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Short abstract:

Paper-based and online version of the game. Visitors are invited to play and/or see evaluation of test-run with actual CDR-stakeholders. Presented by Nils Matzner, Danny Otto, Linda Heenemann.

Abstract:

In addition to massive reduction of CO2 emissions, it will be necessary to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Numerous studies have explored the governance of carbon dioxide removal (CDR), modeled pathways, outlined scenarios, or analyzed demonstration projects. A critical gap in the literature are regional CDR case studies investigating dynamics that affect adoption in specific locations. In this making and doing session, we present a playful approach to jointly envision possible CDR landscapes.We developed a serious game called “Carbon Cascadia” that enables stakeholders to express their regional carbon landscape imaginations. Players have the possibility to arrange different biomass production processes and biomass-based CDR methods in cascades. These cascades picture flows of biomass and allow for individual and group reflections on resource usage. The in-game setting brings farmers, foresters, biochar start-ups, CO2 storage operators and other stakeholders together to develop and discuss the most (cost-)effective, long-term and sustainable processes to remove CO2 from the atmosphere using plants and store it long-term. Only with a joint effort and reflections on synergies and trade-offs can such biomass-based CDR measures also function as cascades, i.e. a series of removal and utilization processes. The game is design for online and offline usage. It consists of CDR gaming cards that can be arranged on digital or paper playing boards. The cards provide information on CO2 removal potentials and biomass usage or supply. It enables a novel way to materialize and accessibly discuss about pathways of CDR governance, organization and deployment.