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(Reminder: projects must have proof of being over 3 months old)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "number", "answer": "50000", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "2023 - $29,400 from UNDP; 2021 - 2023 - $300,000 from SeaTrees", "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": "12", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "1.\tEdward Mwamuye - Project Manager: Oversees project implementation and ensures objectives are met. Edward Mwamuye is the Marine programs Manager at the Community Based Environmental Conservation (COBEC) where he offers strategic guidance in designing, fundraising and implementation of community-based project along the Kenyan Coastal area \u2013 Livelihoods, Community Development and Marine thematic areas. He has a master degree in Tropical Forestry (Commonwealth Scholar) from Bangor University \u2013 UK. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Environmental Studies (Community Development). Edward has a wealth of experience in project management, community engagement, partnership and stakeholder engagement with a proven track record of successfully implementation of community projects. He has over 15 years\u2019 experience in engaging local communities\u2019 participation in projects implementation especially in livelihood, development of climate change mitigation projects, nature based solutions, carbon credit and environmental conser", "hidden": false, "question": "List the team Name/Role/Experience/Socials ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1. Carbon Sequestration and Emission Reduction\nMangrove Restoration:\n\u2022\tMangroves are known as \"blue carbon\" ecosystems due to their high carbon sequestration capacity. By planting and restoring over 50,000 mangrove trees, the project significantly increases carbon capture, helping mitigate climate change. These mangroves sequester approximately 600 metric tons of CO2 annually.\nEnergy-Efficient Technologies:\n\u2022\tPromoting energy-efficient stoves and solar energy reduces reliance on wood fuel and fossil fuels. This decreases deforestation rates and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.\n2. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Protection\nSustainable Fishing and Aquaculture:\n\u2022\tThe development of sustainable aquaculture reduces pressure on wild fish populations, promoting marine biodiversity. Sustainable fishing techniques prevent overfishing and ensure the long-term health of marine ecosystems.\nEco-Tourism Initiatives:\n\u2022\tEco-tourism activities raise awareness and generate income while emphasizing the importance of conserving natural habitats. This dual focus on conservation and economic development helps protect biodiversity hotspots like Mida Creek.\n3. Climate Adaptation and Community Resilience\nWater Management Practices:\n\u2022\tEfficient water management practices help communities adapt to changing precipitation patterns and water scarcity, ensuring a stable water supply even during droughts.\n4. Sustainable Livelihoods and Socio-Economic Stability\nDiversified Income Sources:\n\u2022\tBy developing sustainable livelihoods such as eco-tourism, aquaculture, and artisanal products, the project reduces economic dependence on environmentally harmful practices. This promotes long-term socio-economic stability and reduces poverty.\nCapacity Building:\n\u2022\tTraining community members in sustainable practices and climate adaptation equips them with the knowledge and skills to implement and maintain these practices independently, ensuring the sustainability of project outcomes.\n\nThis project exemplifies a holistic approach to climate action by addressing both mitigation and adaptation needs. By integrating environmental conservation with socio-economic development, it provides a sustainable model that can be replicated in other vulnerable regions. \n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project is a part of the solution to the Climate crisis.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://portfolio.metamask.io/", "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": "\u2022\u2060 \u2060\ud83d\udcaa Mangrove Restoration: Planted over 50,000 mangrove trees  -\u2060 \u2060Sequestration of approximately 600 metric tons of CO2\n\n\u2022\u2060 \u2060Sustainable Food Security Farms: Established 10 sustainable vegetable farms, providing food security and income for 400 local families\n\n\u2022\u2060 \u2060Beekeeping Project: Developed beekeeping activities that benefited over 550 families, generating an estimated $20,000 in revenue\n\n\u2022\u2060 \u2060Treeducation Fund \u2013 Paid school fees to 128 children from poor families", "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": "Natural Systems CO2 Sequestration - Natural Based Solutions", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Africa", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Africa", "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": "Yes", "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": "Yes", "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. ", "questionId": 18}], "project": {"id": "0xa58bb5006a1f0a5ed312331ef848c9d0af2700b0a1305b990776d75324a3171f", "title": "Scaling-Up Community-Driven Adaptive Capacity and Resilience ", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreidzjcte3pqkkiejih7s2bubkulb6vfavi6zlgexjpnjn5g7yjjybu", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.cobec.or.ke", "createdAt": 1722485999125, "credentials": {}, "description": "\ud83c\udf0a Scaling-Up Community-Driven Adaptive Capacity and Resilience in Mida Creek, Kenya \ud83c\udf34\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udccc Project Summary\n\nThis project aims to enhance the adaptive capacity and resilience of peasants and artisanal fishing communities around Mida Creek, a vital biodiversity hotspot in Kilifi County, Kenya. Through capacity building, sustainable livelihood initiatives, and climate adaptation strategies, we seek to empower residents with skills in sustainable practices and alternative income sources.\n\nMida Creek is renowned for its rich ecosystems, including mangrove forests, seagrasses, and diverse marine life. However, these ecosystems and the communities that depend on them face severe threats from climate change, overexploitation of resources, and socio-economic vulnerabilities.