We discuss the mission of Native; a company focused on protecting and restoring rainforests, mangroves, and coral reefs while supporting Indigenous guardians.
Founder Rob Cobbold emphasizes the importance of engaging the public in climate action through transparent carbon markets and the need for a holistic approach to valuing ecosystems. The conversation also covers sales strategies, the significance of Indigenous rights, project scaling, growth plans, and the integration of NFTs in their model, all while addressing the challenges of building trust in carbon markets.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Native and Its Mission
01:55 The Concept of Three by Three Meters
05:12 Challenges in Carbon Markets
07:47 Sales Strategy and Target Audience
10:33 Indigenous Rights and Land Ownership
13:48 Growth Plans and Marketing Strategies
16:57 Building Trust in Carbon Markets
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