May Char Talk: Building a National Biochar Ecosystem — Lessons from BIS Across Africa and the Diaspora

This month’s Char Talk, hosted by the Minnesota Biochar Initiative, explores how Biochar Innovators Society (BIS) is advancing biochar adoption at scale through a globally connected, locally driven model. Drawing on real-world experience across Africa and the diaspora, this session will highlight how building local capacity, fostering collaboration, and supporting early-stage innovators can accelerate the development of resilient biochar ecosystems.

The discussion will explore:

• BIS’s model for training and deploying country representatives across regions

• How farmer training, community engagement, and local adoption drive scalable impact

• The role of youth engagement, research partnerships, and regional hubs in expanding biochar deployment

• Case studies showcasing support for innovators through TEA guidance, technology selection, and market development

• How global collaboration, including partnerships with organizations like MNBI, strengthens the broader biochar ecosystem

  
  

Designed for organizations focused on scaling adoption, community-based programs, and international collaboration, this session offers practical insights into building and sustaining biochar initiatives across diverse geographies.

RSVP now by visiting mnbiocharinitiative.org/events to join us for this timely conversation—and bring your questions. If you can’t attend, a recording, transcript, and presentation materials will be shared afterward.