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During the seminar, Professor Ok shared thought-provoking insights on the growing role of biochar as a carbon-negative technology with the potential to enhance soil resilience, support carbon sequestration, and contribute to credible voluntary carbon markets.<\/p>\n<p>His presentation explored recent advances in monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV), dynamic life cycle assessment (dLCA), and large-scale implementation, showing how strong scientific evidence can support effective and trustworthy carbon removal strategies. A key takeaway from the session was the powerful idea that soil should be seen not just as a resource, but as a strategic environmental asset in the global response to climate change.<\/p>\n<p>The seminar prompted rich discussion on how research, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration can accelerate sustainable solutions at the nexus of climate action, soil health, carbon markets, and policy.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank Professor Yong Sik Ok for the inspiring seminar, and to Professor Wang Chi-Hwa for chairing the session. 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