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(Reminder: projects must have proof of being over 3 months old)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "number", "answer": "800", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Grants ~ $500, Personal Funds ~ $300", "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": "1", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Sandheep - Project Lead & Hydroponics Specialist - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandheep-rajendran-5304a64/", "hidden": false, "question": "List the team Name/Role/Experience/Socials ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Bangalore Microgreens addresses the climate crisis by promoting sustainable urban hydroponics. Our project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, optimizes urban space, and strengthens food resilience. By growing food locally on urban rooftops, we cut down on transportation emissions and reduce dependency on vulnerable supply chains.\n\nKey Contributions:\nClimate Education: We provide open-source knowledge and DIY guides, empowering more people to set up hydroponic systems, fostering widespread climate literacy and action.\n\nClimate Resilience: Local food production helps communities withstand climate shocks and reduces emissions from commercial monocrops. For example, if 100 urban farmers grow lettuce on 10 sq meters each, they could collectively reduce 3,200 kg of CO2e annually.\n\nOur goal is to start with this target and, with more funding, scale the community, expand our knowledge base, and share diverse DIY kits made from everyday materials. Through education and practical action, we're building a sustainable and resilient urban future.", "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/bangalore-microgreens/grants?tab=milestones-and-updates", "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": "Over the past 12 months, Bangalore Microgreens has made significant strides. Here are the top impacts of our project:\n\nGHG Emissions Reduction: We have reduced an estimated 240 kg of CO2e by producing 115 kg of fresh produce through our hydroponic systems. This represents a 40% reduction in emissions compared to conventional farming methods.\n\nExpansion of Urban Green Spaces: We increased our cultivable area fourfold, from 10 to 40 square feet, transforming unused urban rooftops into productive green spaces that contribute to local food security and environmental sustainability.\n\nCommunity Empowerment through Climate Education: Our DIY hydroponic guides have empowered community members to set up their own systems, multiplying the impact of our project. ", "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": "Asia", "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": "No", "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": "0xcb039ab2ad9079b6689652e0fd8eb242bee672a22f1b4916edd24cd8f3d93a44", "title": "Bangalore Microgreens", "logoImg": "bafkreigtokui72ghgelubnc33v7rpgkjjp5iiwoatv5ssn2k5bnit4bduu", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreicxv6tb3hjus65xr2qwirdbxu3slu53qkd72vrcxmhs65fjdqs5ke", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://bangaloremicrogreens.com", "bannerImg": "bafkreihzaol7apvtppuibvdf5yeetmiwwhocjbf5czedvkhjqhn43qae4a", "createdAt": 1712247335420, "credentials": {}, "description": "# Bangalore Microgreens: Boosting Food Resilience and Cutting GHGs with Urban Hydroponics\n\n![](https://i.postimg.cc/2SzgsDxp/signal-2024-08-02-204054-003.jpg)\n\n## Introduction:\nBangalore Microgreens is an innovative project that leverages the water-conserving technique of hydroponic farming in urban settings to enhance food security. By creating a network of Rooftop Hydroponic Community Gardens throughout the city, we are transforming rooftops into thriving green spaces that provide fresh, nutritious produce year-round while enhancing the city's aesthetic appeal.\n\n## Purpose:\nOur initiative offers a steady supply of fresh, locally grown, pesticide-free vegetables. By reducing dependence on long-distance transport, we significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions. Situated in urban locales, our gardens foster community engagement, bringing people together to cultivate these spaces, encouraging social interaction, and nurturing environmental awareness. Additionally, we support community members interested in creating their own rooftop gardens by providing guidance and resources.\n\n![](https://i.postimg.cc/c1hzfjSX/2.jpg)\n\n## Fund Utilization:\nThanks to the $500 we raised, we've been able to:\n\n- Expand our crop selection to include cucumbers, melons, and pumpkins, alongside tomatoes, chilies, and peppers.\n- Quadruple our growing area from 10 to 40 square feet.\n- Develop a DIY guide that empowers anyone to set up their own hydroponic system and grow vegetables.\n- Measure and document the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from our activities\n\n![](https://i.postimg.cc/Jn0syq6s/Hydroponics3.png)\n\n\n## Last year's work\nOur project has been operational for 8 months, during which we've designed cost-effective DIY Hydroponic Kits. Our latest blog post offers a detailed guide on how these systems work. To date, we have harvested 115 kg of produce, with an estimated reduction of 240 kg of CO2 emissions\u2014demonstrating that hydroponic farming can cut emissions by 40% compared to conventional methods.\n\n## GHG Reduction Strategies\nOur approach not only addresses climate change by lowering GHG emissions but also promotes sustainable urban development and resilience. By reducing the need for long-distance vegetable transport and cutting down on chemical fertilizer use, we decrease emissions linked to logistics. Our rooftop farms turn underutilized spaces into productive green areas, offering community members valuable knowledge on establishing their own sustainable gardens.\n\nTogether, we are building a greener, more resilient world, one rooftop at a time.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "blrmicrogreens"}, "recipient": "0xc97EcC5038E83F053Ab92D3093a0AABff85FC8A3"}}