Germany has 19 years left to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045! Alongside deep emission reductions, this will require CDR to compensate for residual emissions from sectors that are difficult to decarbonise.
Nature-based solutions for CDR, such as afforestation, agroforestry, biochar application and paludiculture, are generally more widely accepted by the public than technical CDR approaches and can also provide important benefits beyond carbon removal. Depending on where they are implemented, they can help to reduce the impact of droughts, prevent soil erosion, and improve flood regulation.
My research addresses a simple yet important question: Where could we start implementing nature-based solutions for CDR to achieve carbon removal and climate adaptation benefits? 
Using a high-resolution, multi-criteria spatial analysis of Northern Germany, I identify areas where different nature-based solutioms for CDR are suitable under current environmental conditions. I then assess where these measures can help simultaneously address climate-related risks such as drought, erosion, and flooding. Finally, I evaluate how these priority areas may change under future climate conditions by 2050.
This is important because climate change will increase the need for adaptation and may affect the long-term viability of some CDR options. Understanding these spatial patterns and synergies could inform a more effective, context-sensitive CDR strategy for Germany.
You can find me and Poster #15 during the poster session on Wednesday from 17:30 to 18:30. I look forward to discussing the results with you! 