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The project addresses several of the eligibility criteria for the Climate Round Solutions and DeSci Beta Gitcoin grants, including:\n\nClimate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: MesoReefDAO aims to mitigate the impact of climate change on coral reefs by regenerating degraded reef habitats. This is accomplished with regenerative practices such as coral outplanting and the use of natural materials for reef restoration.\n\nUse of Decentralized Technology: MesoReefDAO uses blockchain technology and a decentralized governance structure to manage its operations. This ensures transparency, security, and accountability in the allocation of funds and decision-making processes.\n\nCommunity Engagement and Collaboration: The project involves collaboration with local communities, scientists, and stakeholders to identify and implement effective reef regeneration strategies. Additionally, MesoReefDAO is committed to promoting education and awareness about the importance of coral reefs and their role in supporting biodiversity and mitigating climate change.\n\nOverall, MesoReefDAO aligns with the eligibility criteria for the Climate Round Solutions and DeSci Beta Gitcoin grants by addressing the urgent need for innovative and collaborative solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change on coral reefs and promote their long-term sustainability.\n\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Please describe how your project meets the round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We already accomplished these points of the roadmap without participating in any past grant rounds:\n\n**Q1-2023**\n\n- Assemble transdisciplinary experts and core members for MesoReefDAO. \n\u2713 We are still looking for transdisciplinary scientists and many guilds.\n\n- Acquire **mesoreefdao.eth** and create a [safe.global](http://safe.global/) for funds. \n \u2713 We are looking to acquire the ENS domain.\n\n- Promote the proposal on social media. \n\u2713 We have created a [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MesoReefDAO), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mesoreefdao/), [Discord](https://discord.gg/8h3y5qaqF4), a [GitHub repo](https://github.com/robioreefeco/MesoReefDAO), and a [Notion](https://mesoreefdao.notion.site/MesoReefDAO-861af9626bcf41d792487dcbfe1f4ae8) with the information of the initiative and to engage potential members.\n\n**Q2/Q3-2023**\n\n-Create the framework for the MesoReefDAO [DeSci DAO](https://mirror.xyz/cryptobenthic%F0%9F%90%A0.eth/VPekPDF5fqOdbVPSwpRfqv0KimI_208fbTbq5eRGk_4): protocol, governance, incentives, organization, operations, and applications. \n\u2713 We are working on this DeSciDAO framework, we need more engagement.\n\n- Apply for both traditional and decentralized grants.\n\u2713 Our initiative has made it through the first round of the [Mar+Invest program](https://marfund.org/en/mar-invest/) and we are expecting to hear back by the end of April regarding our status for the next round.\n\u2713 We create a giveth project of [MesoReefDAO](https://giveth.io/project/mesoreefdao-regenerating-reef-conservation-with-desci).\n\u2713 We look for support to scale or initiative in terms of DeSci DAO with [Origami](https://t.co/0ANx7n4GpO) (we must have at least +100 members).\n\u2713 We applied for Beta Gitcoin Grants for Climate Solutions + DeSci rounds\n\n- Monitor project growth and promote it through social media, summits, forums, and academic conferences.\n\u2713 We talked with members of NGOs like [Healthy Reefs Initiative](https://www.healthyreefs.org/cms/) and [Coral Reef Alliance](https://coral.org/en/) to create positive synergies in the region.\n\u2713 We promoted our initiative on the [Mesoamerican Reef Day 2023](https://www.mar-day.org/) and [FLII ROOTS 2023](http://fliiroots.com/).\n\n(we are here)\n\n**Q4-2023** \n\n- Identify specific conservation projects for the Mesoamerican Reef System to focus on for proposals to join the MesoReefDAO.\n- Create a co-management plan for the coordination and operation of MesoReefDAO:\n1. Establish a clear governance structure and decision-making process that involves all stakeholders.\n2. Develop a shared vision and goals for the project, ensuring that they are aligned with the values and objectives of all involved parties.\n3. Establish regular communication channels and meetings to facilitate ongoing collaboration and information sharing.\n4. Identify and assign roles and responsibilities to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.\n5. Develop a plan for monitoring and evaluating the project's progress, and adjust the plan as needed to ensure that it remains on track.\n\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share any new updates or milestones from the prior season.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The expertise of the members of MesoReefDAO is wide-ranging and highly relevant to the project's goals. Many of the members are active coral reef researchers who have conducted extensive research in the Mesoamerican Reef System, one of the largest coral reef systems in the world. They have published numerous scientific articles and reports on topics such as coral reef ecology, oceanography, and marine conservation. Additionally, the team has experience in multidisciplinary projects in the region, working with stakeholders such as local communities, government agencies, and conservation organizations. This expertise is invaluable in the development and implementation of MesoReefDAO's conservation strategies, which require a deep understanding of the complex ecological, social, and economic factors affecting the region.