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(Reminder: projects must have proof of being over 3 months old)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "number", "answer": "6043.92", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "$1,385.35 Gitcoin 19; $2,835.99 Gitcoin 20; $1,822.58 Monthly Subscribers", "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": "2", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Isiah Cruz: Founder & CEO, @cruzini0, experience with Environmental Conservation, Community-building, Data Science, and Operations; Zay-Jay Carrero: Project Manager, @czayjay21, experience with Scrum, Project Management, Invasive Species Removal", "hidden": false, "question": "List the team Name/Role/Experience/Socials ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Ama Earth Group is an Indigenous Climate Tech company based in Puerto Rico/Borik\u00e9n. Our project is centrally focused on ecosystem restoration projects that can be tangibly measured.\n\n\nOur approach focuses on three key areas:\n\n\nCommunity-Driven Projects: We rally individuals, organizations, and companies around land-based regeneration projects. Our 40 subscribers contribute $5/month, funding initiatives like mangrove planting, coral reef restoration, and sustainable agriculture. For example, our projects have collectively removed 12,297 lbs of CO2 from the atmosphere annually, demonstrating significant grassroots impact\u200b\u200b.\n\n\nTech Integration and Transparency: Utilizing technology for efficient project management and transparent funding allocation, we ensure every contribution directly supports ecosystem regeneration. This approach has enabled us to complete seven projects across four countries, with all funding details publicly available on our website\u200b\u200b.\n\n\nIndigenous Wisdom and Values: Rooted in Taino/a values, we integrate ancestral knowledge with modern practices. This blend fosters a deeper connection with nature and enhances the effectiveness of our restoration efforts. Projects like our mangrove reforestation in San Juan not only combat toxic runoff and erosion but also strengthen shorelines and sequester carbon\u200b\u200b.\n\n\nThrough these focused efforts, Ama Earth Group is making significant strides in reversing climate change and regenerating ecosystems worldwide.", "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/ama-earth-group/grants?tab=milestones-and-updates&grantId=0x53056692925dc1db268e2ac2be582b8873d040fa8c3ab7729e15150d53dd37fa", "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": "In the past 12 months, Ama Earth Group has made significant impacts through our community-driven, land-based regeneration projects:\nCarbon Sequestration: Our initiatives have collectively removed 12,297 lbs of CO2 from the atmosphere annually. Key projects include the mangrove reforestation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which alone sequesters approximately 8,928 lbs of CO2 annually\u200b\u200b.\nBiodiversity Enhancement: Through our riverbank restoration and native species planting efforts, such as the Passaic River project in New Jersey, we've improved habitat stability and biodiversity. This project included planting native species like Black-eyed Susan and Tickseed, which not only stabilized the riverbank but also contributed to sequestering approximately 3,000 lbs of CO2 annually\u200b\u200b.\nCommunity Engagement: We have engaged over 100 volunteers across our projects, fostering local stewardship and environmental awareness. For instance, our Leatherback Turtle conservation project in Puerto Rico brought together 30 people to strategically install 50 steel poles for nest identification, enhancing beach monitoring and conservation efforts\u200b\u200b.\nThese impacts highlight our commitment to reversing climate change and regenerating ecosystems through effective, community-driven actions.", "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": "North America", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "North America", "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": "0x22104344ca642f47895d03a161740b9de97f326a70544febc415242dca6bcbb6", "title": "Ama Earth Group - Indigenous Ecosystem Regeneration & Climate Tech \ud83d\uded6", "logoImg": "bafkreicok76f6kc3uuux6akbvcwo7ud4lv5e6hg5jvyr3kaoo7xrum3dhe", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreia6moe63rid43xewjkpddcbcsn2glvgdicee7ml3olvjybrsum3fa", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.amaearthgroup.com/", "bannerImg": "bafkreibmoasmrhmyivkioujagkdq43655rn2s7ylalllq6j5mhka3awfoy", "createdAt": 1698620934419, "userGithub": "cruzini", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..7rGx2_r4i9poiJpq9IpRa0aoZJWTVyV6rtXHW-ClpGp07jBqac5lNjG9P6bcnEh-X2isSTAj36Djs114YMPcBA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-15T17:21:04.853Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-15T17:21:04.852Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-14T17:21:04.852Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x4AFC0c9a5C4060DF2345C5b8C73e8eDBA2DE8E47", "hash": "v0.0.0:2twvRtgneuU8xhXAAFo5yXMCRLm8i8Nt4IvbUaD960I=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#amaearthgroup"}}}, "description": "**\ud83d\uded6 Ama Earth Group is an Indigenous Climate Tech company. We rally individuals, organizations & companies around land-based regeneration projects. Our goal is to help reverse climate change by combining tech, community & indigenous ancestral wisdom.**\n\n*Ama Earth Group is based in Puerto Rico / Borik\u00e9n and rooted in indigenous Taino/a values \ud83e\udeb6 Our 7 projects remove 12,297 lbs CO2/yr from the atmosphere.*\n\nWe're committed to regenerating ecosystems worldwide through our innovative climate subscription model. Supporters contribute monthly, and these funds are directly allocated to land-based ecosystem regeneration projects.\n\nOur efforts span a wide range of initiatives, from mangrove planting to coral reef restoration and sustainable agriculture, each carefully chosen to have a tangible impact on the planet's health.\n\n**PROGRESS & USE OF PREVIOUS FUNDS**\n\nWe currently have 40 subscribers who pay $5.00/month to fund Ama Earth Group-led environmental conservation projects.  \n\nThus far, we have completed 7 climate positive projects across 4 countries including:\n\n**Project #7: \ud83c\udf0a Passaic River Day - River Restoration Community Event (USA \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8)**\n\n*Details:* The Passaic River in New Jersey faces challenges from pollution, erosion & habitat degradation. With the help of 40 dedicated volunteers & in collaboration with local community groups, we planted a variety of native species, including Black-eyed Susan & Tickseed to enhance the riverbank's stability and biodiversity. Our efforts are expected to sequester approximately 3,000 lbs of CO2 annually, promoting a healthier ecosystem for the Passaic River.