Welcome to the Nordic Biochar Network
A joint initiative of researchers in the Nordic countries to increase and spread knowledge about biochar.
Become a Member
We are continuously working on extending our network, planning events, workshops, conferences and sharing knowledge about biochar.
If you would like to get in touch with other biochar researchers, producers and users, learn more about biochar or share your knowledge, join the Nordic Biochar Network.
It’s free!
Upcoming Events
Find here the latest updates about upcoming events around biochar – both arranged by the network, but also relevant events by external organizers.
Stay tuned for more to come in 2026!
20th February, online
NBN webinar series 2026
Details and sign up opening soon – stay tuned
10-11th June 2026, Wien
Biochar Summit 2026
Stagedrei, Lilienthalgasse 6, Wien, Austria
Save the date and submit your abstract for the 2026 edition of the Biochar Summit. The Summit 2026 will explore biochar’s journey from innovation to industrial integration — and how we get there. Join discussions on ensuring safe and efficient biochar logistics, how cities can weave biochar and pyrolysis into their urban systems, and strategies for project development and financing. Hear from industry leaders who are embedding biochar into sustainable value chains and driving real-world climate solutions.
News
Third Edition of “Biochar for Environmental Management” is out!
As the previous editions, the book is edited by Johannes Lehmann and Stephen Joseph and contains updated knowldege around biochar production, properties and applications, with contributions from NBN board member Cecilia Sundberg. Not to be missed!
Archive
Make your city greener
On November 16th and 17th , 2021 we arranged a workshop on biochar in urban areas. This two-day event was targeted at cities and communities, but also open to everyone else.
We learned about:
- What biochar is and why you should use it
- Where and how to use it in urban areas
- How to buy biochar and what to pay attention to
- How to get started making your own biochar
- Cities who are already using biochar
- Creating carbon sinks in your city
- The climate impact of biochar
- How carbon trading works
Check out the program HERE.
If you missed it, you can find the recordings of the presentations HERE
The Biochar Blog
We have have started our biochar blog, where we want to share, discuss and report – anything connected with biochar.
Check out the latest ongoing projects!
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