# Welcome GainForest builds open-source tools for communities, nature stewards, researchers, and local organizations protecting and restoring nature. This Support guide focuses on **Bumicerts on GainForest.app** — the Project and evidence tools that help users document environmental work, upload evidence, and turn it into lasting impact records. Open GainForest.app {% hint style="success" %} **New here?** Start with [About GainForest](/about-gainforest/about-gainforest), then continue to [What is Bumicerts?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-bumicerts) and [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project). {% endhint %} ## What do you want to do?


Learn about GainForest	Understand the organization behind GainForest.app and Bumicerts.	/pages/q75LJh99SMnZkQV0soM6
Understand Bumicerts	Learn what Bumicerts is and who it is for.	/pages/mSIpN3pR7mXXRXrrGTlr
Create a Project	See how Projects organize your story, goals, updates, and evidence.	/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH
Explore the Globe	View organizations, Project sites, land cover, tree data, and data layers on a 3D Earth.	/pages/P1HpAGY9dJ24LGg4HY4I
Upload evidence	Add observations, use Tainá, request batch uploads, or work with AudioMoth.	/pages/OaALVVCLbUPYeJ04ePMo
Set up an organization	Create an organization, invite members, and manage permissions.	/pages/fuLGcXxnxzDkfB0aMcWN
Use Tainá	The Telegram field companion for learning, species ID, and observations.	/pages/ZiyJUKVuRsVlDWodlnG5
Join opportunities	The Weekly BioBlitz Challenge, Rewilding the Web Grant, and more.	/pages/hsRkkVPl3KIrS3Ky8edH
Support a Project	Understand Project evidence and support Bumicerts stewards.	/pages/eCd5BMiMwPIq1f6DTiUy
Support GainForest	Donate to GainForest’s broader nonprofit and open-source work.	/pages/Xs26jpDfSBYcvPbHBSC8

## How Bumicerts works Bumicerts turns environmental work into evidence-backed Projects in five steps. {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Create a Project Set up a page for your stewardship, restoration, monitoring, or community work. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Upload evidence Add observations, photos, files, datasets, or AudioMoth recordings. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Link evidence to your Project Connect uploads so others can understand what happened and why it matters. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Share updates Post progress over time to build a public record of your work. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Use your Project Put it to work for reporting, visibility, grants, and funding conversations. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Start with a Project A **Project** is the main unit on Bumicerts — it brings together the people, place, story, updates, and evidence behind environmental work. If you are unsure where to begin, begin here. {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} # About GainForest GainForest builds open-source tools that help communities, nature stewards, researchers, and local organizations document environmental work and make it easier to support. Bumicerts on GainForest.app is one of those tools. It helps people create public Projects, organize evidence, and share stewardship work with funders, partners, and supporters. ## Mission GainForest works toward a future where environmental stewardship is transparent, community-led, and easier to fund. Our approach combines technology with local knowledge so that people protecting and restoring nature can show their work, keep better records, and build trust with supporters. ## What GainForest supports GainForest’s broader work includes: * open-source environmental data tools * community-led monitoring workflows * biodiversity and ecosystem evidence systems * AI-assisted field learning tools * experiments in conservation finance and data income * partnerships with local and Indigenous communities ## How this connects to this Support site This Support site focuses mainly on **Bumicerts on GainForest.app**: Projects, evidence uploads, opportunities, organizations, and ways funders can understand Project evidence. For background on GainForest’s broader work, visit: {% embed url="" %} # Conservation Data Income Conservation Data Income, or **CDI**, is GainForest’s approach to rewarding communities for ecological data collection and stewardship knowledge. It is part of GainForest’s broader work beyond Bumicerts, but it connects to the same idea: environmental data should create value for the people and communities who collect, protect, and understand it. ## What CDI does CDI explores ways for local and Indigenous communities to be paid for useful conservation data, such as: * bioacoustic recordings * drone imagery * biodiversity monitoring data * ecosystem observations * other locally collected environmental data As of 2024, GainForest has paid out more than **USD 32,000** in Conservation Data Income to communities supporting conservation efforts across the globe. ## Community-led pricing and governance In CDI pilots, the market price for data is set with the community. Communities can use a Data Council to guide questions such as: * who owns the data * what can be shared * what should stay private * how data should be priced * how benefits should be distributed {% content-ref url="/pages/9VHwakjT1MdHK7AroSOm" %} [Data Council](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/gainforest-data-council) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Where CDI has been used GainForest has implemented CDI in remote regions including the Amazon rainforest and the Southern Philippines. In some locations, CDI has helped fund digital infrastructure such as monthly Starlink subscriptions for communities and local NGOs, making it easier for them to participate in environmental data systems and digital commons. # What is Bumicerts? {% hint style="success" %} **Bumicerts** is the platform on [GainForest.app](https://gainforest.app) for communities and local organizations documenting environmental stewardship and turning field evidence into impact records. {% endhint %} Open Bumicerts on GainForest.app ## Meaning of the name


