{"title": "PRO-NATUR", "logoImg": "bafkreicufpm4ellgbynq6dwxvtinwoougi7jle5nn6ddwp2efbof7obczy", "website": "https://www.pro-natur.earth/", "bannerImg": "bafkreietcd5pf4thfeowg4tsoxtlqtqdaoyrmq7giqn6toylnxbfgsdud4", "createdAt": 1692130127857, "credentials": {}, "description": "\n**The problem:** Intensive agriculture is a prime contributor to both the global climate as well as the biodiversity crises (two sides of the same coin). \n\nWith growing pressure for fast crop production and little monetary incentive for farmers to apply sustainable land management techniques also despite EU CAP Regulation for Biodiversity measures, the risk for further greenhouse gas emissions, further soil degradation and habitat loss for a large number of species is significant. Particularly, local species-rich 'High Nature Value Grassland' (HNV) such as wildflower madows and species-rich grassland are rapidly decreasing due to agricultural expansion.\n\nBased on local data and a number of scientific research our calculations show that between 110 to 170 tonnes of CO2 are released per hectar due to the conversion of HNV grasslands into arable and commercial farmland. Further, numerous ecosystem values (stemming from CO2 Sequestration potential, erosion prevention, water regulation as well as valuable pollinator habitat and recreational benefits) and therewith monetary value is destroyed worth up to 8,000EUR per hectar annually.\n\n**What we are doing:** At PRO-NATUR, we're pioneering a scalable platform and digital ecosystem to secure and rebuild these highly valuable natural ecosystems locally, therewith translating financial capital into natural capital. It is our goal to safeguard and rejuvenate a minimum of 20% of species-rich land in agriculture in Central Europe in the coming 5 years.\n\n**How are we doing this:** We introduce Carbon Soil Conservation Credits and Ecosystem Services \"Shares,\" harnessing blockchain technology to make the dividends of the ecosystem services tangible and accessible to individuals, companies, and investors to actively engage in our mission of ecological restoration and biodiversity preservation in Europe.\n\nOur defining strength lies in the application of the following technology: satellite-based Remote Sensing with advanced soil analysis and geo-tagging photography. It ensures a meticulous and transparent ecosystem management, upheld by rigorous control standards that amplify our commitment to creating enduring impact for a large number of hectares.\n\nWe hold 5-year-long land management contracts that support particularly small farmers with about 8x the amount per hectar which they receive through state-based measures and at least 2x the amount they gain through crop production.\n\nWith a successful prototype in Zwettl, Austria and cooperation with strong local partners, we have the possibility to secure a further 500 hectares of species-rich High Nature Value grassland in Austria from conversion until the end of this year. Additionally, through building a market within web3, we could advance to even rebuild 10,000 hectares of High Nature Value and wild meadows across Germany and Austria towards 2025.\n\nJoin us on this transformative journey, where financial innovation can lead to ecological restoration.\n", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "PRONATUREARTH"}