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(Reminder: projects must have proof of being over 3 months old)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "number", "answer": "500000", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Level Up-GENerating change (22-4083-CSP-UI) CISU: The Civil Society Fund\t01/2023 - ongoing\tPartner; (Coordinator - Landsforeningen for \u00d8kosamfund (L\u00d8S))\t134 316 Rehabilitation farm 'Zelenyi Gai',  \"Urgent support of the EU for civil society\" from the NGO \"Initiative center for the promotion of activity and development of the public movement \"Ednannia\" (No 055EUEMS202201-05653/01 )\t05-08/2022\tCoordinator\t10 149 \"\u2018IDPowerment\u2019 project (22-4034-CSP-MI) CISU:The Civil Society Fund \"\t09/2022-04/2023\tPartner; (Coordinator - Landsforeningen for \u00d8kosamfund (L\u00d8S))\t67 160 DERF project \u2018Ecovillages for Peace\u2019 (22-3852-DERF-RR) CISU: The Civil Society Fund (22-004-RO Alert Note Armed Conflict In Ukraine)\t1/03-30/09/2022\tPartner; (Coordinator - Landsforeningen for \u00d8kosamfund (L\u00d8S))\t134 314 \"Ecological Communities Protect (00127920 / PR-144321) International Solidarity & Emergencies Fondation de France \"\t1/04-30/09/2022\tCoordinator\t70 000 Growing Our New Future (20-2600-SI-maj) CISU: The Civil Society Fund\t01/08/2020 - 01/", "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": "5", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Maksym Zalevskyi - president GEN Ukraine\u2028https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxzalevski/ \u2028Iryna Kazakova - project manager\u2028https://www.linkedin.com/in/iryna-kazakova/ \u2028Camilla Nielsen-Englyst - Grant consultant and coordinator https://www.linkedin.com/in/cenglyst/  Aleksander Stepanov - network coordinator  Vitaly Fasolya - SMM", "hidden": false, "question": "List the team Name/Role/Experience/Socials ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "How GEN Ukraine Contributes to Solving the Climate Crisis\n\u2028Regenerative Practices\nAt the core of GEN Ukraine's approach to addressing the climate crisis is the implementation of regenerative agricultural practices. By restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and creating self-sustaining ecosystems, our practices help sequester carbon and enhance resilience against climate impacts. This approach reduces reliance on chemical inputs, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes sustainable food systems.\nRegenerative Land projects here https://github.com/maxzalevski/regenerative_lands\n\n\nRenewable Energy and Energy Efficiency\nWe emphasize the use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and bioenergy in our communities. This transition from fossil fuels to clean energy significantly cuts down on carbon emissions. Additionally, our focus on energy-efficient building designs and technologies helps reduce overall energy consumption, making our settlements more sustainable and less dependent on external energy sources.\nOur Offgrid solutions here https://github.com/maxzalevski/offgrid\u2028\nSustainable Land Use and Conservation\nGEN Ukraine promotes sustainable land use practices that protect and restore natural landscapes. Our initiatives include reforestation, agroforestry, and the protection of existing forests, which play a critical role in carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. By maintaining and enhancing these natural carbon sinks, we contribute to the global effort to mitigate climate change.\u2028Story in Medium https://medium.com/@rodovidme/what-ecosystem-restoration-looks-like-regenerative-lands-ecovillages-879fda4b19d5\u2028\nEducation and Community Engagement\nEducation is a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. We conduct extensive educational programs to raise awareness and teach sustainable practices. By empowering local communities with knowledge and skills, we foster a culture of sustainability and resilience. Our training sessions cover a wide range of topics, from permaculture design to renewable energy systems, ensuring that our community members are well-equipped to contribute to climate solutions.\u2028Our Courses https://genukraine.com.ua/index.php/en/education\u2028\nResilience in Adverse Conditions\nOperating in the challenging context of war, migration, blackouts, and economic and energy crises, GEN Ukraine has demonstrated that decentralized, community-driven approaches can provide resilience in the face of adversity. Our network's ability to adapt and thrive under such conditions underscores the importance of local solutions in addressing global challenges.\u2028Our Network Map https://map.genukraine.com.ua/\n\u2028Conclusion\nGEN Ukraine's holistic approach integrates regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, sustainable land use, and education to address the climate crisis. By building resilient, self-sufficient communities, we not only reduce our environmental impact but also create a model for sustainable living that can be replicated worldwide.\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://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/rewilding-for-ecovillages-in-ukraine/impact", "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": "### Our Climate Impact in the Last 12 Months\n\n#### 1. Conservation Initiatives\n- **Creation of Protected Areas**: Through the efforts of our ecovillagers, around 10 initiatives have been launched to create protected zones and reserves in various regions of the country, including the Carpathians, Polissya, Slobozhanshchyna, Steppe, and Forest-Steppe. Each area spans from 50 to 100 hectares.\n- **Ecosystem Restoration**: In the de-occupied territories of Kyiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions, our ecovillagers have contributed to landmine clearance and ecosystem restoration.\n\n#### 2. Soil and Ecosystem Regeneration\n- **Soil Restoration**: Scientists from Kyiv University and experts from the Permaculture Association developed a rapid soil restoration method for areas affected by rocket strikes. Several training sessions were conducted at the Radariya Educational Center, with results documented over the year.