Blockchain offers NGOs, governments, and communities with revolutionary tools to help combat climate change and regenerate the earth. Whether it’s establishing new crypto incentives for climate action, bringing valuable climate data onchain, or creating new markets for tokenized environmental assets, blockchain and Web3 tools are set to play a vital role in the fight against climate change.

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For episode 201, we’re excited to welcome Paul Burg of DeCleanup Network, EcoSynthesisX, and Regen Bazaar. From incentivizing cleanups through tokenization to collaborating with NGOs and fostering vibrant regen communities—Paul's work embodies the power of Web3 localism, demonstrating how decentralized tech can drive grassroots change, uniting local actions into a powerful global movement.

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For episode three of Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome Jon Ruth of Climate Coordination Network and Lana Dingwall of Glo Dollar. We explore how AutoPGF & onchain funding mechanisms can help climate organizations escape the endless grant cycle, lessons from building in Web3, and what the future could look like if climate finance scaled with the power of crypto and community.

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For episode two of our series, Auto PGF: Funding Impact with Glo Dollar, we welcome Ilan Wallentin of GiveDirectly and Garm Lucassen of Glo. GiveDirectly was the first cause supported by Glo’s AutoPGF model. We explore the benefits and impact of direct cash transfers, the bold vision behind Glo Dollar, and how automatic, decentralized funding mechanisms may be the future of humanitarian aid.

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In episode 193, we welcome Sunny Lu, Founder of Vechain, a pioneering sustainability focused blockchain ecosystem. We dive into the origin story of Vechain, how Web3 can tackle greenwashing & restore trust in ESG initiatives, how VeBetterDAO is empowering both businesses and individuals to take climate action, and lessons from Sunny’s experience building a multi-billion-dollar crypto community.

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For the fifth and final episode of the Trailblazers of Octant mini-series, we’re excited to welcome Jon Ruth of Climate Coordination Network and James Kiernan of Octant. We dive into the vision, mechanics, and impact of Octant’s Epoch 7, how blockchain and decentralized funding can revolutionize climate finance, and what this means for the future of Web3-powered public goods.

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In episode 187, we welcome Dr. Viroshan Naicker, Co-Founder of Earthstream, a Web3 startup using bioacoustics, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform biodiversity monitoring. Discover how Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), Regenerative Finance (ReFi), and cutting-edge climate tech are advancing rewilding and ecosystem restoration efforts.

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Discover the top 10 Web3 social impact trends to watch in 2025! From stablecoins for good and decentralized science (DeSci) to hyper-local DAOs and bioregional finance, explore how blockchain and Web3 are driving innovation for a sustainable future. Stay ahead with insights on AI, Layer 2 coordination, public goods funding, and more.

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In part 4 of Trailblazers of Octant, we welcome Afo, Coi, and Matt from Greenpill Dev Guild, a pioneering community of builders supporting the regen movement with tools, workshops, and collaborative projects. We dive into their mission, the tools they’re building to regenerate the world, thoughts on the future of public goods funding, and how Octant has helped them scale the movement.

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In episode 175, we’re excited to welcome Michael Kelly, CPO at Open Forest Protocol, an organization on a mission to create high integrity verifiable carbon credits. We discuss the methodology behind OFP’s carbon credits, the role of blockchain in addressing challenges in environmental asset markets, how OFP actively involves local and Indigenous communities in climate projects, and much more.

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In episode 172, the 2nd part of a 2-part series, we welcome back Njeri Muhia & Abeera Akhtar from Mercy Corps Ventures, Greg Schneider & Marie-Odile Zanders from Empowa, and Irthu Suresh from Atlantis. We continue exploring their pilot projects using Web3 to build climate resilience, the role of blockchain, how to effectively measure impact, the next steps for scaling the projects, and more.

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In episode 171, which is part 1 of a 2-part series, we welcome Njeri Muhia & Abeera Akhtar from Mercy Corps Ventures, Greg Schneider & Marie-Odile Zanders from Empowa, and Irthu Suresh from Atlantis. We explore Atlantis and Empowa’s pilot projects with Mercy Corps Ventures that leverage Web3 and crypto rails to scale climate-resilient housing in Mozambique and improve clean water access in India.

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