{"title": "Reforest Trees - Driving Climate Change Mitigation from Native and Highland Communities", "logoImg": "bafkreiedsfkavrit5hmmjx7icdmogm75mvvcb4zxszhixvifjohkibrt3a", "website": "https://reforestrees.org/", "bannerImg": "bafkreialytvnora3v25sgkkdt6efn3yvi2lvuc6vro7ebdpjropduujexy", "createdAt": 1723597555148, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..gHYm3YNjKINn6Ikpg6pC5W-16JD8e0qtL_IC-tRJMneeTcRJWT4KBa-7xsXn4wVZ48R3fQVapE1-0MLQNKt-DA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-08-14T01:04:55.289Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-08-14T01:04:55.288Z", "expirationDate": "2024-11-12T01:04:55.288Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x0877EE1914B37C74c07759274D085D47F09fA613", "hash": "v0.0.0:KnlUITWoNdDHoBb5LfJFt7zo1c/RJ/wcH1QA8//dMjU=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#reforestrees"}}}, "description": "About\n\nReforest Trees is an initiative dedicated to combating climate change through reforestation and the protection of native and highland communities in Peru. We are currently working on 23,000 hectares of land, focusing on reducing atmospheric carbon, restoring ecosystems, and generating sustainable employment. Our goal is to create a tangible impact on the lives of thousands of people and the health of the planet.\n\nBringing Real-World Impact to the Blockchain\n\nWe use blockchain technology to ensure transparency in our actions, rewarding local communities and collaborators for their active participation. Every tree planted and every ecological action taken by the communities is recorded on the blockchain, ensuring that every contribution counts and is recognized.\n\nRewards for Local Action\n\nCommunities that participate in our initiatives receive rewards in the form of tokens that can be used to improve their quality of life. These tokens represent not only an incentive but also a tool for economic empowerment for the inhabitants of the most vulnerable communities.\n\nAllocation of GG21 Contributions\n\n100% of the contributions received through Gitcoin Grants Round 21 (GG21) will be allocated to:\n\n* Reforestation: Planting native trees on the 23,000 hectares we are working on in the Amazon and highlands.\n* Environmental Education: Educational programs to raise awareness among communities about the importance of conservation and reforestation.\n* Sustainable Infrastructure: Developing infrastructure to support reforestation and conservation activities.\n* Rewards for Communities: Distributing tokens to communities that participate in reforestation activities.\n\nHow It Works\n\n1.- Identification of Critical Areas: We work with local experts and scientists to identify the areas most in need of reforestation and conservation within the 23,000 hectares where we are active.\n2.- Community Participation: We involve local communities in all stages of the process, from tree planting to monitoring their growth.\n3.- Blockchain Recording: Every action is recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transparency and traceability of funds and activities.\n4.- Rewards and Monitoring: Communities receive tokens for their actions, and donors can track the impact of their contributions in real time.\n\nGoal\n\nOur goal for GG21 is to raise $100,000, which will allow us to plant 500,000 trees on our 23,000 hectares, educate 2,000 people on the importance of conservation, and reward more than 1,000 families in native and highland communities.\n\nImpact from GG20\n\nSince our participation in GG20, we have:\n\n* Planted 300,000 trees.\n* Reduced CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons.\n* Empowered 500 families with reward tokens.\n\nWhy Reforest Trees?\n\nReforest Trees not only contributes to carbon reduction but also creates a direct impact on the lives of native and highland communities. Through our initiatives, we are fighting poverty, creating sustainable jobs, and preserving Peru's natural heritage.\n\nRoadmap\n\n1.- Q3 2024: Expansion of reforestation areas in the highlands.\n2.- Q4 2024: Implementation of environmental education programs in 10 additional communities.\n3.- Q1 2025: Development of a mobile application for real-time tracking of reforestation and rewards.\n4.- Q2 2025: Scaling the project to new regions in the Amazon.\n\nAdditional Information\n\n* Project Age: 6 year.\n* Previous Total Funding: $150,000 USD.\n\nBreakdown of Previous Funding\n\n* Venture Capital: $50,000 (Received in Q1 2024)\n* Foundation Grants: $70,000 (Received in Q2 2024)\n* Token Sales: $30,000 (Received in Q3 2024)\n\nTotal Team Size\n\nOur team consists of 15 dedicated and passionate members with experience in forestry, blockchain technology, community development, and sustainable project management.\n\n* Hever Aguilar: Founder and Project Director - Expert in sustainable development with over 10 years of experience.\n* Ana María Rojas: Operations Director - Forest engineer with a focus on ecosystem restoration.\n* Carlos Méndez: Blockchain Specialist - Expert in decentralized technologies and tokenization.\n* María Torres: Community Coordinator - Responsible for communication and management with native communities.\n\nClimate Crisis: Solutions from the Roots\n\nReforest Trees is a direct response to the climate crisis. Every tree planted not only captures carbon but also enhances biodiversity, stabilizes the soil, and creates a healthier environment for future generations. Additionally, we empower local communities by providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to be the guardians of their lands.\n\nProject Geolocation\n\nOur project is featured on Explorer.Land https://bit.ly/3XdcGYp and maps.gainforest.app https://bit.ly/3WZWQ35 , where every part of our 23,000 hectares is geolocated, allowing donors and collaborators to visualize the impact of our actions in real-time.\n\nWe hope you will consider supporting Reforest Trees in GG21 to continue making a difference. Together, we can create a greener, fairer, and more sustainable world.", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "reforestrees"}