🌏 bumi	Means 'earth' in several Southeast Asian and South Asian languages.
🏷 certs	Short for impact certificates: records that help represent environmental work and evidence.
🌱 Bumicerts	A platform for earth-focused impact records, built around Projects and evidence.

## Who we are building for Bumicerts is for people and organizations doing environmental work on the ground, including: * community groups * Indigenous communities * local nonprofits * schools * project teams * local organizations in the Global South Bumicerts is built for groups who are finding ways to: * prove stewardship * report impact * gain visibility * organize environmental evidence * attract funding and partnerships ## Public by design Bumicerts is designed to help communities make their stewardship visible. The essence of the platform is public documentation: Projects, updates, and linked evidence are meant to help others understand what is happening, what work is being done, and why it matters. This public record can support awareness, trust, impact reporting, funding conversations, and partnerships. {% hint style="warning" %} Because Projects are intended to be public, do not upload or link sensitive information that should not be shared openly. This may include private locations, culturally sensitive knowledge, personal information, or data that could put people, species, or habitats at risk. {% endhint %} ## Is Bumicerts a good fit?


✅ A good fit	Restoring forests, wetlands, or farms Planting or monitoring trees Protecting habitats and wildlife Community climate adaptation Environmental education tied to action Traditional stewardship, if the community agrees
❌ Not a good fit	Office-only work with no field activity Unclear activities No photos, notes, data, or evidence One-off activities with no follow-up Work that harms nature or ignores community rights Sensitive information that should not be public

## The basic idea Instead of only describing impact in a report, users can create a **Project** and connect real data uploads as evidence.


1. Create a Project	Set up a page for your environmental work, story, goals, and updates.
2. Upload data	Add biodiversity observations, photos, field notes, AudioMoth recordings, tree data, drone imagery, files, or external links.
3. Link evidence	Connect uploads to your Project so others can understand and review the work.
4. Use the record	Use the Project for impact reporting, visibility, funding conversations, grants, and community updates.

## How Bumicerts fits together


Bumicerts	The platform name.
GainForest.app	The link where the platform is accessed.
GainForest	The organization and ecosystem behind the platform.
Project	The main page users create and manage for environmental work.
Evidence	Data or supporting material linked to a Project.

## What you can do with Bumicerts Use Bumicerts to: * create a Project for environmental work * upload biodiversity observations and other field evidence * link uploaded data to a Project * organize evidence in a way that funders, partners, and communities can understand * explore opportunities such as the Weekly BioBlitz Challenge and the Rewilding the Web Grant * use tools such as Tainá and AudioMoth bioacoustic support ## Next step {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} # What is a Project? {% hint style="success" %} A **Project** is the main page for your environmental work on Bumicerts. It brings together your story, goals, updates, and evidence in one place. {% endhint %} Explore Projects A Project can represent work such as forest restoration, biodiversity monitoring, rewilding, conservation data collection, acoustic monitoring, community stewardship, or another nature-based effort. ## What a Project does


📖 Tells your story	Explain who you are, what you are doing, where the work happens, and why it matters.
🔎 Holds your evidence	Link observations, sounds, tree data, files, reports, and external links that support your work.
📣 Builds visibility	Share your Project with funders, partners, reviewers, community members, and other supporters.
📊 Supports reporting	Use your Project as a record for stewardship, impact reporting, grants, and funding conversations.

