Earth Sama simplifies carbon credit generation for nature-based projects, enabling vulnerable communities to access climate finance. Its platform integrates digital MRV tools for transparent monitoring and reporting, aligning with standards like the Clean Development Mechanism.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Vulnerable communities often face significant barriers in accessing carbon credit financing and navigating the complexities of industry standards for nature-based carbon removal projects. This limits their ability to monetize climate adaptation efforts and contribute to global carbon reduction goals.
Solution
Earth Sama provides a streamlined platform that simplifies the creation of carbon credits for nature-based projects, specifically targeting underserved communities. The platform facilitates compliance with established standards, such as the Clean Development Mechanism, and integrates real-time digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) capabilities. This enables remote project leaders to accurately track project impact and demonstrate carbon removal efficacy to potential financiers. By reducing administrative overhead and providing transparent data, Earth Sama aims to democratize access to climate finance and empower local climate action.
Target Audience
The primary customers are community developers and climate financiers seeking to engage in nature-based carbon removal projects, particularly those involving vulnerable or disadvantaged communities.
Features
- Platform for generating carbon credits aligned with Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) standards.
- Integrated digital MRV tools for real-time data collection and project impact verification.
- Support for remote project leaders to manage and report on nature-based carbon removal initiatives.
- Transaction-based fee structure for carbon credit origination, with no equity stake or percentage of credits taken.
- Built-in controls and insurance mechanisms to address accidental carbon emissions or loss from projects.
- Deployment of field tools for on-the-ground data input and project progress reporting.
- Focus on building a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) for climate projects.