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Project News
Wins
As Ekonavi expands its regenerative efforts, and strengthens the methodologies it formulates and applies, we are grateful for the pivotal grant from @RegenFdn. With 500K Regen coin staked in our validator, ensures steady support to our ongoing pursuits in Brazil. #ReFi #Regen #BR
— Ekonavi (@ekonavi_com) February 21, 2024
8,000 Trees Planted: Let's Amplify the Impact Together!
— Reforest Trees (@reforestrees) February 26, 2024
Exciting news! In just one week, with the incredible support of donors like you, our volunteers planted a remarkable 8,000 trees in our Land of the Future
More: https://t.co/sbwo36iU3S#environment @Giveth @TheGivingBlock pic.twitter.com/jglXVK2M1b
Thrilled to announce our co-founders will be at #SankalpAfrica2024!
— PeerCarbon (@peercarbon) February 28, 2024
Joining exceptional leaders for collaborative action on Africa's pressing challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. pic.twitter.com/hVoyqSi33Q
We made our second donation to @GiveDirectly.
— Glo Dollar (@glodollar) February 28, 2024
So you don't have to...
...if you're holding Glo Dollars. 😏 pic.twitter.com/ACF9HKh88n
@shambanetwork was mentioned at the #SankalpAfricaSummit for it's innovative work on climate action with farmers. We are proud of this and look forward to expanding our impact through the partnerships established at the summit. Thank you @SankalpForum for the opportunity. pic.twitter.com/PTtrMlYsGx
— Kennedy Ng'ang'a (@KennedyWNganga) February 29, 2024
Proof of Jaguar! 🐱🎥
— Regen Network (@regen_network) February 29, 2024
Video capture of this majestic animal in Brazilian forests inspires hope and awe - and it also plays a critical role in bringing new biodiversity credits to market that fund the protection of jaguar habitat.
Biodiversity credits are coming...
Video… pic.twitter.com/udwcAnoGr6
Congrats to Fery, an LTK community member, for leading a 1,050 piece litter pickup near a river in Calmay, Philippines 🇵🇭
— Litter Token ($LTK) 🌱 (@litter_token) February 29, 2024
The group mentioned that they experienced joy cleaning up the planet and that the earnings of $50 will go a long way towards helping their daily expenses 🚮… pic.twitter.com/n5Hdyxswwu
Latest from CARBON Copy
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https://carboncopy.news/features/exploring-refi-potential-nigeria/
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Knowledge
Annual Industry Report on the State of Crypto Philanthropy - The Giving Block
Opportunities
DLT Climate Hackathon
Revolutionising the way we understand, track, and combat climate change through the Hedera Guardian
https://dlt-climate-hackathon.devpost.com/
Announcing the Crypto For Good Fund III: crypto for climate and financial resilience in the Global…
This edition of the Crypto For Good Fund III will be focused on the next frontier of crypto innovation in the Global South.
https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fund/announcing-the-crypto-for-good-fund-iii-crypto-for-climate-and-financial-resilience-in-the-global-80e6d5c0c81e
Thoughts
Some anecdotal data about the vibes in Denver from my Uber ride last night:
— Carl Cervone ☕️ (@carl_cervone) February 29, 2024
- this year: nice people. I’ve probably given 100 rides so far to people at the conference and only 3 were jerks
- last year: I honestly can’t remember even though I know was working that time
- 2022:…
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