The project
The Project
C-ROCK, led by LSCE, addresses the uncertain responses of soil carbon to enhanced rock weathering (ERW). In collaboration with Eco&Sols (Montpellier, France), the Shaanxi Key Laboratory (Xi’an, China), the University of Antwerp, and the French start-up ClimeRock, the project aims to quantify how both organic and inorganic carbon pools respond to ERW. It focuses on the interactions between abiotic weathering processes and biotic ecosystem responses.
Contact: Daniel Goll
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is a promising carbon dioxide removal strategy, with potential co-benefits for land use and ecosystem functioning. Current research has primarily focused on inorganic carbon formation and applications in croplands. C-ROCK addresses key knowledge gaps related to organic carbon sequestration and the application of ERW in forest systems. By developing innovative modeling tools and data collection strategies, the project supports the implementation of ERW in agriculture, forestry, and ecosystem restoration, potentially increasing its carbon removal potential beyond current estimates. This multidisciplinary project aims to advance understanding of soil responses to ERW while ensuring that resulting data and tools are openly accessible to support sustainable land use and climate mitigation
