In today's episode we explore the future of public goods funding with Beth McCarthy, my old UC Berkeley comrade and a big player in the regenerative finance space. Our dive into Funding the Commons illuminates creative infrastructure being built that is helping secure funding and reward impact in nontraditional ways.
We discuss how the merging of on-ground MRV data with on-chain data is a pivotal innovation in the climate space. Beth emphasizes the importance of attestation and impact evaluation, the backbone of projects at Funding the Commons, and how these efforts are crucial in defining precise metrics for success. Our discussion extends to the awe-inspiring bison rewilding project in Romania, showcasing how the Sovereign Nature Initiative is not just restoring ecosystems, but also reconceptualizing environmental contributions of species.
With the Funding the Commons conference on the horizon, we share our excitement for the upcoming gathering and the further allignment of ReFi with traditional sectors, enjoy!
