When Money Grows on Trees!
Global Climate Dollar is setting out to create a new digital currency that ties its generation to the restoration of biodiverse living environments.
An Interview with Michael Twist of ‘Global Climate Dollar’.
Season 2
Episode 4.
Published on 7th March 2023
Interview With:
Michael Twist
Founder - Global Climate Dollar
Michael has founded Global Climate Dollar to work towards creating the world’s first green currency that pays at the same rate in all countries.
As a creative designer he has spent the last six years researching all aspects of environmental regeneration, global economics and inquality to answer to questions “How can we create a truly green future economically, socially and environmentally for all?”.
Do You Have Any Questions?
Let me know in the comments below. I’ll look to create or link to resources above that cover any common questions asked.
Watch the Series of Mini Intro Animations!
In this interview I’m joined by Michael Twist to discuss an intriguing concept for a new digital currency that would more or less allow money to be grown on trees!
We explore the ideas behind the currency and get an overview of what will be involved.
If you have questions or would like to explore Global Climate Dollar further with myself and Michael then please get in touch to join us on an upcoming group call!
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Show Notes:
Tying finance to positive outcomes for the planet is something we’ve touched on before when we talked with Brennan Spellacy for an understanding of carbon credits.
And over the past couple of years I’ve also been delighted to see a surprising variety of new initiatives come into development that are continually stretching the motion towards supporting investment into regeneration rather than the starker company tick box that carbon credits can be.
But of everything I’ve discovered, Michael’s Global Climate Dollar uniquely sets out to make the generation of currency accessible and worthwhile for even the very smallest of sites.
From just half an acre to vast expanses of land this currency is designed to reward land management that supports regeneration of soil, biodiversity and watersheds; all of those natural functions of the land that we each depend upon equally.
From that place of inclusion it encompasses so much of what we’ve identified as necessary for a regenerative future. Moving towards equality for people alongside healing the planet.
Like all ideas, especially one this encompassing, it remains as little more than an idea until people like you and me engage with it.
Michael has spent many years doing the complicated stuff; figuring out and piecing together the legalities and technicalities and it’s now time for him to reach out and ask for your help in bringing the idea to life.
Our discussion here helps to give an overview of the motivation behind the currency and a general sense of what it’s all about.
If it leaves you with questions or you’re intrigued to make your own regenerative project a part of the currency creation then do get in touch as I’ll soon be facilitating a group call for Michael to offer a Q&A with you.
Previous Episode:
Permaculture – For People & Planet – With Charlotte Prud’Homme
Watch the Series of Mini Intro Animations!
Interview With:
Michael Twist
Founder - Global Climate Dollar
Michael has founded Global Climate Dollar to work towards creating the world’s first green currency that pays at the same rate in all countries.
As a creative designer he has spent the last six years researching all aspects of environmental regeneration, global economics and inquality to answer to questions “How can we create a truly green future economically, socially and environmentally for all?”.
Do You Have Any Questions?
Let me know in the comments below. I’ll look to create or link to resources above that cover any common questions asked.
Watch the Animations!
I’m creating short digestible videos to help illustrate some of the key concepts that we’re exploring!
The Latest Animation:
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
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Helen Fisher
The Host
I take a very holistic view of the world and find enormous hope when we expand our thinking outwards and consider our issues as interconnected.
So it’s a huge delight for me to have the opportunity to speak with so many varied personalities here.
I hope you’ll enjoy learning along with me as my guests allow me to pick their brains on the diverse topics explored by this project!
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