanita-rahman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ubc-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e854279c65f1e2120f2d02dc46980233 wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sanita Rahman | MEL Candidate | DEC 14, 2023 | ROOM C300 @ 14:30 \u2013 15:00 Mentors: Maxi Kniewasser (Staff Client), Jenalee Kluttz (Project Developer) &#8211; UBC SEEDS Abstract The University of British Columbia (UBC) has set an ambitious target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2035[1], in line with national and global climate goals. 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