NFTs for a better climate

Offset the carbon footprint of your NFTs

You create crypto artwork and want to add value to the NFT? You want to offset the high energy consumption of the NFT and do something for nature conservation and the climate?

Then donate a self-chosen percentage of the sales price for rainforest protection and thus compensate the CO₂ footprint of the NFT! In addition to the NFT, your buyers will receive a personalized certificate about the protected piece of rainforest.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact us:

Contact

Johann-Georg Cyffka

COOPERATIONS

jg.cyffka@wilderness-international.org

+ 49 (0) 351 - 314 02 220

* Please indicate "NFT" in the subject line

Why should I protect wilderness for my crypto projects?

Deutsche Welle reports that according to the Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index, Bitcoin's carbon footprint is now "as large as that of the oil state of Kuwait."

The carbon footprint of a one-time Bitcoin transaction alone already causes 1210.51 kg of CO₂(source). To compensate for this, €20.20 would have to be donated to protect 20.2 m² of rainforest.

The carbon footprint of Ethereum transactions selling NFTs is also high.

Example calculations:

The creation of an NFT (mining) consumes 142 kWh and thus causes 57 kg CO2
Bidding on an NFT consumes 41 kWh and thus generates 16 kg of CO₂
The redemption of a bid consumes 12 kWh and thus causes 5 kgCO₂
The sale of an NFT consumes 87 kWh and thus generates 35 kg of CO₂
Transferring ownership consumes 52 kWh and thus generates 21 kg of CO₂

(Source)

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CO₂ offset:
You decide how much you donate for your token emission. The above example will give you some guidance. To offset your initial NFT offering, we suggest the following:

2 € donation per purchase of a NFT

Creation, sale and transfer of ownership cause ø approx. 120 kgCO₂
1 m2 of rainforest has stored 60 kg of CO₂. By protecting this area, the CO₂ remains permanently bound.

Your advantages

concrete: 1 € donation protects 1 m² of rainforest forever
Good for the climate: every square meter of forest offsets 60 kg of CO₂
Transparent: each donor receives a personalized certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photograph of the protected forest area.
permanent: the one-time donation guarantees the permanent protection of the area
tax deductible: donation with donation receipt
non-fungible: Similar to the blockchain, the sponsorship is transferable and not exchangeable. The carbon offset can only be made once.
You will receive pictures and videos of the protected forest area, animals and trees, as well as information, sources and text modules for communication

Example of a wilderness protection certificate with geocoordinates

Examples

We have already accompanied several tokens. Thus, we extend this unique digital asset with concrete, legally secure and permanent wilderness protection. You increase the individual value of an art object even more. And at the same time you do something really good for the preservation of intact ecosystems.

Here you can see some examples:

NFT projects that protect wilderness

Rainimals - NFTs for the rainforest
The NFT colllection "Rainimals" on the Opensea platform includes animals from the rainforest hand-drawn by artist Marisa Ambichl. 30% of the sales proceeds go to "Wilderness International".
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The Noble Collection
The mission of the project is to create a platform where young artists can present their works. The artworks are revised by AIs.
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Trees4Eternity
Trees4Eternity offers a 21-piece pop art NFT collection called the Tree Hugger Collection. Each NFT has a unique design and is connected to a real 32 m² piece of old-growth forest , each of which sequesters 3.35 tons of carbon.

Read more

Tomary Retropets

The YouTuber Tomary created crypto art himself as one of his experiments and sold it as NFTs. He wanted to compensate for the resulting CO2 footprint due to the high energy balance and has protected rainforests with us.

How rainforest protection works with Wilderness International

Wilderness International buys primary rainforest areas legally secure with land registration and protects them for all future. The purchases are refinanced by donations, which at the same time enable long-term protection as well as environmental education and research. Donors receive a personalized certificate with the exact geo-coordinates and aerial photograph of the forest area they are protecting. In this way, the use and impact of the donation is concrete and directly traceable. We are currently active in the temperate rainforest of western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru.

How we protect wilderness.

Our guide to saving the world.

1 Find land plot

In rapid assessments, we work with researchers to determine the conservation value of a forest area. The decisive factors are whether the area has a high level of biodiversity and CO2 storage capacity, whether it is under threat and whether it is located in a strategically important place.

2 Buy in advance

The purchase of the land is financed with loans. We do not collect donations for land that we do not yet own.

3 Obtain land registry entry

We only work in countries with a high level of legal security and only buy land with a land register entry. All two or three foundations are entered in the land register.

4 Create aerial images

We use drones to create high-quality aerial panoramas of our land. These are uploaded to our website. Each square meter is provided with specific geocoordinates.

5 Refinance through donations

Anyone can donate to a specific piece of this wilderness area. The donation refinances the purchase and ensures long-term protection. Each square meter is only allocated once.

6 Prove by certificate with geo-coordinates

Donors receive a personalized certificate with the exact geocoordinates of the piece of forest they have helped to protect. This makes the protection tangible and directly traceable.

7 Research, document, communicate

Environmental ambassadors and researchers visit the areas, conduct research together and experience the forest they are protecting. They then use the research findings, photos and videos for environmental education in schools and to get people excited about wilderness.

8 Ensure long-term protection

Regular visits, local partnerships, forest guardians, property taxes and the foundation concept ensure the long-term protection and ecological integrity of the areas.

Initial costs

Long-term costs

Does the sponsorship come with any further obligations for me?

How do you ensure the permanent protection of the forest areas?

In Canada, good legal security helps us, as well as the legal situations and sanctions that even prohibit trespassing.

In Peru, we have additionally started a forest guardian program with local people. To ensure long-term protection, we also have several other measures in place. In general, we visit the areas on regular expeditions to check on them. We also work with local partners who inform us of any irregularities if necessary. The donations per square meter also already include the costs for property taxes.

Like no other, the legal form of the foundation allows a (charitable) purpose to be realized permanently and independently of outside interests, thus achieving the desired effects in the long term. It is thus the most long-term organizational construct currently known. Not even states, companies or national parks are designed for such a long term. This makes the foundation the only one that is oriented toward the lifespan of the ecosystems we protect.

How do you work together with local people?

In Peru, for example, we work intensively with local people as part of our forest guardian program. They regularly walk the protected areas and represent our organization in the community. They put up signs, talk to local people about our forest protection projects and confront unauthorized activities if necessary. Thereby, the forest guardians also generate a sustainable income.

In Canada, we not only work with partner companies, but also look back on great collaborations with First Nations. These include a sponsored run and several conservation expeditions with the Cowichan First Nation of Vancouver Island, as well as the joint effort to protect the Peel River Watershed with the Gwich'in of Fort McPherson.

What does Wilderness International do?

Wilderness International purchases primary rainforest areas with land title and legally protects them for all future. Donations refinance the purchases and at the same time finance long-term protection as well as environmental education and research. Donors receive a personalized certificate with the exact geo-coordinates and aerial photograph of the forest area they are protecting. Thus, the use and impact of the donation is tangible and directly traceable. We are currently working in the temperate rainforest of Western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru, where we are protecting ancient primary rainforests.