BACKGROUND

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, carbon sequestration has emerged as a critical strategy for reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. The IAIC 2025 conference, themed “Carbon Capture & Circular Economy: Accelerating Sustainability through Entrepreneurship,” explores the intersection of policy, science, and business to accelerate carbon removal while fostering regenerative economic systems.

This forum will provide a comprehensive platform for stakeholders across sectors to collaborate and share insights on blue, forest, and soil carbon sequestration. These nature-based solutions offer significant opportunities for climate mitigation and sustainable development.

Carbon capture is a vital component of the circular economy. Circular economy principles emphasize reducing waste, extending the lifecycle of resources, and regenerating ecosystems. Captured carbon can be transformed into a valuable resource rather than being discarded. Carbon sequestration strategies increasingly focus on reusing and recycling CO₂ in innovative ways.

This conference explores how carbon capture strategies and circular economy principles together create new opportunities for enterprise. Innovative business models and supportive policies are essential to accelerating sustainability through these approaches.

The IAIC 2025 will bring together policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss innovative policies, cutting-edge scientific research, and viable business models that can accelerate the deployment of carbon sequestration

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

1. Promote Cross-Sector Collaboration:
   Facilitate collaboration between policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to develop integrated strategies for carbon sequestration across blue, forest, and soil ecosystems.

2. Showcase Innovative Solutions:
   Highlight cutting-edge technologies, scientific advancements, and entrepreneurial approaches that are driving progress in carbon capture and sequestration. Provide a platform for showcasing successful case studies and emerging business models.

3. Influence Policy Development:
   Engage with global and regional policymakers to discuss and shape policies that support and incentivize carbon sequestration efforts. Explore how regulatory frameworks can be designed to encourage sustainable practices in carbon capture.

4. Foster Sustainable Entrepreneurship:
   Inspire and empower entrepreneurs to develop profitable and sustainable business models that contribute to carbon sequestration. Encourage investment in startups and companies that are pioneering solutions in this space.

5. Enhance Public and Private Sector Synergy:
   Strengthen the relationship between public institutions and private enterprises to accelerate the implementation of carbon sequestration projects. Explore opportunities for public-private partnerships and funding mechanisms.

6. Advance Scientific Knowledge:
   Promote the exchange of scientific knowledge and research on carbon sequestration, focusing on the latest findings in blue, forest, and soil carbon capture. Encourage interdisciplinary research and the application of scientific insights to real-world challenges.

7. Build a Global Network:
   Establish a global network of stakeholders committed to advancing carbon sequestration. Facilitate ongoing dialogue and collaboration beyond the conference to ensure the continued progress of initiatives discussed at IAIC 2025.

8. Raise Awareness and Education:
   Increase awareness of the importance of carbon sequestration in combating climate change. Provide educational resources and sessions to inform participants and the wider public about the critical role of carbon capture in achieving climate goals.

9. Promote Circular Economy Integration:
   Encourage the design and implementation of circular models that reduce waste, create carbon value chains, and close resource loops.