\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-07-28-at-4-35-23-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/yYm6tJ41/Screenshot-2024-07-28-at-4-35-23-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/kB5dtggz)\n\n**Project #6: \ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f Mangrove Reforestation & Storm Surge Protection (Puerto Rico \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7)**\n\n*Details:* Laguna del Condado in San Juan, Puerto Rico is prone to toxic runoff, erosion, and strong storms. In response to this reality, Project #6 made an effort to help capture pollutants from runoff and strengthen the shorelines by planting 175 mangroves and 9 other coastal trees. We were joined by 20 volunteers and we collaborated with Estuario San Juan and Yale Day of Service to make the event possible. Altogether, our efforts will remove approximately 8,928 lbs of CO2 from the atmosphere annually.\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-07-28-at-4-33-08-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/8C1Sqwdw/Screenshot-2024-07-28-at-4-33-08-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/3kbVGXcD)\n\n**Project #5: \ud83d\udc22 Leatherback Turtle Conservation & Nest Identification Poles (Puerto Rico \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7)**\n\n*Details:* We collaborated with Chelonia, one of the leading turtle conservation organizations in Puerto Rico, to help prepare for Leatherback Turtle nesting season \ud83d\udc22. Our work helped to recommission an area of the beach that was previously difficult to monitor since it lacked numbered poles for nest identification. This event gathered ~30 people to strategically install 50 steel poles in areas not prone to erosion \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f.\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-2-39-04-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/63Wbz4Qn/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-2-39-04-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/nsW1hzBh)\n\n**Project #4: \ud83c\udf31 Erosion Control & Riverbank Cleanup for Otamiri River (Nigeria \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec)**\n\n*Details:* After receiving spiritual approval from the local river priest who guards the Otamiri River, we gathered a group of 13 people to pick up 3,000 pieces of litter \ud83d\udeae, to plant 5 native riparian plants (including the sacred kola nut tree) \ud83c\udf31, and to conduct water quality tests \ud83e\uddea. Overall, we helped improve water quality, reduce erosion risk & provide more wildlife habitat area for the river \ud83c\udf0a.\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-00-42-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/zBjsxBf9/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-00-42-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/Q9FYtj1b)\n\n**Project #3: \ud83c\udf3e Invasive Species Removal & Native Plant Installation for Passaic River (USA \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8)**\n\n*Details:* We removed invasive plant species (Japanese Knotweed), installed native riparian plants (Switchgrass, Tussock Sedge, Buttonbush, Blue Iris, Marsh Marigrove), and picked up litter from the riverbanks of the Passaic River at Riverfront Park in Newark, NJ \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\nThe project was carried out by 9 Ama community members with the intention of helping to filter out pollutants from the water \ud83d\udca7, stabilize the riverbanks \ud83c\udf31, and improve habitats for wildlife \ud83e\uddab\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-07-28-at-4-37-38-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/TYVyGDZQ/Screenshot-2024-07-28-at-4-37-38-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/TpP2Jp2W)\n\n**Project #2: \ud83e\udeb4 Rooftop Garden Installation for Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (Brazil \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7)**\n\n*Details:* Our climate positive action was purchasing 8 native plants for a rooftop garden installation in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 The project was carried out by 3 Ama community members with the intention of reducing toxic runoff from getting into nearby water sources \ud83d\udca7, improving air quality \ud83d\ude0a, and preventing landslides (which are unfortunately common) \ud83e\udea8\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-50-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/T1RxV3z4/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-50-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/wybnHgTX)\n\n**Project #1: \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Beach Cleanup for Cerro Gordo (Puerto Rico \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7)**\n\n*Details:* Our climate positive action was a 150 litter piece pickup in Cerro Gordo, Puerto Rico \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7\nThe project was carried out by 2 Ama community members with the intention of beautifying the natural environment \ud83c\udf34, reducing natural habitat pollution \ud83d\udc20 and giving a small boost to the coastal plants \ud83c\udf31 of the area ahead of hurricane season.\n\n[![Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-27-PM.png](https://i.postimg.cc/3x0sDGyw/Screenshot-2024-04-15-at-1-24-27-PM.png)](https://postimg.cc/v4MqJctR)\n\n**GITCOIN FUNDS USAGE**\n\nGitcoin funds will be used to fund, organize, and design more ecosystem regeneration projects. We have several lined up including restoring hurricane-destroyed beaches, reviving river ecosystems, removing invasive species, and restoring native plant systems.\n\nAll Gitcoin funds will go towards funding regenerative projects that we complete ourselves and all costs associated with these projects are publicly available on our website.\n\n**ROADMAP**\n\nWe ultimately want to build a large base of subscribers and funding so that we can regularly allocate large sums of capital towards all types of projects that benefit our ecosystems including Reforestation, Soil Regeneration, Solar Farms, Coral Reef Gardening, etc.\n\n**IMPACT**\n\nWe estimate that our 7 projects remove 12,297 lbs CO2/yr from the atmosphere!", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "", "projectTwitter": "amaearthgroup"}, "recipient": "0x4AFC0c9a5C4060DF2345C5b8C73e8eDBA2DE8E47"}}