Enhanced Rock Weathering in India: Assessment, Good Practices, and Policy Pathways
This report by the Manbhum Ananda Ashram Nityananda Trust (MANT) explores the current state and future potential of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in India, outlining key challenges, opportunities, and policy considerations to support responsible scaling.
CRIA is pleased to share a new technical report on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) in India, alongside a policy brief and executive summary prepared by MANT. The report, “Assessment of Current Practices in Enhanced Rock Weathering and Developing Good Practices and a Policy Framework for India,” represents one of the first comprehensive efforts to examine ERW in the Indian context.
The report was launched alongside a multi-stakeholder roundtable convened by CRIA, bringing together representatives from government, research institutions, project developers, industry alliances, and civil society. The discussion enabled a grounded exploration of ERW’s potential as a durable carbon removal pathway and the ecosystem conditions required for its scale-up.
The report also highlights the importance of balancing opportunity with a clear understanding of risks as ERW evolves, ensuring that deployment is both scientifically grounded and aligned with broader environmental and development outcomes.
As India builds its carbon removal ecosystem, ERW represents a promising pathway at the intersection of science, agriculture, and climate action.
🟦 Read the Key Takeaways from the Stakeholder Roundtable here.
🟩 View the Stakeholder Roundtable agenda here.
🟨 Read the Executive summary here.