Big corporations and governments are not doing enough to save our planet from climate change.
THE SOLUTION
Ámaxa Global Forest: Planting Trees and Tracking Carbon Sequestration
Trees sequester carbon dioxide. You probably know this. However, to fight the climate crisis, we need to know more. Each species of tree sequesters carbon dioxide relative to its size and structure. Some species are more effective at carbon capturing than others. By identifying which trees maximize carbon sequestration, we can help slow climate change
The ámaxa Global Forest project is multifaceted. As part of your ámaxa team, you raise funds to purchase seedlings or young trees, then plant them in local communities around the world. Once trees are planted, ámaxa teams measure the carbon sequestration of each tree. This data helps us learn which trees are most beneficial to the climate.
Once enough data is gathered, we’ll share our findings and continue to grow the project strategically. Our goal is to create visual, data-backed resources that highlight a simple message: when you nurture the Earth, it provides.
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Member Spotlight
Meet An Nhi.
16, Vietnam
Her team planted three trees native to their communities in the US, Vietnam, and Turkey. They completed measurements on the tree, and started the process of calculating the CO2 sequestration.
Guided by their coach, they implemented the project management techniques ámaxa developed based on 2 years of research and project iterations.
By meeting remotely every week for 3 months, they raised the funds to purchase the seedlings for each tree. Then, they identified a suitable place to plant it. Finally, they measured the tree and calculated the CO2 each sequesters.
Teammates: Mohamed (17, Turkey) & Lauryn (16, USA)