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", "questionId": 3, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "syoBK4Wxmd7TIkWOytMy9rq0ValP5m62ZYspjKmfb6U=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "6264e04d1ee6d85c88c140d5f0f17007a5952b168b3c654182f74df0c5165389935bd57acd8efa3925793e66b2dbe518862ce63979980fcf3e60e5a773145fa36941255c5172efdc70bc9a3e221e95a1d60b6592e036ec11f630249d762184927cb63bf8953891c5f540151e995ef58c8c049ec1463dd6b1d658552123b4528d0000000000000020c842fb50f75a3cd03159ebe079230753e9c8ad2873a49f8e09f3ad0b96206de1b0aef76ddc34d5079909ddd7fd748e83"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://discord.com/invite/6ghMcMBjbz", "hidden": false, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (Discord or Telegram )", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "number", "answer": "63000", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "All of this funding has occurred through public pre-finance purchases through a pilot methodology currently live on Regen Registry. That said, those funds are going to the community, and Regen Foundation hasn’t yet received funding for supporting this work. The aim of this campaign is to further develop this approach.\n\nhttps://app.regen.network/project/sharamentsa-pilot", "hidden": false, "question": "Please expand on how much funding you’ve received from each funding source and when? (VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "8", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "address", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "number", "answer": "8", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-wade-smith-65544932/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-landua-4953b29/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahsimmons1/", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Although this project is first and foremost centered around indigenous stewardship and sovereignty over their ancestral territory, a by product of these efforts is the preservation and continued tending of 10,000 hectares of Amazonia.\n\nClimate Solutions Focus: The project is centered on biodiversity conservation and the stewardship of jaguar habitats, fitting well within the \"Nature-Based Solutions\" category identified by CCN. The proposal outlines its direct impact on reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) by preserving forest areas that act as carbon sinks.\n\nImpact Measurement and Reporting:\n* The project utilizes detailed monitoring and reporting systems, including local monitoring by indigenous communities and remote sensing technologies.\n* Impact is quantified through the issuance of biodiversity stewardship credits, which are documented and traced, aligning with the requirement for data-driven measurement plans.\n\nViability and Credibility:\n* The Sharamentsa Pilot is described in detail, with a realistic and achievable conservation strategy. It leverages both local indigenous knowledge and modern technological methods.\n* Information about the team, including their roles within the community and partnerships with organizations like Fundacion Pachamama, provides credibility and demonstrates expertise.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We haven’t formerly run a GitCoin round for this specific project.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've received funding in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months. You can also include the challenges you've faced. ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Have you used Hypercert, Deresy, Karma GAP or other impact tool for your project? ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Impact tracking is occurring through a methodology on Regen Registry, viewable here:\nhttps://app.regen.network/project/sharamentsa-pilot\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share links to any tools you are using to track impact (Hypercerts, Deresy, Karma GAP).", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Indicators and Goals: These are predefined markers and milestones to guide and measure progress. For instance, the Sharamentsa project uses indicators related to the health of the Jaguar population, the integrity of their habitat, and the broader ecosystem.\n\nMonitoring and Reporting:\n* Local Monitoring: Indigenous communities use \"Amazank teams\" to register land use changes, tracking alterations to the ecosystem with photos and comments.\n* Remote Sensing: Satellite images monitored for land-use changes, with local teams verifying these changes.\n* Technology Use: Smartphones and other devices are used to capture data on land use changes and store them with geographic coordinates.\n* Quarterly Reporting: Data from satellite alerts and local observations are compiled into quarterly reports that provide a comprehensive view of the forest's health and the community dynamics.\n\nProject Costs and Management:\n* Costs are tracked and managed to ensure efficient use of resources, including expenses for community education, health, sustainable production, and biodiversity monitoring equipment.\n* The project cost is analyzed to maintain transparency and accountability in funding allocation and expenditure.\n\nCredit Issuance:\n* The project uses a unique credit issuance system where credits are issued based on detailed criteria such as documented proof of Jaguar presence, habitat quality, and effective conservation management practices.\n* This system helps to quantify the ecological benefits and conservation efforts, providing a measurable impact that can be reported to stakeholders and used in impact reports.", "hidden": false, "question": "How do you measure the impact of your project? Please provide examples and/or standard metrics. This might be used in future impact reports ", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Regen Foundation is the non-profit arm of Regen Network, a public blockchain focused on ecological stewardship and bioregional governance. Regen Foundation is especially focused on the governance issue surrounding the design of Payment for Ecosystem Service markets, making sure their structure is informed by indigenous nations, right-of-nature, smallholder farmers, and scientists. This specific pilot in Sharamentsa exemplifies these processes and principles.