\n\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that has not been covered?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "hidden": true, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 11, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "8+A1Lhow0tOCmbAMh5JnH8X2B6lzhdGGCDZN24aWju8=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "9aa46e65b6ed55e4ed281c5902ae4e220e12f0f90c62ee1dcbb4c336e50c6c20045ad838d8cbbff1778b369d7ed3ac0bf456f804e1373d5967b626f341b11fad189165867cbab41de6b4f20e34ea8fa754d6ea6288dc72b3c5f1cb86713f73b4152339c92ec25cf0772f4be245d1e9bac764a0ce4db72fab3675e4ce7ef1715000000000000000206fd7ea72cff38956231badf2d3e34eedbbdb48eb451741aee6a05b1abad5d0adc0b1665f64d30d3bb54bc9ae86072d80"}}], "project": {"id": "1:0x03506eD3f57892C85DB20C36846e9c808aFe9ef4:422", "title": "MesoReefDAO - Regenerating Reef Conservation with DeSci Web3 tools", "logoImg": "bafybeih7ftimijmmaxvxggo55lsl4wr5b4twv6avf62rbylpu7fevj3kd4", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreietfqpiirdxvzsgnt4enwj7tluitz5t73ul54skn4uwub7r4ltppu", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://linktr.ee/mesoreefdao", "bannerImg": "bafybeicibfj6c53liplhld63osp3vgsx33mpyfti5rmxzggg2dqybzznai", "createdAt": 1681587180186, "userGithub": "robioreefeco", "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..UHUsMTLhGFK7WLdlM-H90p8ZkR9d5n7VuoIn0SECQxqCPKhzVUXkrmG3iQQQH_0C_aj1mt_P1P9AQAT5q3aoAw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2023-04-15T19:20:21.763Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2023-04-15T19:20:21.763Z", "expirationDate": "2023-07-14T19:20:21.763Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x9F000bfB33b0B63fCE685B538B1A8af079b57D93", "hash": "v0.0.0:pCYPYSDqeKZqZLBi8iT7OXZ8fAa0wdckUcQoouIbKDU=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#MesoReefDAO"}}}, "description": "**What?**\n\nMesoamerican Reef DAO (MesoReefDAO) is a Regenerative Coral Reef Science initiative that focuses on the creation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) of DeSci (Decentralized Science) that seeks to scale coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR).\nThe Mesoamerican Reef is indeed the second-largest coral reef system in the world, spanning over 600 miles along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an incredibly diverse and ecologically important ecosystem, providing habitat for thousands of species that support ecological goods and services.\n\n![alt text](https://mesoreefdao.notion.site/image/https%3A%2F%2Fs3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fsecure.notion-static.com%2Fceab0aa0-58a3-43dd-9b95-af4102c47946%2FUntitled.png?id=8ad1d976-e09a-4db9-86fd-3d3fea7e4268&table=block&spaceId=204a97ea-28b3-4030-931c-910b4cd1b6bd&width=2000&userId=&cache=v2)\nMesoreefDAO Regenerating Framework Elements\n\n**Mission** \nThe MesoReef DAO aims to restore, protect, preserve, and conserve the Mesoamerican Reef ecosystem, working towards the [United Nations Decade of Restoration framework](https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/publications/ecosystem-restoration-playbook-practical-guide-healing-planet), through the implementation of regenerative practices, big data analytics, and decentralized technologies. We will foster a decentralized and collaborative management system to ensure a sustainable future for the reef and the people that depend on it.\n\n**Vision**\n\nThe MesoReef DAO envisions a future where the Mesoamerican Reef ecosystem is thriving, providing ecological and economic benefits to local communities and visitors. We will achieve this by restoring degraded coral habitats, improving water quality, reducing pollution, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and educating local communities and visitors.\n\n**Problem**\n\nThe problem that MesoReefDAO is trying to solve/mitigate is the rapid deterioration of the Mesoamerican Reef System due to climate change, pollution, overfishing, biodiversity loss, and other human activities. The Mesoamerican Reef System is one of the most biodiverse and economically important coral reef systems in the world, providing critical habitat for numerous species of marine life and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the region.\n\nHowever, the reef system is under significant threat in the Anthropocene. The current approaches to address these issues have not been sufficient, with a lack of coordination between stakeholders, insufficient funding, and limited implementation of scientific research and data-driven decision-making.\n\n![alt text](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fr8DvnxWYAAQOnv?format=jpg&name=large)\nCoral Outplanting in restoration areas in the Mexican Caribbean.\n\n**How?**\n\nMesoReefDAO aimed to mitigate the problems facing the Mesoamerican Reef System through decentralized science web3 tools, community engagement, and leveraging the power of blockchain technology. As a DAO, MesoReefDAO is governed by its members, who collectively make decisions and allocate resources based on a set of rules and protocols encoded on the blockchain.\n\nThe framework model is centered around creating a decentralized, transparent, and sustainable system of funding and decision-making for coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Reef System. \n\nThe MesoReefDAO's early stage of development (January 2023) provides an opportunity for stakeholders to get involved and help shape the organization's future direction, collaboration, and coordination.