Nature-based Solutions in the Carbon Dioxide Removal  Portfolio

This event — part of the annual United Nations climate change conference, COP30, in Belém, Brazil — will explore the benefits of nature-based solutions as a critical part of the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) portfolio. California has established nation-leading targets for scaling nature-based climate solutions, as defined in AB 1757 (C. Garcia and R. Rivas, 2022). These solutions both draw down carbon from the atmosphere while also building resiliency to worsening climate impacts. Nature-based climate solutions are cost-effective, publicly supported, and readily scalable that also provide cleaner air and water in communities. Scaling these solutions now will help increase carbon removal in the short term while researchers and start-ups continue to test and refine technological CDR practices.

Speaker

Allison Hilliard

Legislative Manager

Allison joined The Climate Center in January of 2025 as the Legislative Manager. In this role, she works closely with the initiative leaders and other staff to ensure California implements policies that effectively reduce climate pollution and secure resilient communities. Allison is The Climate Center’s voice in Sacramento, representing the organization to advocate and build coalitions and partnerships to support The Climate Center’s goals and secure a climate-safe future for all. 

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