Backing local innovation to build a global carbon removal market

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to carbon removal. The sector depends on regional solutions built on local strengths. River alkalinity in Nova Scotia, basalt spreading in Scotland, biochar in Ghana—each has distinct ecosystems, policies, and expertise.To reach gigaton scale, these pathways must all advance in parallel. Together, they form the foundation of an interconnected, resilient market for carbon removal.That’s why we fund across regions and technologies. Because solving a global problem requires a truly global market.Around the world, innovators are emerging in regions that have been underfunded but not under-resourced. Kenya has abundant biomass and deep agricultural expertise. Canada has world-class hydrology research. Scotland has centuries of farming heritage and policy alignment for land-based climate solutions.The constraint isn’t talent or technology. It’s capital. The kind of early funding that turns potential into proof. And that’s where philanthropy matters most. Because it builds the confidence and infrastructure that allow private markets and governments to follow suit.Our latest purchase round backs carbon removal projects around the world, each shaped by local expertise and designed to deliver lasting community and climate value.CarbonRun is pioneering river alkalinity enhancement in Nova Scotia to restore acidified rivers, enhance biodiversity, and remove atmospheric CO₂. Their projects strengthen local economies by creating technical field roles, partnering with local organizations, and supporting place-based restoration work.CarbonRun technicians collecting data and samples in Nova Scotia.Beyond carbon removal, CarbonRun’s approach brings rivers back to life. Rebuilding habitat, improving water chemistry, and supporting species that matter deeply to coastal communities. In the West River Sheet Harbour, where river liming has taken place for over a decade, Atlantic salmon populations have increased by more than 300%.Terraton deploys modular biochar systems in Ghana and other emerging markets to turn agricultural waste into stable carbon storage. Their model provides integrated technology, financing, and market access so small and mid-sized producers can participate in the global carbon economy, creating new income streams and expanding rural opportunity.Farmers in Ghana partner with Terraton to convert cocoa pod waste into biochar.Each unit prevents waste burning, enriches soils, and keeps carbon out of the atmosphere. By training local operators, Terraton is building the workforce and infrastructure needed to scale climate impact.UNDO has partnered with farmers in Canada and the UK to spread finely crushed and mineral-rich silicate rock on agricultural land—wollastonite in Ontario and basalt in Scotland—locking away CO₂ while improving soil health and crop yields. This process of enhanced rock weathering reduces dependence on synthetic fertilizers, lowers farm costs, and strengthens resilience to drought, pests, and disease.Automated gas flux chambers at UNDO’s research site in the UK measure carbon and greenhouse gas dynamics in enhanced rock weathering trials.By pairing local agricultural expertise with scientific rigor, UNDO is scaling a practical, permanent form of carbon removal with added community co-benefits.Every region holds a piece of the carbon removal solution. We direct early funding via pre-purchases to help those solutions take root.We believe that is what scaling this sector looks like: many local successes, reinforcing one global market.Your support builds the foundation for global climate impact. Join us in funding the next frontier of carbon removal.Donate todayDiscussion about this postReady for more?