Forests
To Review before Meeting 4
Everyone should read the 2 articles in the High Flyer section!
Also check out the AirMiners Events calendar to see what events on carbon removal are coming up over the next few weeks while you’re in Boot Up.
Meeting 4 Agenda
To use as a guide during your Learning Group meeting.
Ice Breaker
If you had to choose, which do you prefer - the mountains or the beach?
Guiding Questions on Reading
What were your impressions on the subject(s) in this module? What surprised you and what questions do you still have?
What are the three types of forest carbon projects presented in the Pachama article? Which of them actually perform carbon removal, and which ones avoid emissions?
What are the major problems and challenges inherent in using forests as a source of carbon removal? How are different companies working to solve these challenges?
What is a buffer pool and what problem does it exist to solve? What risks do buffer pools face today?
What technologies and strategies are used in forest remote sensing? How does forest remote sensing help unlock access to carbon markets for forests of all sizes?
What are some environmental justice problems with the UN program REDD+? How does the program work?
Fun Challenge! (optional)
Take a picture of a cool tree or plant and share it in the #random channel in the Slack!
Meme Credit: John Sanchez