Important Opportunity for Biochar Projects in Developing Countries – December 10th Deadline<br><br>Are
you involved in a small to medium scale biochar project working with
small farmers or small businesses in a low- to middle- income developing
country? <br>
<br>If so, IBI and Cornell University request your assistance in a study
commissioned by the World Bank to assess biochar systems in developing
countries. The results of the study will identify promising biochar
systems in developing countries and also help direct potential funding
for biochar projects. <br>
<br>There are two parts to the study: a general survey of biochar
projects in developing countries and a more detailed Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA) of 3 to 4 biochar systems as case studies for assessing
the greenhouse gas mitigation and economic potential of different types
of biochar systems. <br>
<br>To participate in the study, please fill out this <a href="http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/421038/Biochar-Typology-Study" target="_blank">short form</a>
with requested information that will give us an overview of the scope
of your project. Because this study is on a fast track, we respectfully
request that you respond by December 10, 2010. We realize that this is a
very short amount of time, so we welcome your response even if you do
not have answers to all of the questions we ask. We will send out a
follow up survey at a later time to capture any new information you may
have. <br>
<br>If you are also willing to participate in a detailed LCA of your
project, please indicate this in the appropriate place on the form. We
must hear from you by December 10th if you are interested in
participating in the LCA portion of the study. <br>
<br>Thank you for considering this request to participate in the World
Bank biochar study. If you have any questions or need assistance, please
contact IBI Communications Editor, Kelpie Wilson – <a href="mailto:kelpie@biochar-international.org" target="_blank">kelpie@biochar-international.org</a> <br>
<br>Here is the link again to the survey form: <a href="http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/421038/Biochar-Typology-Study" target="_blank">http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/421038/Biochar-Typology-Study</a><br clear="all"><font color="#888888"><br>
</font><br>-- <br>Kelpie Wilson<br>IBI Communications Editor<br><a href="http://www.biochar-international.org">www.biochar-international.org</a><br><a href="mailto:kelpie@biochar-international.org">kelpie@biochar-international.org</a><br>
541-592-3083 (home office)<br>