Our Four Phase Approach
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Knowledge Acquisition
02
Testing
03
Small Scale Implementation
04
Upscaling
How aquatic plants are selected
Using current literature and data, we select plants based on known carbon farming and storage potential. We then conduct vigorous testing on selected plants to definitively determine their carbon (as well as methane and NOx) storage capacity.
Factors like a plant's durability, growth needs, and potential application for bioplastic, biofeed, biobricks, or other similar products are heavily considered amongst plant candidates.
Lastly, how viable, functional, and practical a plant may be within given environments, whether native or not, is considered to ensure scalability and adaptability to a variety of communities and regions around the world.
How sites are selected
Critical natural resources such as rivers, forests, and so forth are targeted to maximize our impact. For example, our expansion into Botswana presents significant opportunities to address climate change-related challenges affecting the Okavango Delta.
Research, tools, testing, and equipment are all expenses that need to be considered and budgeted accordingly. Therefore, we prioritize regions that allow for the greatest cost effectiveness and access to necessary infrastructure as our work progresses.
Our work not only centers the environment but people as well. We seek collaborative relationships with communities, listening to local knowledge and ensuring that the work we do provides equitable benefits for those living there.