{"title": "ReFi Cohort Node Rio de Janeiro", "website": "https://twitter.com/RioReFaz", "createdAt": 1693235831863, "userGithub": "SterFonseca", "credentials": {}, "description": "Why Rio?\n\nFirst of all, Brazil hosts the majority of the Amazon Rainforest, which plays a critical role in global carbon sequestration and biodiversity, is a global leader in renewable energy production, with about 83% of its electricity coming from renewable sources, and is a signatory to the Paris Agreement, committing to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and taking steps to mitigate climate change.\n\nRio de Janeiro is known for its lush green spaces, including Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world, and other protected areas; Provide statistics on the growth of green building certifications (such as LEED) in Rio, demonstrating the city's commitment to sustainable urban development; Rio is also a hub for cultural and artistic expression related to sustainability and environmental awareness; \n\nWhat the Node would do?\n\nConnecting Visionaries with Capital:\n\nRio is a city with a rich history of innovation and sustainability efforts. However, many visionary entrepreneurs and projects often struggle to access the financial resources needed to scale their impact.\nThe node can act as a nexus, connecting these visionaries with impact investors, venture capitalists, and other sources of funding that share a commitment to sustainability.\n\nFacilitating Impact Investment:\n\nFinancial returns are aligned with positive social and environmental outcomes, having the node as a facilitator of impact investment deals, making it easier for investors to identify and support projects that contribute to both financial growth and sustainable development.\n\nBuilding a Network of Support:\n\nCcreate a collaborative ecosystem within Rio de Janeiro, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and community leaders.\nThis network will provide not only financial support but also mentorship, expertise, and guidance to help sustainable initiatives succeed.\n\nEngaging Local Government and Institutions:\n\nThe Node will collaborate with local government bodies, universities, and research institutions to create an ecosystem that attracts investors and bolsters sustainable projects, working in tandem with existing initiatives and amplify their impact.\n\nIncluding! Social Impact.\n\nRio has so much of the potential and people to be benefited with the power of the Blockchain technology. But they need to be educated and have access. The Node will have a social aspect on finantial empowerment, specially for those living in the favelas, and on the margin of society. To growth as a community we must growth together. As powerful as a  new technology can be, if it benefits only part of the society, we will never trully develop.  ", "projectTwitter": "RioReFaz"}