Reflections on CO₂ Forward 2025 by Noah Deich
A leading voice in carbon removal shares his perspective on CRIA’s flagship CDR summit and India’s growing role in the global carbon removal landscape.
CRIA is pleased to share reflections from Noah Deich, a pioneer in the carbon dioxide removal sector and a long-standing leader in advancing high-integrity climate solutions, on CO₂ Forward 2025, CRIA’s flagship annual India CDR summit.
In his piece, Noah highlights how the summit showcased a distinctly Indian approach to carbon removal. He points to the growing momentum around “open systems” pathways such as biochar and enhanced rock weathering, which embed carbon removal within existing agricultural and industrial systems while delivering broader development and productivity benefits.
The reflections also underscore how carbon removal in India is increasingly being framed not only as a climate necessity, but as an opportunity for economic competitiveness, innovation, and Global South leadership. Together, these themes reinforce the core message that emerged from CO₂ Forward 2025: India is not simply participating in the global CDR conversation, it is helping shape its future.