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.
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 moving 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.
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