\n- **Case Studies**: Materials on our regional experience in land regeneration have been compiled, showcasing how degraded lands were restored through the efforts of ecovillagers. These case studies are available on [Github](https://github.com/maxzalevski/regenerative_lands).\n\n#### 3. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Mobility\n- **Solar Power Installations**: Five solar power stations were installed in houses and community spaces within our ecovillages.\u2028\n- **Bicycle Workshops**: Five bicycle workshops were established, where battery systems for electric bikes and charging stations for routers and other devices were developed. This initiative addresses mobility and connectivity issues between settlements during blackouts.\u2028[Report](https://genukraine.com.ua/index.php/en/gen-ukraine/our-projects/bicycles-for-ecovillages-case)\n\n#### 4. Green Off-grid Solutions\n- **Catalog of Off-grid Solutions**: We are developing a catalog of green off-grid solutions, with case studies from our settlements. The materials are collected on a [Github repository](https://github.com/maxzalevski/offgrid).\n\n#### 5. Infrastructure Development\n- **Infrastructure Projects**: Dozens of infrastructure projects have been funded and renovated in rural areas. Old village houses have been restored, and new facilities built, now serving as community centers, children's spaces, and educational hubs in our ecovillages, providing shelter for displaced persons from frontline zones and large cities.\n\n#### 6. Climate Change Education and Practices\n- **Training Programs**: We continuously conduct training sessions and document solutions for soil fertility restoration, wetland protection, water collection systems, waste composting, and studies on carbon footprint and carbon economy.\n\n#### 7. Web3 and Regenerative Finance\n- **Web3 Solutions**: Our organization is actively teaching network participants about regenerative finance and the concept of regenerative ecovillages. Despite the challenges posed by war and frequent power outages, we continue to progress in this area.\u2028[Chat Ukrainian](https://t.me/+PqgKTyiiAJk0OTli) \n", "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": "Europe", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Europe", "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": "0xc8332c6ea13b03d3384dd4633678f4d5eae6764feb343a5953308bf57daea047", "title": "Ecovillage network in Ukraine", "logoImg": "bafkreihvqk6lelbq4hmnf2jh37ciig3fybt74oqelrd3oje3pf4ovx3t7y", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreiblgjs5tmnem2annyzzbbcubeoo47m3eefrz3cp3mfqm5wjs5mala", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://genukraine.com.ua/index.php/en/", "bannerImg": "bafkreic4675rm5ypwypumalganjufvw67bxyafgeg6gxmmvjq2blcdrgqe", "createdAt": 1722061877253, "userGithub": "maxzalevski", "credentials": {}, "description": "#### Our Story\n\nThe Global Ecovillage Network of Ukraine (GEN Ukraine) is a national organization founded in 2018 that unites approximately 60 ecovillages across the country. Our mission is to create resilient and self-sufficient communities that live in harmony with nature, using regenerative practices to ensure sustainable living.\n\n#### Our Principles\n\n- **Permaculture**: We employ permaculture methods to create sustainable agricultural systems that minimize environmental impact.\n- **Regenerative Agriculture**: We restore natural ecosystems through regenerative farming and agroforestry.\n- **Social Responsibility**: We build communities based on sociocracy and non-violent communication principles.\n\n#### Climate Impact\n\n1. **Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions**\n   - **Renewable Energy**: We use solar, wind, and bioenergy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.\n   - **Energy Efficiency**: We implement energy-efficient technologies in construction and resource management.\n\n2. **Biodiversity Conservation**\n   - **Regenerative Farming**: We enhance soil fertility and biodiversity by integrating forest systems into agroecosystems.\n   - **Protecting Natural Landscapes**: We safeguard natural landscapes from degradation and development.\n\n3. **Land Use Changes**\n   - **Reducing Deforestation**: We support reforestation programs and reduce deforestation.\n   - **Sustainable Land Management**: We adopt sustainable land management practices that preserve soil and water resources.\n\n4. **Education and Awareness**\n   - **Training Programs**: We organize training programs for local communities and youth on sustainable development and climate protection.\n   - **Environmental Education**: We conduct environmental education for children and adults, fostering ecological awareness.\n\n#### Our Achievements\n\n- **Community Spaces**: We develop shared spaces for regenerative practices and learning, such as the Om Center in Teply Hory.\n- **Innovative Technologies**: We implement water collection and recycling systems like VodaLab, providing clean water for communities.\n\n#### Challenges and Prospects\n\nWe face numerous challenges, particularly the need for scientific research to validate our practices. However, with the support of international funds and crypto grants, we can continue to develop our ecovillages and expand our impact.\n\n#### Operating Under Difficult Conditions\n\nSince our founding, we have been operating under extremely challenging conditions, including war, migration, blackouts, and severe economic and energy crises. In these circumstances, our decentralized network has become a vital source of resilience and survival amidst societal collapse.\n\n### Conclusion\n\nGEN Ukraine strives to be a leader in sustainable development and climate protection. Our communities exemplify how to live in harmony with nature, reducing negative environmental impacts and creating a sustainable future for generations to come.\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "genukraine", "projectTwitter": "rodovidme"}, "recipient": "0x37fAC46ffE4CF2B56d7cB1Bf6bc2527a6Ed3F041"}}