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In episode 159, we’re excited to welcome Rodrigo Nuñez, Co-Founder of MesoReefDAO, a decentralized organization leveraging Web3 technology to scale coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. We discuss how Web3 mechanisms can help incentivize coral restoration efforts, partnering with local organizations as a DAO, the role of decentralized science in conservation efforts around the world, and much more!

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Three Key Takeaways

• Coral Reefs are not only essential to a healthy environment, providing habitats for numerous marine species and supporting the removal of carbon from the environment, but there are also important economic benefits that support the livelihoods of millions. That being said, it’s important to implement initiatives in collaboration with local communities that are most impacted.
• Introducing new technologies to local organizations can be complex and disruptive to approaches that have been used by these organizations for a long time. That being said, it’s important to approach communities with patience and work to educate and onboard them in collaboration with trusted local partners and community leaders.
• Token incentive mechanisms can be helpful for engaging and incentivizing various stakeholders to support conservation efforts, whether it be researchers, observers, or NGO workers. This can be helpful in supporting local communities who will likely face severe economic impacts in the coming decades.

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Follow Rodrigo & MesoReef DAO

Twitter - Rodrigo

Twitter - MesoReef DAO

MesoReef DAO’s Linktree

Rodrigo’s Linktree

Giveth Page - MesoReef DAO

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Episode Time Stamps:

02:25 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that first got you excited about cryptocurrency and web3?

08:40 - MesoReef DAO focuses on the conservation of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. Tell me more about this system and why it is so vital to marine life, the local economy, and the health of the planet.

14:30 - I understand that you are building partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and governments to implement sustainable fishing practices and to develop protected areas within the Reef. Tell me more about the partnerships you’ve formed.

23:35 - One of the initiatives you are working on is a Regenerative Decentralized Science Offset Program – tell me more about this. (re-do– early access)

30:05 - Another initiative of yours is the establishment of a coral reef restoration fund to support the implementation of coral reef restorations projects in the region. Tell me more about this.

36:20 The project is still relatively new, and you have an exciting road map ahead. What does the next 5 years look like for MesoReef DAO?

40:50 - What’s the best way for listeners to follow and learn more about MesoReef DAO?

41:15 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?

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