DLT Earth Methodologies
Bounty Programme
Contribute to cutting-edge sustainability methodologies with a pot of $250k in prizes.
Register Your Interestto revolutionise the way we understand, track, and combat climate change. Founded through the collaborative efforts of Exponential Science and The Hedera Foundation Sustainable Impact Fund, DLT Earth represents a global grant program dedicated to advancing climate research, sustainable finance, and ESG reporting methodologies.
Awards : $250,000 in Prizes (Across 2 Years)
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Methodologies List Released
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6-Week Countdown
First submission triggers a 6-week countdown for other participants
Areas of interest
Carbon Sequestration
Measure and verify carbon capture in soil and biomass through blockchain-based monitoring systems.
Renewable Energy Tracking
Track and certify renewable energy generation and consumption using distributed ledger technology.
Waste Management
Monitor and incentivize waste reduction and recycling efforts through tokenized reward systems.
Biodiversity Metrics
Assess and reward biodiversity preservation initiatives using smart contract-based verification.
Water Resource Management
Optimize water usage and quality in agricultural and industrial processes through IoT integration.
Supply Chain Emissions
Track and verify emissions across complex supply chains using blockchain-based verification.
The First Round of Bounty Programme Methodologies
Review the specific methodologies below to find the opportunity that best matches your expertise and interests. Remember that submissions will be evaluated by our expert panel from Verra and Gold Standard using a rigorous two-stage review process.
Digitising a methodology does not imply approval or endorsement from Gold Standard [or Verra]. All intellectual property rights reserved.
Gold Standard
Animal manure management and biogas use for thermal energy generation (AWMS) v.2.0
Methodology for Metered & Measured Energy Cooking Devices 2.0
Simplified Methodology for Clean and Efficient Cookstoves (SMEC) 4.0
Comprehensive Lowered Emission Assessment and Reporting (CLEAR) Methodology for Cooking Energy Transitions
Verra
ACM0010: GHG emission reductions from manure management systems
VM0010: Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest, v1.4
VM0046: Methodology for Reducing Food Loss and Waste, v1.0
AMS-III.AV: Low greenhouse gas emitting safe drinking water production systems
VM0032: Methodology for the Adoption of Sustainable Grasslands through Adjustment of Fire and Grazing, v1.0
ACM0014: Treatment of wastewater
BCarbon
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Funding Opportunities
Submission and Review Process
Initial Submission Period
First submission triggers a 6-week countdown for all participants
Review Period: 3 Months
Thorough evaluation of all submitted methodologies
Acceptance & Rewards
Initial Acceptance
Upon methodology acceptance.
Final Acceptance
Upon standard acceptance.


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