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(Reminder: projects must have proof of being over 3 months old)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "number", "answer": "387000", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Foundation Grants - $375000, Sponsorships - $7000, Public Goods Funding Campaigns (Gitcoin, Giveth) - $5000", "hidden": false, "question": "Please expand on how much funding you\u2019ve received from each funding source and when? (VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "number", "answer": "6", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "**David Casey**  David's work has touched crypto & climate for over a decade, and his passion is working at the ecosystem level to engineer systemic change. He ran his first eco-startup, **NuMundo**, from 2013-2020, connecting tens of thousands of travelers to experiences at ecological regeneration hubs around the world. In the blockchain industry, he's worn a number of hats, including on the founder/CEO side, corporate, philanthropic/public goods funding, event production (conferences, developer residencies, and hackathons), a sprinkle of VC, and ecosystem incubation.  He is a 4x founder and helped scale another company to 8 digits revenue, in addition to advising three growth-stage companies. His work has centered around fundraising, movement-building, and leveraging blockchain technology for socioeconomic transformation. In 2013 he discovered the first real-world use case for blockchain technology as applied to his startup at the time - nearly instantaneous, nearly-free, fully permissionless p2p cross-border payments anywhere in the world - \u201cemail for money\u201d. The first time he deployed a blockchain-based asset or token was on Bitcoin\u2019s Colored Coins Protocol in 2015.  David has also worked in the humanitarian and non-profit sectors, led the production of conferences and festivals in over 10 countries, and has spoken publicly in 25 countries. David is a **Celo Scout**, helping build the ReFi ecosystem on Celo.  - **Twitter**: [@david1casey](https://twitter.com/david1casey) - **LinkedIn**: [David Casey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidacasey/)  ---  **Beth McCarthy**  Beth McCarthy is a Berlin-based strategist, researcher, and experience designer. She is a Program Director at **Funding the Commons**, an organization exploring new models & mechanisms for open-source & public goods funding. Formerly of web3 projects, including **Centrifuge, Toucan, Gnosis,** and **Ocean Protocol**, Beth is passionate about the lunarpunk potential future of blockchain and enjoys geeking out at the intersection of art, philosophy, law, and computational systems of behavior.  - **Twitter**: [@ontologymachine](https://x.com/ontologymachine)  ---  **Tereza B\u00edzkov\u00e1**  Tereza B\u00edzkov\u00e1 is a tech writer and communications professional with over two years of experience in Web3. She co-founded **ReFi Medell\u00edn** and **ReFi Colombia**, focusing on the intersection of blockchain and positive impact. With a master's in Defence, Development, and Diplomacy, she brings a unique perspective to her role as the Communications Strategist at Funding the Commons. Tereza specializes in content creation, strategic communication, and business development, dedicated to crafting narratives around new economic systems, meaningful change, and public goods.  - **Twitter**: [@TerezaBizkova](https://x.com/TerezaBizkova)  ---  **Kim Buisson**  Kim is the CMO of **Funding the Commons** and **Earth Commons**. She is a former Global Marketing Director at a Fortune 500 company and co-founder of a creative agency and residency program focused on storytelling through the works of artists, filmmakers, activists, and technologists. Over the past 13 years, she has navigated different industries, focusing on building strategic partnerships, original media plans, and elevated brand narratives while cultivating a unique blend of corporate and creative leadership.  As CMO of Funding the Commons, she promotes initiatives that bridge the gap between traditional philanthropy and the emerging dynamics of Web2 and Web3. Her work focuses on convening diverse minds\u2014from industry pioneers to academic researchers\u2014to catalyze innovation in public goods funding and value alignment.  - **LinkedIn**: [Kim Buisson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbuisson/)  ---  **Daniela Pinto**  Daniela Pinto has experience in graphic, web & app design, motion graphics, photography, cinematography, creative direction, and conceptualization. Her topics of interest include nature, feminism, music, activism, and human rights.  - **Projects**: [Check her latest projects!](http://www.visual-balance.com/)  ---  **Anna Medina Perez**  Anna Medina Perez has more than a decade of experience working in the financial system and as an international business consultant. Hailing from Mexico, her expertise spans finance, DeFi, HR, strategic planning, and business development. In 2020, Anna joined the blockchain movement through a collaborative finance company. Since February 2023, she has been part of Funding the Commons and since 2024 Earth Commons, initially co-organizing **Funding the Commons Paris 2023** during **ETH CC**, and later as the Head of Events.  