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DESIRED Project at ICCDU 2025 – Advancing Carbon Utilization Innovation

The DESIRED project is proud to announce its participation in the 22nd International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Utilization (ICCDU 2025), taking place from 23–27 June 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Hosted jointly by IST–University of Lisbon and NOVA School of Science and Technology, in partnership with the Portuguese Society of Chemistry, this year’s event is themed “CO₂ for a Circular Economy”.

The DESIRED consortium will contribute to the scientific program with impactful presentations addressing key topics such as:

• Carbon capture and utilization (CCU)

• CO₂ reduction strategies

• Sustainable technologies

• Renewable energy integration

These contributions will underscore our commitment to pioneering solutions that drive the transition to a circular carbon economy.

Special Highlight: Workshop on “Carbon Recycling in EU Projects”

As part of ICCDU 2025, the DESIRED project is proud to co-organize a dedicated workshop on “Carbon Recycling in EU Projects”, in collaboration with the DESIRED coordinator, CIRCC, and other EU-funded initiatives.

Date: 24 June 2025
Time: 14:00–18:30
Room: Paula Rego, Lisbon Congress Center

This workshop will showcase the latest research and innovation from EU-funded projects in the CCU field, including:

• Presentations from leading projects such as DESIRED, PHOTO2FUEL, PHOTOSINT, DAM4CO2, and CATART

• A keynote lecture by Anastasios Perimenis, Secretary General of CO₂ Value Europe, addressing EU policy developments in CCU

• A panel discussion to explore synergies and policy challenges across initiatives

Workshop Agenda: