Eternal Forest: Gitcoin ReFi Mediterranean Funding Tutorial
Support Eternal Forest: Gitcoin ReFi Mediterranean Funding Round Tutorial
Join us for an interactive tutorial session where you'll learn how to support Eternal Forest through the Gitcoin ReFi Mediterranean Community Round. This bioregional funding initiative specifically supports projects working to regenerate and protect Mediterranean ecosystems. Our session is designed for both beginners and those familiar with Web3 technologies who want to contribute to our mission of creating 1,000 forest sanctuaries protected for 1,000 years.
About the ReFi Mediterranean Round
The ReFi Mediterranean funding round represents a bioregional approach to conservation finance, focusing on projects that address the unique ecological challenges and opportunities within the Mediterranean basin. This initiative recognizes that:
- Mediterranean ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots facing specific climate change threats
- Local and regional solutions require targeted support that understands local contexts
- Community-driven funding decisions lead to more effective and culturally appropriate conservation outcomes
Through Gitcoin's innovative quadratic funding mechanism, even small donations are amplified through matching pools, making your contribution significantly more impactful.
What You'll Learn
- The basics of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) and bioregional funding approaches
- Step-by-step guidance on setting up a digital wallet and making your first contribution
- How quadratic funding works to maximize the impact of small donations
- **Alternative donation method**: How to support using PayPal for those who prefer not to use cryptocurrency
- How Eternal Forest's conservation work aligns with Mediterranean bioregional regeneration goals
Why Attend?
Eternal Forest has been selected for the current ReFi Mediterranean funding round, creating a unique opportunity where your contribution directly supports forest conservation while also strengthening the Mediterranean bioregional restoration community. By attending this session, you'll discover how emerging technologies can support place-based environmental conservation efforts.
Who Should Attend?
- Eternal Forest supporters interested in maximizing their donation impact
- Anyone concerned about Mediterranean forest ecosystem preservation
- Complete beginners to cryptocurrency (no prior knowledge required!)
- Conservation professionals interested in bioregional funding mechanisms
What You'll Need
- A computer or smartphone with internet access
- Optional: Have Metamask app installed either in computer or mobile for easier wallet setup
- Optional: PayPal account (for non-crypto donations)
Event Details
Date: April 9th, 2025
Time: 19.00 GMT+1
Duration: 90 minutes (60-minute tutorial + 30-minute Q&A)
Format: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (registration required)
Speakers
- Dylan dylan-vincent-chester-b59717210
- Alejandra Verde from ReFi PACA alejandra-verde-medina
About Eternal Forest
Eternal Forest is a multidisciplinary project combining art, ecology, and community engagement with the goal of establishing 1,000 forest sanctuaries protected for 1,000 years. Through innovative approaches to conservation, we're creating a legacy of biodiversity and ecological resilience for future generations.
About Bioregional ReFi
Bioregional Regenerative Finance (ReFi) initiatives use Web3 technologies to direct resources toward regenerating specific ecological regions. These approaches recognize that ecological challenges are often place-based and require solutions tailored to local ecosystems, communities, and cultures.
**Register now to secure your spot and join us in supporting Mediterranean forest conservation through this innovative bioregional funding mechanism!**
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Eternal Forest presentation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r7WaerX1HUqSh8__iWMc5Jf4k1vPgN66/view?usp=sharing