OUSSOU LIO Appolinaire is a Community and Communal Management Engineer. As a writer, geographer, and naturalist, he has dedicated his life to promoting sustainable community development and environmental protection.
In Benin and Africa, he has developed several ecosystem restoration activities through tree planting, especially indigenous species, to mitigate the effects of climate change.
A specialist in community development and land jurisprudence, Mr. OUSSOU LIO Appolinaire Atawé Akôyi is a passionate advocate for endogenous knowledge and the culture of indigenous peoples.
Prince and High Dignitary of the Royal Court of Tôlinou of Benin, Nigeria, and the diaspora, he works tirelessly to preserve forests and sacred sites, symbols of the cultural and spiritual wealth of his people.
Founder of the Nature and Culture Clubs, he has created a space to raise awareness among young people about the importance of biodiversity conservation and cultural heritage preservation.
President of the Research and Action Group for Well-being (GRABE-BENIN), he leads a team dedicated to research and action to improve the quality of life of local communities.
Through his work and commitment, Mr. OUSSOU LIO Appolinaire Atawé Akôyi contributes to preserving his people’s cultural and environmental wealth and inspiring future generations to take care of the planet.
To all inhabitants of the Earth,
I invite you today to join a crucial movement for our common future: the protection of our planet. As an ambassador for climate restoration, I am convinced that we must act together to preserve the health of our Mother Earth.
The reality is clear: the Earth can live without humans, but humans cannot live without the Earth. It is time to become aware of our impact on the environment and take measures to reduce our carbon footprint.
I believe that each individual has a role to play in protecting our planet. That’s why I invite you to join our community to learn, share, and act together for a more sustainable future.
Together, we can:
Become aware of our environmental impact
Learn strategies to reduce our carbon footprint
Share our knowledge and experiences with others
Act together to protect our planet
I invite you to join our movement for true climate education. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Realizing the vision of a safe climate for our grandchildren requires significant funding.
Thanks to your commitment and generosity, we successfully raised the funds needed to complete the first step: The Buoy Test (budget: around $80K).
While The Buoy Test enters its final stages, we are shifting our collective focus to our next milestone: the CRA OIF project.
To complete the project we’ll need to raise millions of dollars, which may come in the form of donations, investments or both.
To help us succeed, we are forming two groups:
The CRA Fundraising Committee will help develop and implement fundraising strategies to invite more people to contribute and ensure we have sufficient funds to support and grow our operations.
The Climate Restoration Investors Club will bring together forward-thinking impact investors dedicated to restoring the climate for their/our grandchildren, while generating meaningful financial returns. Members will gain access to curated, high-impact investment opportunities that drive meaningful change.
Founding members of this exclusive club will help design the ethical and practical principles of investments within the Climate Restoration Industry, where the mission always comes first, and profits are a second priority.
If you are interested in participating in or shaping either one of these initiatives, I invite you to connect with me at ilan.mandel@gcr.fund and we will schedule a time for a personal conversation.
Together, we can restore the climate for future generations!
With hope and determination,
Ilan Mandel
Central Coordinator, The Climate Restoration Alliance
Managing Director, The Grandparents Fund for Climate Restoration Climate Restoration Ambassador
Can we restore the climate with a simple, cost-effective process? The math behind ocean iron fertilization (OIF) suggests we can.
In his post, Peter Fiekowsky breaks down the astonishing efficiency of OIF—how adding a small amount of iron to specific parts of the ocean can trigger massive phytoplankton blooms that pull CO₂ from the atmosphere. The numbers are staggering:
Key Takeaways:
1 ton of iron can capture up to 200,000 tons of CO₂.
OIF could scale up to remove 60 gigatons of CO₂ per year, enough to restore pre-industrial levels.
The 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo unintentionally demonstrated OIF’s potential when volcanic ash triggered a phytoplankton bloom, leading to a measurable cooling effect.
At the Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA), we focus on science-backed, scalable solutions that don’t just slow climate change but reverse it. OIF is one of the most promising tools we have to achieve that goal.
While much of the world was focused elsewhere on November 5, 2024, a major milestone in climate restoration quietly took place—the Climate Restoration Resolution was officially introduced in the U.S. Congress.
In this post, Peter Fiekowsky highlights this critical step toward institutionalizing climate restoration as a global priority. Unlike traditional climate policies that focus on slowing emissions, the Climate Restoration Resolution sets an ambitious goal: returning atmospheric CO₂ to safe pre-industrial levels by 2050. This is a shift from merely mitigating damage to actively restoring the climate for future generations.
Key Takeaways:
The Climate Restoration Resolution was introduced in Congress, marking a historic moment for the movement.
This resolution is unique in that it goes beyond net zero—it establishes the need to remove excess CO₂ and restore the climate to safe levels.
The resolution supports large-scale climate restoration solutions like ocean iron fertilization (OIF), direct air capture, and ecosystem regeneration.
To truly restore the climate, we must move beyond incremental progress and implement high-impact, science-backed interventions.
At the Climate Restoration Alliance (CRA), we are committed to turning this vision into reality. The Climate Restoration Resolution is a key step in securing governmental and institutional support for the large-scale deployment of CO₂ removal solutions. Our mission is to ensure that climate restoration becomes an actionable, funded global priority—because the world cannot afford to wait.
As I write this, countless people around the world are being displaced by the effects of global warming, with many of the hardest-hit communities located in developing countries.
