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Join Silvan Aeschlimann for a discussion on the potential and pitfalls of Direct Air Capture (DAC) in addressing climate change. We will delve into the science behind DAC, its feasibility, and its ethical implications, offering insights into how this technology fits within broader climate action strategies.

Meet the speaker

Silvan Aeschlimann, former Direct Air Capture and Storage lead at RMI

Silvan Aeschlimann is an independent climate advisor specializing in CDR solutions. He previously advised the RMI’s start-up accelerator, Third Derivative, on its CDR portfolio. He has also led RMI’s direct air capture work as part of its CDR initiative, helped build up a small CDR-focused non-profit organization from scratch, and worked as an investigative journalist in both television and print media. He is a co-author of several roadmaps on CDR.

Join us for a session with Ikarus Janzen, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of Varaha, Asia’s leading carbon removal company. 

From closing the world’s largest biochar deal with Google to forging high-impact partnerships and pioneering climate tech investments, Ikarus brings a rare blend of commercial strategy and deep sector insight. He’ll share Varaha’s story, lessons from scaling climate solutions across emerging markets, and what it takes to build trust and value in the carbon removal space.

Ideal for anyone curious about the future of carbon markets, climate tech entrepreneurship, and building in the Global South.