\n\n**In this proposal, we aim to further develop and expand the capabilities of MesoReefDAO through the Climate Solutions + DeSci category of the Gitcoin Grants program.**\n\nOur proposed project includes:\n\n1. Explore and potentially build a user-friendly interface for MesoReefDAO: A well-designed interface will help to attract more users and make it easier for them to contribute to conservation efforts. The interface will also provide transparency into the decision-making process and the allocation of funds.\n\n2. Developing a regenerative decentralized science (DeSci) offset program for the MAR: Climate change is one of the biggest threats to the MAR. To mitigate its impact, we plan to create a community-based decentralized science offset program that will incentivize individuals and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to MAR conservation efforts. The program will be transparently managed through MesoReefDAO.\n\n3. Partnering with coral reef scientists: We aim to collaborate with coral reef scientists to identify and prioritize conservation efforts based on scientific research. This will ensure that the funds raised through MesoReefDAO are used in the most effective and impactful way possible.\n\n4. Implementing smart contracts: Smart contracts will be used to automate the distribution of funds and ensure transparency and accountability. This will eliminate the need for intermediaries and reduce the risk of fraud and mismanagement.\n\n**When?**\n\n**2023: Q1-Q4**\n\n**Q1-2023**\n\n- Assemble transdisciplinary experts and core members for MesoReefDAO.\n\n- Acquire an ENS domain and create a [safe.global](http://safe.global/) for funds.\n\n- Create a Discord server.\n\n- Promote the proposal on social media.\n\n**Q2/Q3-2023**\n\n-Create the framework for the MesoReefDAO [DeSci DAO](https://mirror.xyz/cryptobenthic%F0%9F%90%A0.eth/VPekPDF5fqOdbVPSwpRfqv0KimI_208fbTbq5eRGk_4): protocol, governance, incentives, organization, operations, and applications.\n\n- Apply for both traditional and decentralized grants.\n\n- Monitor project growth and promote it through social media, summits, forums, and academic conferences.\n\n**Q4-2023**\n\n- Identify specific conservation projects for the Mesoamerican Reef System to focus on for proposals to join the MesoReefDAO.\n\n- Create a co-management plan for the coordination and operation of MesoReefDAO:\n\n1. Establish a clear governance structure and decision-making process that involves all stakeholders.\n\n2. Develop a shared vision and goals for the project, ensuring that they are aligned with the values and objectives of all involved parties.\n\n3. Establish regular communication channels and meetings to facilitate ongoing collaboration and information sharing.\n\n4. Identify and assign roles and responsibilities to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.\n\n5. Develop a plan for monitoring and evaluating the project's progress, and adjust the plan as needed to ensure that it remains on track.\nIf you would like to look at our mid-long term co-adaptive SMART goals, you should check them out [here](https://mesoreefdao.notion.site/SMART-Goals-5bc58d7ed64747169bfefd631432e545)\n\n**Who? (Members)**\n\n**Core** \n\n[MSc. Rodrigo Alfredo Nu\u00f1ez-Inzunza](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-a-nu%C3%B1ez-inzunza-894037203/) (Co-Founder)\n[PhD. Jes\u00fas Ernesto Arias-Gonz\u00e1lez](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=o0CUJdQAAAAJ) (Co-Founder)\n\n**Advisors**\n\n[PhD. Diana Morales-de-Anda](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Diana-Morales-De-Anda) (Fish Ecology)\nPhD. Julieta Maldonado-S\u00e1nchez (Invertebrate Ecology)\n[PhD. Aar\u00f3n Israel Mu\u00f1iz-Castillo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aar%C3%B3n-israel-mu%C3%B1iz-castillo-b77a2a130/) (Climate Change)\n[PhD. Andrea Rivera-Sosa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rivera-sosa-448431172/) (Coral Bleaching)\n[PhD. Mar\u00eda Geovana Pech Le\u00f3n](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pGZIDzUAAAAJ&hl) (Coral Genomics)\n\nMesoReefDAO aims to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including scientists, the private sector, local communities, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government entities. Through these collaborations, MesoReefDAO aims to leverage the power of blockchain and DeSci DAOs to drive positive change to local communities and create synergies between sectors to address the challenges faced by coral reefs and the MAR. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, MesoReefDAO seeks to foster innovation and develop effective solutions for coral reef conservation and restoration.\n\nMesoReefDAO is committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our project, including collaboration. We believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences leads to more innovative solutions and better outcomes. We actively seek out partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations that share our values and commitment to DEI. We are open to working with a wide range of stakeholders, including those from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our project benefits and uplifts everyone. We recognize that DEI is an ongoing process and are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving in this area.\n\nContact us on social media of [MesoReefDAO](https://linktr.ee/mesoreefdao) if you want to get involved.\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "MesoReefDAO", "projectTwitter": "MesoReefDAO"}, "recipient": "0xE6FF2e03BB419E91D67bB537FcDa9AdE555deD88"}}