MRV protocols provide a set of guidelines and standards on how to quantitatively assess the net amount of carbon dioxide equivalent removed by a CDR process. A protocol is specific to a pathway and/or a supplier’s process. It is made of modules that seek to quantify the carbon dioxide fluxes involved in the CDR process. Building a protocol is an iterative process between subject matter experts at Isometric, CDR suppliers (e.g., Planetary, Eion etc.) and third-party organizations. Isometric hosts protocols on our Registry.
Contributing to protocol development is an influential way to translate science into industry practices.
<aside> 🖊️ You can get involved in protocol development at multiple stages:
These opportunities map to the diagram below:
<aside> 🖊️ To match you with paid contributions to MRV protocol development, please fill out this interests & expertise survey if you haven’t already.
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Our internal science team may ask if you are willing to work with us on building a protocol. We’ll scope specific technical/scientific areas we’d like your consultation on, estimate the time commitment and answer your questions before onboarding you to work with us.
Time Commitment: Time commitments will vary depending on scope, but will typically be 10 hours or more.
Payment: Generous compensation based on the consultant’s experience. Learn more: Payment structure.
Protocol reviews, which are analogous to academic peer-review, are a critical element of setting a high bar for scientific rigor in the CDR ecosystem. We match scientists with protocols based on relevant expertise.
Time Commitment: Maximum of 10 hours.
Payment: $250/hour. Learn more: Payment structure.
Scientists can interact directly with protocols on the Isometric Registry by posting comments to inform how removals are quantified. These comments will be collated and reviewed by Isometric and incorporated into protocol development. Any member of Isometric’s Science Network can comment on live protocols, and commenting is voluntary.