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(Reminder: projects must have proof of being over 3 months old)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "number", "answer": "68.57", "hidden": false, "question": "Total prior funding for the project in USD", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "$68.57 GIV-Earth Round on Giveth in July 2024 (pending matching fund allocation)", "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": "Srivathsa Govindaraju,  naturalist and sustainable living expert focused on permaculture and organic gardening practices deeply rooted in Indic tradition. With over 15 years of experience, Srivathsa's expertise lies in promoting positive wellbeing through a clear understanding of our symbiotic relationship with nature.  https://www.facebook.com/srivathsa.govindaraju/", "hidden": false, "question": "List the team Name/Role/Experience/Socials ", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1. Biodiversity Loss\nIssue: Modern agricultural practices often lead to biodiversity loss, focusing on monoculture crops and chemical pesticides and fertilizers that harm native species.\nSolution: Chiguru Ecospace promotes the conservation of native plant and animal species by cultivating over 500 species of flora and fauna. Our integrated farming practices emphasize the importance of biodiversity, teaching participants about the value of preserving native species and their roles in a balanced ecosystem.\n\n2. Soil Degradation\nIssue: Conventional farming methods, including the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, degrade soil health, reduce its fertility, and lead to erosion.\nSolution: We employ sustainable farming techniques such as composting, crop rotation, and bio-fertilizers like Jeevamrutha to enhance soil fertility naturally. Our educational programs teach farmers and visitors how to maintain healthy soil through organic practices, reducing dependency on harmful chemicals.\n\n3. Water Pollution and Scarcity\nIssue: Chemical runoff from farms contaminates water sources, and inefficient irrigation practices waste precious water resources.\nSolution: Chiguru Ecospace uses organic farming methods that eliminate the need for chemical inputs, thus preventing water pollution. We also implement efficient water management techniques, such as rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation, to conserve water and ensure its sustainable use.\n\n4. Climate Change\nIssue: Agriculture contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, and deforestation for farmland exacerbates climate change.\nSolution: Our zero-waste farming practices and cultivating diverse plant species help sequester carbon, mitigating climate change. By educating participants on sustainable farming, we promote practices that reduce carbon footprints and enhance the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change impacts.\n\n5. Loss of Traditional Knowledge\nIssue: Modernization and urbanization have led to the loss of traditional regenerative agricultural knowledge and practices, which are often more sustainable and eco-friendly.\nSolution: Chiguru Ecospace focuses on preserving and promoting traditional farming methods, including cultivating forgotten foods and healing herbs. Through workshops and hands-on experiences, we teach participants about the benefits of traditional agricultural knowledge, ensuring its transmission to future generations.\n\n6. Environmental Awareness\nIssue: A general lack of awareness and understanding of environmental issues among the public leads to unsustainable lifestyles and practices.\nSolution: Our programs are designed to educate children, young minds, and farmers about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living. By fostering a deep connection with nature through immersive experiences, we aim to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious individuals committed to protecting the planet.", "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/nature-inspires---chiguru-ecospace", "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": "1. Protection of a 13+ acre sanctuary that is home to 350 species of plants and trees \n2. Conducted 3-day residential, hands-on farming, nature camp, and bio-diversity awareness program for 50+ kids between 8 - 15 years across 4 batches\n3. Conducted two workshops attended by 30+ members of the web3 regen community in Bangalore, one on the farm and another in the city, on eco-conscious living and integrated farming principles", "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": "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": "0xa1f3ea75177f9a0f08f6d73aeb64fd94afe78c5cb92d46fe0a8b2042cf6b91f1", "title": "Nature Inspires - Chiguru Ecospace", "logoImg": "bafkreihamkzqhu7wzczux7l6y2fidfbk5znnncwg3fgl77f44blzbjfxxm", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreicp4urxepoyj4l3nxpejl2luyw2mqngswo2qtqx3lf7roj3nplgrm", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.facebook.com/NIChiguruecospace/", "bannerImg": "bafkreiexr352x3ynrvg5xwpgdzckcezeittgj5crjzwerkmfzqt2lrlyaa", "createdAt": 1722803819817, "credentials": {}, "description": "## Who We Are\nNature Inspires is a collective of initiatives designed to allow everyone to connect with nature, appreciate its richness, and rejuvenate themselves. Most importantly, these initiatives emphasize learning to be inclusive and sustainable. Our flagship initiative, Chiguru Ecospace, is a certified organic farm and biodiversity education center passionately managed by Srivathsa Govindaraju, a software engineer turned farmer. Nestled in a lush green valley near Bangalore, India, our 13+ acre sanctuary is home to over 300 species of flora and fauna. We promote sustainable and chemical-free farming, native biodiversity, and eco-conscious living.