In this role, she has led event organization for major events in Taipei and at **Funding the Commons x Earth Commons San Francisco**. Anna holds a B.Sc. in Business and Finance, a Master\u2019s in International Finance, and postgraduate studies in Business Analytics.  ---  **Theresa Thierrault**  Theresa Thierrault is the COO of **Funding the Commons**. Theresa has a proven track record of success in operations management, project management, people management, and business development. With over a decade of experience spanning various industries, including web3 and blockchain, Theresa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role at Funding the Commons Inc. and Earth Commons.  As the COO, Theresa is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the organization\u2019s business operations, focusing on legal matters, finance operations, process improvement, and people management. Her data-driven approach and keen eye for identifying operational gaps allow her to implement effective solutions, streamline processes, and enhance overall efficiency. Theresa holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and is certified in project management, change management, and digital wireframing.", "hidden": false, "question": "List the team Name/Role/Experience/Socials ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Earth Commons is tackling the climate crisis by connecting climate innovators, researchers, and funders to find and support solutions for managing our planet\u2019s resources. We facilitate collaboration through events like conferences, hackathons, and residencies, where participants can exchange ideas and resources. By bridging Web2, Web3, and various sectors, we help align incentives and drive practical projects aimed at preserving forests, oceans, and biodiversity. Our approach ensures that knowledge and innovations are shared openly, enabling everyone to contribute to climate action.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project is a part of the solution to the Climate crisis.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/earth-commons/grants?tab=overview&grantId=0x132da2aabe94f8d09bebacada5e179bf480aa6afbf61ed5e05db8b08573c6f2d", "hidden": false, "question": "Please provide a link to your GG20 Karma GAP link. (Reminder that you need to provide two milestones with updates.)", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "**1. Catalyzed Various Climate Projects:** Earth Commons facilitated numerous climate projects through hackathons and residencies, focusing on renewable energy and carbon accounting solutions. Notably, there were a number of climate entrepreneurs building solutions in our last residency hosted in Berlin, including GainForest. Additionally, our media team has been producing and publishing high quality educational videos with speakers from our conferences, which have been reaching tens of thousands of people and will soon reach in the hundreds of thousands.\n\n**2. Built Global Networks:** We connected over 500 climate innovators and enthusiasts, fostering partnerships that led to projects in biodiversity preservation and ecosystem management. Increasingly, we have been connecting climate tech entrepreneurs to philanthropists and public goods funders from the private, NGO, and public sectors.\n\n**3. Advanced Open-Source Tools:** Our events led to the creation of open-source tools for impact verification and environmental monitoring, accessible to everyone working on climate solutions.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please provide 2-3 top impacts your project had in the past 12 months. You can use the CCN Metrics Garden (https://climatecoordination.org/climate-solutions-metrics-garden-1) or use your project-specific metrics. Examples: Number of Trees planted, Total forest area protected, Amount of Carbon sequestered, Carbon sequestration from regenerated soil, Etc.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Climate Activists/Collective", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Somewhere in the Metaverse", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Asia", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? ", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the GG21 Climate Solution Round Eligibility Criteria?", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "dropdown", "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": 16}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "No", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? ", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "No", "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 150k sub-round funded by Shell? All grantees must agree to a KYC process to be eligible to receive these funds. 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By harnessing the power of emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain, and IoT, we aim to facilitate incentive alignment, cooperation, and accountability to steward the Earth\u2019s precious resources in perpetuity. We do this by organizing conferences, hackathons, and developer residencies, and through the provision of grants.\n\nAt the heart of our efforts, we envision a future where the Earth is universally recognized and managed as the collective treasure it truly is\u2014the ultimate commons.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "EarthCommons"}, "recipient": "0x0dE65210d4D8B5fDe907861530e681cc11edDeE8"}}