\n\n\nERA Brazil is the developer of the methodology being utilized for this project.\n\n\nThe Achuar Nation in Ecuador is an indigenous group known for its deep connection to and stewardship of their ancestral lands in the Amazon rainforest, actively engaging in conservation efforts to protect their territory and cultural heritage.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from the Climate Coordination Network (CCN) for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? ", "questionId": 18}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Natural Systems CO2 Sequestration - Natural Based Solutions", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Central and South America"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Central and South America", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Ecuador", "hidden": false, "question": "What specific Country or Countries are you making an impact in?", "questionId": 22}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG18-Eligibility-cb4a5754c56043d4b3ed34eddbac261c?pvs=4", "questionId": 23}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 125k sub-round funded by Shell? All grantees must agree to a KYC process to be eligible to receive these funds. ", "questionId": 24}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 50k sub-round funded by Celo? In order to qualify you must meet one of these eligibility criteria: Have an active deployment on the Celo blockchain or Have a clear public intention, commitment, or roadmap towards supporting Celo.  ", "questionId": 25}], "project": {"id": "0xd3eea83c50c17b18c229976be0c1b8d70e756c34978ba5c23b8d3309c662b358", "title": "Indigenous Bio-cultural Ecocredit Development", "logoImg": "bafkreiergdpnz7mfhl5wjeklrqduut65efw7oqvkucxjae4vuvfzmpmzd4", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihug5ef4cx5icotxqev73emkmy2sapsuusu4l7utswb62x6t4n6sa", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://regen.foundation", "bannerImg": "bafybeigf24lslqjzdtber34cqig55n2zuz64zj5tesyqcarfvf5t6slftm", "createdAt": 1713475468055, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..yB92FqaBUdWCPti_mkNdEqdaiV5qLb5EO0LcYz0FfIue9rlwhrlbjV5tG8X5uF0LzDhr6nAnsN1wvf2QAbiRCQ", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-18T21:23:55.681Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-18T21:23:55.680Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-17T21:23:55.680Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xd68e5b216FC2AF2854152EAC501F9E00807d8C1d", "hash": "v0.0.0:lGJi+YrYtPH+wSyDpEYL4YcL/5wpR13n3du+th9KbRw=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#RegenFdn"}}}, "description": "In the Amazon headwaters, Indigenous stewards and local communities face intense pressure from illegal logging and mining ventures, which endanger critical forest ecosystems and cultural  heritage.\n\n**Funds raised in Gitcoin will support workshops which model collaboration between indigenous communities, scientists, and diverse stakeholders to create ecocredits which reflect both critical ecosystem functions with cultural heritage.**\n\n![skyline](https://regen.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-18-at-4.22.06 PM.png)\n\n# Frameworks for High-Integrity Ecocredits\nThe Sharamentsa community of the Achuar Nation is collaborating with the Regen Network to safeguard 10,000-hectares of primary rainforest, through a novel funding mechanism called ecocredits.\n\nWe are developing a framework for the integrated design of ecocredits which centers local governance around the terms and valuation of regeneration. This approach explores the potential of DAO governance and blockchain currencies for eco-social regeneration.\n\nThe design of these ecocredits is prototypical. Three neighboring indigenous communities plan to adopt this framework to their biocultural context. This, in turn, supports implementation in the broader Amazon region, and beyond.\n\nThis project not only aims to restore critical jaguar habitats but also reinforces the socio-economic fabric of indigenous communities, on their own terms,  by creating sustainable livelihoods through the innovative use of blockchain technology for environmental data integrity and credit transactions.\n\n**Donors to the project that include a REGEN address will receive proof of Jaguar ecocredit retirement to their address.**\n\n## In Collaboration With\n* Project Developer: [Fundación Pachamama](https://www.pachamama.org.ec/)\n* [Amazon Sacred Headwaters](https://sacredheadwaters.org/)\n* [Stoknes Futures](https://www.stoknes.com/about/)\n* [Pachamama Alliance](https://pachamama.org/)\n* Methodology Developer: [ERA Brazil](https://www.erabrazil.com/)\n\n![Camera trap photograph of a jaguar from the project in Sharamentsa](https://api.regen.network/marketplace/v1/image/projects/31f91f8c-8fd1-11ee-ba15-0267c2be097b/1701457709145-image%20(1).png?w=1400)\nCamera trap photograph of a jaguar from the project in Sharamentsa\n![Amazon community monitoring team in Sharamentsa reviewing their data collection process](https://api.regen.network/marketplace/v1/image/projects/31f91f8c-8fd1-11ee-ba15-0267c2be097b/1701384159474-IMG_0932D.jpeg?w=1400)\nAmazon community monitoring team in Sharamentsa reviewing their data collection process\n![diagram](https://regen.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trashcanman.png)\nThis prototypical implementation will scale to neighboring regions and beyond\n![photo](https://regen.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-18-at-2.41.28-PM.png)\nCurrent area of focus in the context of a bioregional map from the Amazon Sacred Headwaters Bioregional Plan 2030\n![Community meeting in Sharamentsa](https://api.regen.network/marketplace/v1/image/projects/31f91f8c-8fd1-11ee-ba15-0267c2be097b/1709244701534-20230804_094003.jpg?w=1400)\nCommunity meeting in Sharamentsa\n![Pastaza River](https://api.regen.network/marketplace/v1/image/projects/31f91f8c-8fd1-11ee-ba15-0267c2be097b/1709244792438-DJI_0199.JPG?w=1400)\nPastaza River\n![Whiteboard](https://regen.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kamusi.png)", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "RegenFdn"}, "recipient": "0xd68e5b216FC2AF2854152EAC501F9E00807d8C1d"}}