Most recently, we have witnessed the devastating fires in Los Angeles, which have resulted in at least 24 fatalities and left over a dozen individuals unaccounted for. The fires have burned more than 30,000 acres—an area larger than San Francisco—and destroyed over 12,000 homes and businesses. Approximately 150,000 residents have been displaced, with many seeking refuge in shelters.
Our thoughts, prayers, and, in some cases, direct assistance have been extended to the people of Los Angeles. At the same time, we must remember that these are some of the wealthiest communities on the planet. What about the tens of millions of forcibly displaced individuals worldwide who lack such resources and support?
As we enter 2025, a pivotal year for Climate Restoration, we recognize these sobering truths and renew our commitment to achieving full-scale carbon dioxide removal (60 Gt/year) by 2030:
We are all in this together.
We are all crew members aboard Spaceship Earth.
The road ahead will be challenging.
The situation may worsen before it improves.
We must stay the course.
Climate restoration efforts must persist regardless of social, political, or financial instability—or who holds power in government.
Indeed, Climate Restoration is the bridge that can lead us safely across the chasm into a new era of humanity flourishing for millennia.
Our commitment to our children, grandchildren, and future generations may well be our guiding light in the challenging years ahead.
As we reflect on 2024 and plan for 2025, we are designing a strong foundation to carry us to the end of the decade.
Initiatives such as the Ocean Iron Fertilization (OIF) Project, the Buoy Test, the Satellite Data Analysis Algorithm, the First Annual Climate Restoration Summit, and the Climate Restoration Alliance itself are being launched and organized into a cohesive platform.
This platform is designed to scale our efforts so that Climate Restoration becomes fully operational by the end of the decade, putting humanity on a path to a safe and sustainable climate like we had 100 years ago.
We will report on our progress on January 30 – SAVE THE DATE!
The urgency of restoring our climate to pre-industrial levels has never been greater.
Together, we can create a future where Planet Earth thrives, and humanity flourishes.
As we close this year, we reflect on a journey fueled by hope, innovation, and your unwavering commitment to a livable future.
Together, through the Grandparents Fund for Climate Restoration, we have taken bold steps toward addressing one of humanity’s greatest challenges: restoring our climate to a safe and sustainable state.
From planting the seeds of transformative projects to building partnerships that amplify our impact, this year has been a testament to what we can achieve when we unite for a common cause.
With gratitude for your support and belief in this mission, we’re thrilled to share our milestones and the inspiring plans that lie ahead for the coming year. Together, we are proving that a restored climate is not just a dream—it’s within our reach.
Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season
and a hopeful, peaceful and restorative year ahead,
Ilan Mandel,
The Grandparents Fund for Climate Restoration
Some Of Our 2024 Achievements
The Climate Restoration Alliance was launched and now has a powerful steering committee and almost a dozen Climate Restoration Ambassadors.
Over 400 people and 10 new organizations adopted the Climate Restoration Resolution, bringing the total number to 17. The Resolution was also introduced in Congress (press release).
In 2025 we plan to reach 10,000 people, 100 organizations and 25 Climate Restoration Ambassadors.
The Climate Restoration Alliance Steering Committee
Climate Restoration Alliance Steering Committee
We have created a powerful alignment and collaboration with Rotary Clubs and Districts, and Rotarians are committing to making Climate Restoration an idea whose time has come. Our fundraising campaign with Rotary for the Buoy Test is progressing nicely, alongside our own campaign.
We are developing the field of CR-MRV (Climate Restoration Monitoring, Reporting & Verification) as a critical tool to measure, manage and monetize Climate Restoration carbon removal.
The Buoy Test Project (“Surface MRV”) is moving forward nicely. We purchased the first buoy and our team of San Francisco Bay Area scientists and engineers is working to integrate a CO2 sensor with the buoy, and start testing the equipment.
Assuming we’ll have sufficient funding, and everything goes well with the integration, our plan is to start the 30-day sea test in March.
Here is a picture from last week: Jagdish is activating the buoy data acquisition and satellite communication systems. This system will be used to send the sensor data to our back office for tracking and analyzing.
Jagdish activating the satellite communication network for the buoy
Significant progress has been made on developing the algorithm needed to analyze satellite images and calculate the carbon removal rate over time (“Satellite MRV”).
We’ll update more on that next year.
We made excellent progress in 2024, and 2025 will be the Year of Climate Restoration!
Together, we can restore the climate for future generations!
So, again, Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season
and a hopeful, peaceful and restorative year ahead,
Ilan Mandel,
The Grandparents Fund for Climate Restoration
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Ocean iron fertilization (OIF) appears to be the fastest, safest and most effective climate restoration solution although it was controversial for a time. OIF restores fisheries and other marine life while also reducing CO2 levels at the scale needed to restore the climate. It requires little or no public funding: instead, the process produces revenue … Read More "Oussou Lio Appolinaire"
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Restoring our climate will require pulling a trillion tons of legacy carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2050. Farming seaweed, mainly fast-growing kelp and sargassum, can help achieve climate restoration.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that causes about 1/3 of today’s global warming. Using Enhanced Atmospheric Methane Oxidation (EAMO), we can accelerate these processes and reduce atmospheric methane to pre-industrial levels. This could rewind warming back to 2002 levels by 2050 and protect humanity from catastrophic levels of melting permafrost.
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