Organisation ASMASYS

WP1: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Scenarios for Germany
This WP develops marine CO2 removal scenarios for Germany within the broader European context, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. Scenarios are created through workshops with experts and stakeholders, exploring socio-economic and political dimensions to assess mCDR’s feasibility and desirability. Iterative modeling enables a holistic evaluation of mCDR options considering ecological, economic, and social factors.

WP2: Development of the Assessment Framework
WP2 builds on Phase I’s assessment framework to improve the evaluation of mCDR scenarios, synthesizing individual indicators into cohesive, transparent judgments. An interdisciplinary team will refine the framework to better inform political and societal decision-making and develop criteria for halting options deemed unfeasible or undesirable.

WP3: Evaluation of Selected mCDR Scenarios
Using the refined assessment framework from WP2, WP3 evaluates exploratory mCDR scenarios, taking EU and German contexts into account. This comprehensive assessment aims to highlight the feasibility, trade-offs, and impacts of different mCDR options, providing a robust foundation for policy debates on marine climate interventions.

WP4: Social Sciences and Humanities Hub
The Hub integrates social sciences and humanities perspectives on mCDR, addressing regulatory, ethical, political, and social issues. This WP emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, feeding insights from the Hub into WP1-3 to ensure mCDR evaluations consider a wide array of societal implications and governance structures.

WP5: Transfer, Science Communication, and Public Relations
Focused on communication and outreach, WP5 facilitates knowledge transfer between scientists, policymakers, and the public. This WP develops tailored communication strategies and dialogue forums to foster mutual understanding and support joint learning on mCDR’s role in climate action, promoting public awareness and stakeholder engagement.