\n\n## What We Do\nOur initiatives include:\n- **Chiguru Ecospace (Our Farm)** - This working farm has a perfectly balanced ecosystem and follows integrated farming principles with a special focus on native plants, forgotten foods, and healing herbs. Regular workshops and farm visits are conducted to spread the knowledge of our dietary and culinary culture, sustainable and inclusive lifestyle, rich biodiversity, and Earth-friendly farming. Chiguru Ecospace also hosts other social events for children with special needs and geriatric and post-natal care.\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeGL6BmNwBztzu3L-dkcEXzbv-YP6uWYy2gr92TCHSUWyjZBSu3I_9wnCJhNgSc1DP5eEjZJO2if37lM4cWbMEw0gXTYL2w2dYg3S4sghk02Bj9Po4uZ4O_jtZ8CBRocd1Sh6w8TI9DNc7I1ufofZ0kI053?key=I_M5HIQyjpuA8yGs1Zu0jQ)\n\n- **Sogadu Santhe (Farmers Market)** -  An extension of Chiguru Ecospace that provides direct access to chemical-free farm produce and value-added products. Sogadu Santhe focuses on bringing fresh, healthy, and nutritious items from our native agrodiversity close to consumers at an affordable cost, along with the necessary knowledge of their usage.\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdQTTMV7BKkTPITDmqYfOtJ2J4wsxj9_6dINddkvvHQ69Z4rECXwTqavnALku5ff2p-5L4eVFzSi0upRd59-03hHmcXFgsdBp1UzIDR7lFIgOYBk6oZOD_eE9lxYkyV_nQvg11OY9TaVn8DxA8x_HKgk9q2?key=I_M5HIQyjpuA8yGs1Zu0jQ)\n\n- **Sanjeevini (Plant Nursery)** - A unique nursery that provides access to unconventional plants and planting materials native to our land, sources of food that are mostly forgotten, and healing herbs that help maintain the overall health and wellness of the family. Various earth-friendly gardening inputs such as microbial culture, enriched compost, Bio-fertilizers, Bio-pesticides, and natural soil fertility enhancers are also made available to consumers along with necessary training on chemical-free gardening and plant care. Through Sanjeevini, we aim to convert the terrace gardens at every home into a therapeutic mirco-wellness center.\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXezHNo9qFcSGCGWOZYQdcTN0Xbx7Bn0N0mhTC-LPzyOyqYY30bGneW-8wh6HAe6A7dafiRW-yjcVFVbp8N7xqjUpRdIgoM1p1uX8fuG3g2qCxd03TbV-dG5PRgjXFI3jDZ6b-dJ_r040K5ciKNrIZ7C2Zvh?key=I_M5HIQyjpuA8yGs1Zu0jQ)\n\n- **Suyaana (Experience-based AgriTourism)** - Suyaana is an initiative to promote responsible, eco-friendly tourism, creating lasting experiences close to nature at working farms and natural spaces. Visitors are exposed to real-life activities, ensuring an insight into the process of sustainable farming and simple living. This experience will strengthen their bond with nature and help them make informed decisions to make this world a better place to live for everyone.\n![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdbUM9QkXlEBnwrRrrXHTxcTV2j7_9c1_e9iRe23VVGI7ch4gw0uTiMfnedmsEMCLL8X7OmNcfyp1zG3msq456Pvbq3bMQnqeGZwnQujqbifS5eGQzh1ISEh5ddaBVyvApIbFlAWyOIU0J2Hbp0kmFdOUrf?key=I_M5HIQyjpuA8yGs1Zu0jQ)\n\n## Why Support Us\nIn a world of rampant environmental degradation, Nature Inspires strives to instill a love for nature and a sense of responsibility towards the environment in the younger generation. By supporting us, you are helping to preserve biodiversity, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and create a generation of environmentally conscious individuals. Our unique approach to combining education with hands-on farming experiences sets us apart, making a tangible difference in participants' lives and the environment.\n\n## Where We Operate\nOur beautiful farm is located in Singadasanahalli Village, near the Thippagondanahalli Reservoir off Magadi Road, approximately 40 kilometers from Bangalore, Karnataka, India.\n\n## How We Achieve Our Goals\nThrough integrated farming principles and zero-waste practices, we grow various native plants, forgotten foods, and healing herbs. Our educational programs include workshops on composting, bio-pesticide preparation, seed ball making, and more. We engage participants in real-life activities that foster a deep connection with nature and impart crucial knowledge about sustainable living.\n\n## Where do we go from here\nThe time to act is now! Environmental education and sustainable farming practices are more critical than ever. Your contributions will enable us to expand our programs, reach more children and farmers, and enhance our facilities to provide a better learning environment.\n\n\nDonate now to help Chiguru Ecospace continue its mission of nurturing nature and educating the future. Your support will make a significant difference in preserving our environment and shaping a sustainable future. Make a difference today!\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": ""}, "recipient": "0x5470E9855Cc31A754079c819365f866a38404Ff5"}}