image: Harnessing Nature’s Carbon Engine: Biomass Emerges as a Pillar of Climate Mitigation
Credit: Prof. Dato’ Dr. Agamutu Pariatamby FASc
KUALA LUMPUR / GLASGOW — As the world races to meet ambitious climate targets, nature-based strategies are gaining unprecedented traction—and biomass is stepping into the spotlight not just as renewable fuel, but as a powerful carbon sink. On December 17, 2025, leading sustainability expert Prof. Dato’ Dr. Agamutu Pariatamby FASc, Senior Professor at the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University (Malaysia), will unveil groundbreaking insights into how bio-based carbon capture can deliver up to 6.7 gigatonnes of CO₂-equivalent (GtCO₂e) in annual mitigation potential by 2050—according to IPCC (2022) estimates.
The free, live online seminar—hosted by Professor Siming You of the University of Glasgow, UK—will explore a suite of integrated approaches that turn organic waste and plant matter into climate solutions: Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), biochar soil amendments, composting, agroforestry, and regenerative agriculture.
Unlike high-emission industrial processes, these bio-based systems actively remove carbon from the atmosphere while delivering co-benefits across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Agamutu Pariatamby FASc will detail how:
- BECCs alone could sequester 3.5–5.0 GtCO₂e/year,
- Biochar application may lock away 1.1–3.3 GtCO₂e/year, depending on soil conditions,
- Composting organic residues (e.g., food waste, manure) could avoid an additional 1.4 GtCO₂e/year through methane reduction and enhanced soil carbon storage.
Critically, long-term incorporation of biomass into soils via compost and biochar has been shown to increase soil organic carbon (SOC) by 10–40%, improving fertility, water retention, and resilience to drought and extreme weather.
Moreover, decentralized biomass systems offer localized climate action with tangible impacts:
- 30–50% reduction in landfill waste,
- Renewable energy generation (biogas, bio-CNG, electricity) for rural and off-grid communities,
- Creation of 70–100 green jobs per 10,000 tonnes of processed biomass.
When integrated into circular farming models, these practices can also cut synthetic fertilizer use by 20–40%, lower production costs by 15–25%, and boost crop yields by 10–25%—demonstrating a rare “triple win” for people, planet, and productivity.
“This isn’t just about carbon accounting—it’s about reimagining waste as a resource and agriculture as a climate solution,” said Prof. Agamutu Pariatamby FASc. “Biomass-based carbon capture is viable, scalable, and inherently equitable, especially for developing economies.”
The webinar is tailored for researchers, policymakers, sustainability practitioners, agritech innovators, and students seeking actionable pathways to decarbonization that align with sustainable development.
Event Details:
Date: December 17, 2025
Times:
- Malaysia Time (MYT) / China Standard Time (CST): 10:00 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 2:00 AM
- Eastern Standard Time (EST): 9:00 PM (December 16)
How to Attend:
Free registration: https://forms.gle/4q6RK8QYfwTeJWRq5
Direct Zoom access:
- Meeting ID: 615 672 5359
- Passcode: 123456
- Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6156725359?pwd=OGtWRlQ1Rk5uRVFnN2JJQk93SVp6dz09&omn=89260632953
As nations finalize their net-zero roadmaps, bio-based carbon capture stands out as a cornerstone of nature-positive climate action—one that turns the cycle of growth, decay, and renewal into a powerful engine for planetary healing.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with one of Asia’s foremost voices in sustainable development.
Contact: liwushuang@syau.edu.cn
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