Web3 For Climate Action With Wes Geisenberger | S4E12: Regeneration Nexus ReFi podcast

Web3 for Climate Action with Wes Geisenberger | S4E12: Regeneration Nexus

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In this concluding episode of the ReFi podcast's fourth season, Maya and Tereza dive into sustainable technology with Wes Geisenberger, Vice President of Sustainability and ESG at the HBAR Foundation. The discussion spans various topics including the essential role of blockchain in addressing climate issues, insights from COP events, and Hedera's strategies for promoting sustainability. Wes highlights the significance of focusing on impact over financialization, the need for robust systems, and the promising potential of open-source technologies to facilitate large-scale sustainable initiatives. Practical advice for new entrants into the climate and Web3 intersection is also shared.

Links

👉 ReFi Podcast: twitter.com/ReFiPodcast

👉 ReFi DAO: twitter.com/refidaoist

👉 Wes’s LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/wesgeisenberger/ 👉 The HBAR Foundation’s Website: hbarfoundation.org/

👉 Regenerative Finance Forum: youtube.com/watch?v=GQNnjJbsAb8 👉 Hedera grants: hbarfoundation.org/apply

👉 Tereza's X profile: https://x.com/TerezaBizkova

👉 Maya's X: https://x.com/mayazdentzel

Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction to Technology and Its Role

[00:48] Guest Introduction: Wes Gisenberger

[01:09] Reflections on ReFi and Technology

[02:00] Interview with Wes: COP Takeaways

[02:35] Blockchain and Carbon Markets

[04:02] Challenges and Opportunities in Carbon Markets

[04:50] The Role of Blockchain in Climate Finance

[06:04] Hedera's Mission and Vision

[06:28] Digitizing Methodologies and Open Source

[07:07] Building Capacity for Carbon Markets

[17:27] Hedera's Ecosystem and Sustainable Impact Fund

[28:43] State-Based Smart Contracts and Logging Technology

[29:28] Tokenization and Carbon Markets on Hedera

[30:58] Personal Journey into Climate Sustainability

[32:46] Challenges and Solutions in Environmental Data Management

[38:12] Interoperability in Blockchain and Climate Standards

[41:01] The Role of Technology in Climate Action

[45:50] Scaling the ReFi Space and Community Engagement

[49:18] Advice for Aspiring Change Makers

[51:47] Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

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