SeaChar.Org is researching and educating people about biochar as an important, emerging technology for carbon cycle and environmental management. We are also developing the safe, affordable and convenient technology needed to make this powerful idea accessible to the people in the world who can most benefit from its positive impact on climate, soil tilth, fuel cycles, renewable energy and human health.
The clean burning, fuel efficient, charcoal producing stoves, which operate on non-woody biomass are the most powerful tool we can develop and share, in order to achieve our mission.
Contact Information
SeaChar.Org has developed a partnership with the NGO Agros International to take "stove" technology and Spanish language biochar education to rural communities in Nicaragua. Seachar will be working with community members on implementation strategies for new stoves, charcoal making, energy production and soil management techniques.
Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas
The success of our work in Nicaragua (and beyond) will depend on carefully listening to the needs of our target populations. The women who cook the meals, the farmers who count on a successful crop for their livelihood and the metal workers who must be able to produce the technology for a profit, will shape our approach and evolve our stoves.
It is our hope that a "stove" which can produce not only the energy with which to cook a meal, but also leaves the cook with a product: biochar, which can improve agricultural productivity, sequester CO2 or provide more fuel, is a "stove" which can create self sustaining entreprenurial activity.
Our group is interested in helping to develop and meet internationally recognized standards for clean combustion and fuel efficiency.
We will be relying on the extensive expertise and technical support of such organizations as the University of Washington (Seattle), Washington State University (WSU) and the Aprovecho Research Center to help us monitor the real world performance of our technology.
Relevant Publications or Studies
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Our Contribution to the Partnership
SeaChar is committed to open source technology development. As we gain experience in our technology development and implementation strategies, we hope to become a resource for others to draw from.
