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?? Exciting updates from our work in Mozambique! Groundd has partnered with several organizations in Mozambique to identify conservation enterprises using our CERS framework. The challenge? Communities near conservation areas need alternatives to charcoal production. Our solution: ? Analyzed 20 value chains ? Integrated local knowledge, government insights, remote sensing and expert input ? Selected the top three value chains using our proven four-dimensional scoring system ?? The Result: We're ensuring strong and reliable outcomes that deliver both environmental impact and community benefits. These value chains are now ready to be presented to investors. Interested in applying this process to your organization? ?? Contact us to learn more. P.S. Swipe through to explore our CERS framework in action. #conservation #conservationenterprises #valuechains #sustainability #CERSframework

Say hello to the CERS framework ?? It stands for Community Conservation Enterprise Rating System. This tool helps to select and assess value chains that are not just financially viable but also benefit local people and the planet. Researchers have tested it for this purpose. It considers crucial factors like benefit sharing, land rights, and gender inclusion. It also integrates remote sensing and ground truth data to find suitable areas. But there is so much more to it.? If you want to learn more, let’s connect ?? #conservation #conservationenterprises #valuechains #sustainability #CERSframework

When people talk about Biodiversity Targets and the crowd asks, “What targets!?” Well, think no more… here they are! Thanks COP16 Colombia ????????

We are proud to be part of the ongoing efforts in Mozambique to strengthen green commodity policies, with a special focus on honey ??. As part of the development team, we’ve been working with key ministries, including Agriculture and Fisheries, to co-design the Moz Mel Portal for green trade traceability. This collaborative project highlights the power of full-cycle participation and bottom-up approaches to ensure impact for farmers and communities - specially when livelihoods rely (almost entirely) in Nature-based enterprises. #GreenTrade #Mozambique #HoneyValueChain #SustainableDevelopment

I feel inspired and motivated after another day at #climateweekNY Very inspired by Julia (Osterman) Strong, Pedro Martins Barata, Kimberly Myers, Rane Cortez panel on the Future of Carbon. After a brief Star Wars reference #newhope, these four individuals proceeded to motivate and challenge my own vision of a carbon future. I was reminded why we are all working hard in this fringe field of climate, with a VCM cap <$2bn. We need to 'bend the curve' together and we cannot get there without NBS. ???? ?? I was also so proud to see José Monteiro speaking about ReGeCom and the very insightful concept of 'Community Information System' to compliment GIS. Linet Misiko is asking for $16M to keep hundreds of community conservancies alive in Kenya in perpetuity. A small ask for that outweighed impact on the ground. Finally, I shared another day of #tooexcited brainstorming sessions with Marisa C. Rodrigues about all the impact we can have with GROUNDD ___ and community conservation enterprises (Nature-based enterprises?). I have a vision for RAMO Earth to be the tech / carbon part of this emerging force for good in a world <+2oC and I truly believe we can do it. My work in #mozambique showed me that we can do the impossible despite wars, literal plagues and cyclones. #letsgo #climate

#ClimateWeekNYC Excited to finally be heading to Climate Week in NYC! ?? After learning so much from so many incredible people virtually, I can’t wait to connect in person and build real-world bridges. Looking forward to insightful conversations and meaningful connections that align with the work I'm doing on the ground ?? with Wild Bird Trust, ELREPEL, Fundo Nacional de Desenvolvimento Sustentável and GROUNDD ___ ?? Some of the events I be attending: https://lnkd.in/eAyDQJf9 Hope to see you there!

?? Excited to share Groundd's participation in the recent Miombo Strategy Workshop organized by The Nature Conservancy in Menongue, Angola. The workshop brought together over 50 participants, including representatives from GHABIC, IDF, IDA, Ministry of Planning, ACADIR ANGOLA, Development Workshop Angola, ADPP Angola, and traditional leaders from Cuando Cubango. ? A few key highlights from our participation: - Emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between local NGOs and government institutions to ensure communities have the support they need to organize effectively and gain access to legal processes, such as obtaining Community Forest Concessions and other types of land tenure for sustainable?NRM. - Highlighted the importance of enhancing the capacity of local communities to manage and protect their natural resources, ensuring that conservation efforts are both inclusive and sustainable. -?Discussed strategies to empower communities with the necessary legal knowledge and resources to advocate for their rights and secure land tenure through Community Forest Concessions. - Focused on the role of traditional leaders and community-based organizations in driving conservation efforts and how their involvement is crucial for the success of sustainable development initiatives in the Miombo woodlands. - Explored ways to integrate sustainable livelihood options into conservation projects, ensuring that environmental protection efforts also contribute to the economic well-being of local communities. - Learned Climate Finance mechanisms that could?unlock funds to support the work towards sustainable land use. We look forward to building on these connections and advancing our shared goals for sustainable community development in Angola. Special thanks to Mr. Harrison Kojwang, TNC’s lead consultant, for his invaluable insights into Community Forest Concessions. Big thanks to the amazing team that pulled this event together: Harrison Ochieng Kojwang, Sekgowa Motsumi, Suzana Bandeira, Iracelma Kiala, Felix Muyoba, Matthew Jordan et al. #Groundd #MiomboStrategy #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment #Angola #TNC #Conservation #Collaboration

I feel inspired and motivated after another day at #climateweekNY Very inspired by Julia (Osterman) Strong, Pedro Martins Barata, Kimberly Myers, Rane Cortez panel on the Future of Carbon. After a brief Star Wars reference #newhope, these four individuals proceeded to motivate and challenge my own vision of a carbon future. I was reminded why we are all working hard in this fringe field of climate, with a VCM cap <$2bn. We need to 'bend the curve' together and we cannot get there without NBS. ???? ?? I was also so proud to see José Monteiro speaking about ReGeCom and the very insightful concept of 'Community Information System' to compliment GIS. Linet Misiko is asking for $16M to keep hundreds of community conservancies alive in Kenya in perpetuity. A small ask for that outweighed impact on the ground. Finally, I shared another day of #tooexcited brainstorming sessions with Marisa C. Rodrigues about all the impact we can have with GROUNDD ___ and community conservation enterprises (Nature-based enterprises?). I have a vision for RAMO Earth to be the tech / carbon part of this emerging force for good in a world <+2oC and I truly believe we can do it. My work in #mozambique showed me that we can do the impossible despite wars, literal plagues and cyclones. #letsgo #climate

?? We made it to #ClimateWeekNYC! What an amazing opportunity to learn from global leaders and experts in conservation, nature, and climate action. Our team at Groundd is proud to be part of this crucial conversation on how we can continue driving positive change through community-led Nature-Based Solutions. Thank you to all the inspiring practitioners and organizations who are working tirelessly to protect our planet and its people. ??

?? ?? In a world where over 50,000 human-elephant conflict incidents are reported annually, Groundd is proud to partner with Elrepel to find a sustainable solution. Introducing Elrepel—an innovative device designed to deter elephants from entering human settlements and agricultural areas. By leveraging advanced sensor technology and elephants' natural aversion to bee sounds, Elrepel creates a virtual barrier that protects both elephants and human livelihoods. ?? Key Features of Elrepel: A sustainable, non-lethal solution for mitigating human-elephant conflicts. Suitable for deployment in various regions facing similar wildlife challenges. Equipped with ongoing monitoring and data collection to refine and expand the technology. Learn more about this groundbreaking solution: www.elrepel.com #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #HumanElephantConflict #SustainableSolutions #Innovation #EnvironmentalStewardship #TechForGood #ElephantConservation #Partnerships #Sustainability