\n\n\ud83c\udf0d COBEC is a proud member of the Gainforest Green Globe Community.\nWe transparently monitor our progress through the following project page:\nhttps://gainforest.app/e82a241356c57432c6b031c6c52e640f2a4ab5c4a23c3d1d2c54be0957f14e6a/1 \n\n\ud83c\udfaf Key Objectives\n\n1.\u2060 \u2060\ud83d\udcaa Enhance adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change\n2.\u2060 \u2060\ud83c\udf31 Promote sustainable livelihoods\n3.\u2060 \u2060\ud83c\udf0d Reduce greenhouse gas emissions\n4.\u2060 \u2060\ud83d\udc20 Conserve biodiversity\n\n\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Key Activities\n\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udfeb Workshops on sustainable resource management and climate adaptation\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Development of eco-tourism and sustainable aquaculture projects\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udfa8 Facilitation of artisanal product production and marketing\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udca7 Implementation of efficient water management practices\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udf33 Mangrove restoration and conservation activities\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udca1 Promotion of energy-efficient technologies\n\n\ud83c\udf1f Anticipated Impact\n\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Improved community resilience to climate change\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcc8 Diversified and sustainable livelihoods\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udf3f Increased carbon sequestration\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83e\udd8b Enhanced biodiversity conservation\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcb0 Strengthened socio-economic stability\n\n\u23f3 Project Duration\n24 months\n\n \ud83d\udcbc Budget\n$250,000\n\n\ud83d\udc65 Team\n\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbc Edward Mwamuye - Project Manager\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83e\udd1d Johnson Nzai - Community Liaison Officer\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udd2c Julius Sila - Technical Officer\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcb9 Anderson Mshelle - Finance Officer\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcca Mwangome Muye - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer\n\n \ud83c\udf81 Beneficiaries\n\nDirect beneficiaries include local peasants, artisanal fishing community members, and their families. Indirect beneficiaries include the broader community of Kilifi County, local businesses, and eco-tourism stakeholders.\n\n \ud83d\udcc5 Project Timeline\n\n1.\u2060 \u2060Phase 1 (Months 1-6): \ud83d\udcca Baseline survey, community engagement, capacity building\n2.\u2060 \u2060Phase 2 (Months 7-12): \ud83d\ude80 Implementation of livelihood initiatives, early warning systems\n3.\u2060 \u2060Phase 3 (Months 13-18): \ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Climate-resilient infrastructure development, mangrove restoration\n4.\u2060 \u2060Phase 4 (Months 19-24): \ud83d\udcc8 Monitoring, evaluation, and final reporting\n\n \ud83c\udf3f Environmental Impact\n\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udc20 Biodiversity Conservation: Restoration and protection of mangroves and other critical habitats\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udf33 Carbon Sequestration: Enhanced mangrove forests will capture and store substantial amounts of CO2\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udf0a Reduced Resource Depletion: Sustainable practices will decrease overexploitation of natural resources\n\n\ud83d\udc65 Social Impact\n\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcaa Community Empowerment: Capacity building and active involvement in decision-making\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcb0 Improved Livelihoods: Diversified and sustainable livelihood options\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Increased Resilience: Enhanced ability to cope with environmental changes\n\n \ud83d\udcb9 Economic Impact\n\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcc8 Sustainable Economic Growth: Eco-tourism, sustainable aquaculture, and artisanal products\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udf10 Market Access: Training in marketing and business skills\n\n\ud83d\udc65 Project Impact\n \u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcaa Mangrove Restoration: Planted over 50,000 mangrove trees\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcb0 Sequestration of approximately 600 metric tons of CO2\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Sustainable Food Security Farms: Established 10 sustainable vegetable farms, providing food security and income for 400 local families\n \u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83d\udcc8 Beekeeping Project: Developed beekeeping activities that benefited over 550 families, generating an estimated $20,000 in revenue\n\u2022\u2060  \u2060\ud83c\udf10 Treeducation Fund \u2013 Paid school fees to 128 children from poor families\nSome of our videos can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cobec+projects\nThe links below show some of our photos\n![Beehives-for-honey-production](https://i.postimg.cc/13NvP5Bw/Beehives-for-honey-production.jpg) \n![Coomunity-food-security-farm](https://i.postimg.cc/GpFz87Zp/Coomunity-food-security-farm.jpg) \n![Food-security-farm-2](https://i.postimg.cc/k53f53YZ/Food-security-farm-2.jpg) \n![Mangrove-Planting](https://i.postimg.cc/DZ76qQTP/Mangrove-Planting.jpg) \n![Marereni-Planting](https://i.postimg.cc/xTXRyTWh/Marereni-Planting.jpg) \n![Nursery-seedlings-3](https://i.postimg.cc/KzQNQKcS/Nursery-seedlings-3.jpg) \n![Planted-site](https://i.postimg.cc/T14cMZWt/Planted-site.jpg) \n![Planting](https://i.postimg.cc/MHTYLWXc/Planting.jpg) \n![Planting-Mangroves](https://i.postimg.cc/Wbx79cV3/Planting-Mangroves.jpg) \n![Treeducation-Fund-Beneficiaries](https://i.postimg.cc/52vSTK9m/Treeducation-Fund-Beneficiaries.jpg) \n![Women-receiving-beehives](https://i.postimg.cc/gcSsZ6B3/Women-receiving-beehives.jpg) \n\nJoin us in empowering communities and preserving the beautiful Mida Creek ecosystem! Together, we can build a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udf0d\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "cobecnet"}, "recipient": "0xde7214191eff64c1ed635d5ff9081253e2f2944a"}}