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ReFi Project Database
We've officially launched our curated ReFi project database and integrated Karma GAP milestones to project profile pages!
Introducing Our ReFi Project Database
An explanation of the methodology and features of our curated ReFi project database, along with a recap of the X Space we hosted on the launch with Pranav Khanna.
https://carboncopy.news/features/recap-x-space-refi-project-database-public-good/
Project News
Wins
150+ #forest projects now live on the OFP Atlas Explorer 🥳
— Open Forest Protocol (OFP) (@OpenForest_) August 9, 2024
By creating natural assets on-chain, you can see:
🌲Data uploaded by each project
🌲Validation decision & timeline
🌲Lifecycle of carbon credit generation, from project inception to upload, verification, issuance,… pic.twitter.com/8d5WLnsDdX
I want to give you all a little glimpse into something big that we are doing right now...
— Joe Brewer (@cognitivepolicy) August 8, 2024
During the last four years, we have created an ecosystem of learning supports of various kinds -- most prominently the Earth Regenerators platform and the Design School for Regenerating… pic.twitter.com/nSz3PzIhhJ
Roburna Blockchain achievements in the past year
— ROBURNA🌳 (@Roburnaofficial) August 8, 2024
The past year has been monumental for Roburna, filled with significant milestones and achievements.
We've made tremendous strides in our journey, thanks to our dedicated community and unwavering commitment to innovation.
Here… pic.twitter.com/qIsorlNAt5
So exciting to see a new partnership come to life & we are happy to work with @Cty_Africa to fund a rooftop solar solution for the Mayuge Hill Sec. School in Uganda. C2YA is an NGO focused on sustainability education for youth including a Solar Educate prog ☀️ #TogetherWeCan https://t.co/WImiifG1Lr
— The Solar Foundation (@Solar_FND) August 6, 2024
We've expanded the number of biochar credits available via Neutral 🚀
— Neutral (@NeutralExchange) August 5, 2024
You can now access 1,600 @PuroCO2Removal biochar CORCs through our platform as a user on Neutral or through an OTC deal 🤝
In Q3 @GreenpillKenya did research on Biochar and Vermicomposting and as IPCC highlights biochar is the safest, most durable and fastest way to draw down carbon today. we composted a ton of organic waste and produced 200kgs of biochar from figs, branches etc.
— Greenpill Kenya (@GreenpillKenya) August 3, 2024
In just 72h at @XPRIZE Rainforest finals, @gainforestnow & @ETHBiodivX AI algorithms:
— GainForest #GG21 (@GainForestNow) August 2, 2024
💻 Analyzed 288GB raw data
🌳 Delineated 12,068 tree canopies (w/ @restor_eco)
🐞 Observed 685,611 insects on light traps
🎙️ Analyzed 3,846 audio segments
💰 Generated $332.37 conservation… pic.twitter.com/4ccNNZXXwW
Latest from CARBON Copy
An Overview of Impact NFT Projects
A closer look at projects leveraging non-fungible tokens as a fundraising tool for ecological impact.
https://carboncopy.news/features/overview-impact-nft-projects/
ReFi in the News
Global players risk climate disaster if they keep ignoring Web3
Opinion: Web3 holds the key to climate action, so why isn’t the rest of the world listening?
https://blockworks.co/news/risk-climate-disaster-ignore-web3
Criptomoeda que subiu 170% declara: "O Brasil é, de longe, um dos mercados mais atraentes do mundo para as criptomoedas"
A criptomoeda Near Protocol, que registra uma alta de mais de 170% nos últimos 12 meses, dados on-chain mostram que o Total Swap Volume do NEAR nas cadeias Ethereum e BSC ultrapassou US$ 400 milhões, ...
https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/cryptocurrency-that-rose-170-declares-brazil-is-by-far-one-of-the-most-attractive-markets-in-the-world-for-cryptocurrencies
We Need to Go Beyond Tokens to Unlock Blockchain’s Financial Revolution, Says Cosmos’ Ethan Buchman | HackerNoon
During EthCC, Ethan Buchman of Cosmos discusses blockchain's potential to create sustainable, inclusive financial systems with his project Cycles at EthCC.
https://hackernoon.com/we-need-to-go-beyond-tokens-to-unlock-blockchains-financial-revolution-says-cosmos-ethan-buchman
Worth a Listen
🎙️"The 7M people die from poor air quality alone globally every year. You have some 70k wildfires in the U. S. as well. Environmental monitoring market globally is 30B market."
— CryptoSlate (@CryptoSlate) August 5, 2024
We speak with @AmbientNetwork about how dePIN is impacting environmental sensoring.
Host:… pic.twitter.com/ZHXU7bHPJC
Knowledge
The Interconnection Between Financial Markets and Carbon Markets
Like other financial markets, carbon markets are influenced by economic principles such as supply and demand, investor confidence, and liquidity. Economic conditions and market dynamics are fundamenta...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/interconnection-between-financial-markets-carbon-ryan-babbage-ldenf
Protocol making to Regenerate the Built Environment
The home for web3 publishing.
https://mirror.xyz/gvish.eth/E8MDAxghx66s79cDJ-zYf31xGW7nO3q5wVu_quHIVUQ
Grants can be fast-paced, and we're here to keep you in the loop. Every week, we'll bring you the latest updates and opportunities in the grants ecosystem.
— Karma (@karmahq_) August 7, 2024
This week, explore key updates from several outstanding grant programs.🧵 pic.twitter.com/LHG5CQOMCK
Opportunities
pls pls pls pls fill this IF you want public goods funding to get better
— Octant (@OctantApp) August 8, 2024
https://t.co/4xgbddMhx2
📢 BIOMINING FUNDING CALL! 📢
— ValleyDAO 🧬+🦠=✨🌍 (@valley_dao) August 7, 2024
Are you working with organisms that are capable of extracting metals? And do you have ideas of how they could be implemented in real world mining scenarios?
ValleyDAO is looking to fund translational research in biomining. We’re offering $50-$200k… pic.twitter.com/Ir9HnVe6V1
1/2#Hiring
— Mercy Corps Ventures (@MCSocialVenture) August 6, 2024
We’re seeking an Investment Principal to support the most disruptive founders in Climate Tech, AgTech, and FinTech.
As the lead for East Africa on our team, you will be a prolific networker, as well as skilled in building a deep pipeline of investable opportunities pic.twitter.com/4sgZ1pBHf0
Thoughts
Sharing /plantbased with some of my eco-activist friends made me reflect: is there really a single best approach to anything?
When it comes to decarbonization and climate impact, maybe it’s about recognizing that many things need to be done across a broad range of multifaceted approaches—whether it’s top-down policies, grassroots initiatives, tech-led solutions, nature-first strategies, doing less of some things, and more of others.
Less arguing about what’s right and more experimenting with what can actually help.
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