This is CDR: Brazil - ERW Game Changer

​Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is emerging as one of the most promising carbon removal solutions on the planet—and Brazil is uniquely positioned to lead its global breakthrough. The country’s vast reserves of basalt and other mafic rocks are already being mined and used as soil amendments to reduce acidity and improve fertility. These rock powders are exceptionally well-suited to Brazil’s acidic, nutrient-depleted tropical soils, where they not only boost crop yields but also accelerate the natural process of carbon dioxide removal.

​Scientific studies show that ERW could offset up to 76% of São Paulo State’s emissions under high application scenarios, with national potential reaching hundreds of millions of tonnes of CO₂ per year. On top of that, ERW can reduce dependence on imported chemical fertilizers by slowly releasing potassium, magnesium, and micronutrients—improving long-term soil health and lowering costs for farmers.

​Brazil is already setting the pace: InPlanet and Isometric recently issued the world’s first independently verified ERW carbon removal credits, while Terradot and Rubicon Carbon are scaling new projects across the country. In December 2024, Brazil’s national climate law formally recognized carbon removal as a pathway for compliance in its upcoming emissions trading system—cementing the policy foundation for scale. With the right investment and coordination, Brazil could help unlock ERW not just at home but across other tropical and subtropical countries—including India, Indonesia, East Africa, and the Congo Basin—where similar soil and climate conditions prevail. ERW holds the promise of delivering not only meaningful contributions to national carbon targets, but also improved food security, lower fertilizer dependence, and stronger rural economies.

​In this webinar, a panel of expert Brazilian ERW practitioners and scientists will share insights into Brazil’s unique natural and policy advantages, emerging project activity, and the opportunity to catalyze a global wave of ERW deployment in regions where it is most needed and most effective.

​Featuring
Isaac De León - CDR Market & Policy Advisor - CDR.fyi

​Ella Holme, Ph.D.- Head of Mineralization Science, Isometric

​Felix Harteneck -Co-Founder & CEO, InPlanet

​James Kanoff -Co-Founder & CEO, Terradot