$2,012.99 crowdfunded from 477 people
$19,485.67 received from matching pools
KOKO DAO is reducing deforestation in Colombia π¨π΄
We work closely with local rural communities to create viable economic models as an alternative to deforestation ππ³
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TL;DR
Why?
Colombia is the second-most biodiverse country in the world, with 50% (55 million hectares) of its territory covered in vegetation. However, we lose more than 500 hectares of forest to deforestation daily.
Main Milestones since GG19
- Completed the first stage of KOKO DAOβs methodology to scale forest preservation in Colombia.
- Collected drone imagery and initial assessment for our second 300 hectares forest reserve in partnership with Gain Forest.
- New weekly newsletter with updates and educational content.
- Joined forces with other Gitcoin grantees to create Letβs GROW DAO, where weβll be hosting a 24/7 livestream for the community during the two weeks of GG19.
- Launched new Facebook group for our on-ground farmer's communities.
What comes next for KOKO DAO?
Q1 2024 - Q2 2024
- Creation of proof-of-impact certificates for 300 hectares of preserved native forest backed by Gain Forest technology.
- Biodiversity inventory with 3 local forest and biodiversity experts.
- We're committed to holding 10% of our treasury in in $GLO
Long-term vision
Our goal is to create an accessible blueprint methodology that any rural community in Colombia can use to preserve their small-scale native forests.
With access to initial funding, functional open-source dMRV tools, a financially sustainable business model, and continuous support from an international ReFi community.
To learn more
https://kokodao.xyz/
Thank you for your support π
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KOKO DAO saving forests in Colombia History
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accepted into Glo Dollar x Arbitrum DAO 9 months ago.
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accepted into Climate Round 1 year ago. 237 people contributed $757 to the project, and $6,745 of match funding was provided.
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accepted into Climate Solutions Round 1 year ago. 200 people contributed $811 to the project, and $3,154 of match funding was provided.
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accepted into Metacrisis 1 year ago. 9 people contributed $161 to the project, and $64 of match funding was provided.
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accepted into Climate Solutions 1 year ago. 31 people contributed $284 to the project, and $9,523 of match funding was provided.