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Project News
Wins
We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of the True Global Ventures' 5th Global #Blockchain #Sustainability Competition Conference!
— AYA (@foundation_aya) June 20, 2024
The event was a resounding success with a full room of 120 enthusiastic participants, including #investors, family offices, #corporates,… pic.twitter.com/HLBg8zK9eE
Did you know ❓
— wasset ♻️🎨 (@wassetltd) June 19, 2024
Wasset's physical collection center in Ibadan has successfully processed over 12,000 kilograms of waste.🗑️
We primarily focus on recycling PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles.
PET bottles are collected from various sources and undergo a multi-step… pic.twitter.com/wg4beADtUv
Our top of line executive producer credits extend to all platforms we broadcast on.
— 🎓🐝Kingfishers Media LLC 🌺🌞 ✨Minting Now ✨ (@KMLLCW3) June 18, 2024
Our content is listened to by over 5,000 people globally.
We create evergreen informative shows, think NPR.
Not bad for a grass roots 27 month old brand.
A good chunk of growth has come from… pic.twitter.com/FIwSMvqLaD
We’re excited to announce the launch of our immersive learning experience, the Resilience & Regenerative Design Systems Retreat at the Traditional Dream Factory (TDF)! 🌱✨
— traditionaldreamfactory 🌱 $TDF 🐑 (@tdfinyourdreams) June 18, 2024
From November 2nd until the 17th, join us on a transformative journey to learn how to create systems that… pic.twitter.com/jcO5punnXJ
It's not just off-grid solar power, but all the benefits that come from having energy access. ☀️The incredible potential for clean energy to transform lives in sub-Saharan Africa is something that every day we're excited to be part of! #JoinUs #TogetherWeCan pic.twitter.com/MVXkmF38vc
— The Solar Foundation (@Solar_FND) June 19, 2024
🌿🤝 ¡Gran Noticia comunidad ReFi!
— ReFi Bogotá🏔️🇨🇴 (@RefiBogota) June 15, 2024
Nos enorgullecemos en anunciar nuestra nueva alianza con Arbitrum Colombia como Official Partners. 🎉
Estamos muy emocionadas por lo que se viene para la comunidad ¡atentos a nuestras redes! 🌍✨#ReFiBogotá #ArbitrumColombia pic.twitter.com/7RrhHEfJvN
Latest from CARBON Copy
Understanding the Transition to Clean Cooking Stoves in Rwanda
The impact of traditional cook stoves and the role that ReFi can play in speeding up the transition to more efficient alternatives.
https://carboncopy.news/features/understanding-transition-clean-cooking-stoves-rwanda/
Worth a Listen
Knowledge
CeloPG H2 2024 Budget [DRAFT]
Title: Funding Request: CeloPG H2 2024 Budget [DRAFT] Authors: Luuk Weber & Monty Bryant Summary To be added after the Draft Phase. Motivation Building on the successes and positive impact de...
https://forum.celo.org/t/celopg-h2-2024-budget-draft/8165
The Evolution of Redd+: At the Frontline of Carbon Crediting Integrity - Neutral
Deforestation is a significant challenge but an effective, high-quality market for REDD+ projects can help address the deforestation problem.
https://www.neutralx.com/blog/the-evolution-of-redd
Gitcoin Grants 2024 Strategy Outline
GG 2024 Strategy Outline Gitcoin Grants is a community-driven quarterly funding initiative that aims to propel high-impact digital public goods projects forward by allocating capital in the Ethereum c...
https://gov.gitcoin.co/t/gitcoin-grants-2024-strategy-outline/18991
A Retrospective Quantitative Review of Crypto Grants Programs | Fracton Research Portal
Fracton Research is an R&D institution for a positive sum world through exploring inclusive coordination design.
https://research.fracton.ventures/reports/a-retrospective-quantitative-review-of-crypto-grants-programs/
CeloPG H1 Progress Report
This CeloPG H1 Report provides an overview of the developments, accomplishments, and learnings from CeloPG H1 (Feb - June 2024) and provides context for the emerging CeloPG H2 plans. This thread will ...
https://forum.celo.org/t/celopg-h1-progress-report/8126
Here's an idea: a worldwide universal basic income paid for by a carbon tax. A study found that it could boost the global GDP by 130%. | Business Insider India
Policy Insider Article and News
https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/heres-an-idea-a-worldwide-universal-basic-income-paid-for-by-a-carbon-tax-a-study-found-that-it-could-boost-the-global-gdp-by-130-/articleshow/110850487.cms
Opportunities
we're growing again 👀 - staff data scientist, send recshttps://t.co/e8pfcDGXUm
— Michael Silberling (@MSilb7) June 20, 2024
Tomorrow we launch the regenerative finance lab for a bioregional investment platform in Barichara, Colombia...
— Joe Brewer (@cognitivepolicy) June 20, 2024
Want to be part of it? Join us in the Design School! ;-)https://t.co/SDLLApXklN pic.twitter.com/eSQxWaRqy6
1/2
— Mercy Corps Ventures (@MCSocialVenture) June 19, 2024
We're excited to launch our second call for proposals from the Climate Venture Lab, focused on AI for Climate Resilience.
We're seeking startups or organizations deploying innovative AI-based solutions and climate analytics for resilience in emerging markets. pic.twitter.com/PLG8liYd92
✨WE’RE HIRING! ✨
— Praise (🙏,🙏) (@givepraise) June 18, 2024
It’s your time to join the @Givepraise @Generalmagic_io fam as a Product Owner!
🧵Learn more about the role! (link in comments) pic.twitter.com/jpF0rrENkc
RMI’s work to transform the global energy system is technical, but our cause is emotional, which is why we’re calling on visual artists to help us illustrate our work. 🎨
— RMI (@RockyMtnInst) June 3, 2024
Up to ten artworks will be selected in this paid opportunity. More details: https://t.co/XwULF1o1nr pic.twitter.com/Qush3PpCXS
Thoughts
the climate space is CRYING out for a semi-philanthropic investor who wants to make strange, risky, high upside $3M-$5M *loans* to catalyze a whole series of markets
— Peter Olivier (@PeterOlivier) June 18, 2024
imo, the highest leverage way to put 100M to work in climate, and underinvested because it's not equity :-/
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