## What a Project can include A Project can bring together: * the story and purpose of the work * who is leading or contributing to it * where the work is happening * project goals and updates * biodiversity observations * photos and field notes * bioacoustic recordings * tree data * drone imagery * files, reports, dashboards, or external evidence links * other evidence reviewed or supported by the GainForest team ## Creating a Project When creating a Project, start with a clear name and a short summary that people can understand quickly.

Project creation screen for name and short summary — Use a clear Project name and a short summary.

Then explain the Project story: what work is being done, what methods are used, what evidence exists, and what is changing over time.

Project creation screen for project story — The Project story helps people understand the work, methods, and evidence.

You can also choose focus areas that describe the type of work, such as nature monitoring, reforestation, forest protection, or community stewardship.

Project creation screen for focus areas — Focus areas help people understand what kind of work the Project represents.

When the Project is created, it becomes ready to share and receive support.

Project created confirmation screen — Once created, your Project can be shared and updated with evidence.

## Projects and evidence Data uploads can be linked to a Project as supporting evidence. This helps others understand what happened, when it happened, where it happened, and what data supports the Project’s story. For example, a Project might include: * biodiversity observations from a weekly BioBlitz * bioacoustic recordings from an AudioMoth deployment * tree data showing planted, regenerated, or existing trees * drone imagery reviewed through the batch upload process * files, reports, dashboards, or external evidence links ## Why Projects matter Projects make environmental work easier to: * explain to new audiences * organize over time * connect with evidence * report impact * gain visibility * attract funding and partnerships * use in opportunities such as grants or challenges ## Next steps {% content-ref url="/pages/OaALVVCLbUPYeJ04ePMo" %} [Uploading Evidence](/for-nature-stewards/overview) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/hsRkkVPl3KIrS3Ky8edH" %} [Opportunities](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1) {% endcontent-ref %} # Globe The **Globe** is a 3D map on GainForest.app for exploring organizations, Projects, and mapped environmental work around the world. [Open Globe](https://www.gainforest.app/en/globe)

GainForest.app Globe showing organizations and mapped project sites — The Globe shows organizations and Project locations on a living 3D Earth.

## What the Globe is for The Globe helps people see where environmental work is happening, not just read about it. It can help: * nature stewards show where their Projects are located * organizations make their work more visible * supporters explore Projects by place * funders understand the geographic context of a Project * communities connect Project evidence to real landscapes ## What you can explore On the Globe, users can explore:


Organizations	Browse organizations with public profiles and mapped activity.
Project sites	View mapped Project locations or site boundaries where available.
Land cover	Turn on land cover layers based on ESA WorldCover data.
Tree data	Explore measured tree data where organizations have uploaded it.
Drone and data layers	View extra map layers, including drone or structured geospatial data where available.
Ma Earth Projects	Filter for organizations connected to Ma Earth funding rounds.

## Globe views The Globe has different views depending on where you enter from: * **Global view** — browse organizations and mapped activity around the world. * **Organization view** — focus on one organization and its mapped Project sites. * **Project view** — focus on one Project and its site boundaries, where those boundaries are available. Project and organization pages may include a **View on Globe** link when there is mapped location information. ## Layers and filters The Globe includes filters and layers that help users focus on different kinds of data. Examples include: * Ma Earth organizations * organizations with drone or data layers * organizations with tree data * land cover classes such as tree cover, cropland, wetlands, mangroves, water, grassland, shrubland, and built-up areas * measured tree points where tree data is available * time-series drone layers where the same area was captured on different dates ## How this connects to Projects A Project becomes easier to understand when its story, evidence, and location are connected. The Globe helps show the spatial side of a Project: where the work is happening, which areas are mapped, and what data layers are connected to the place. {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} ## If you do not see your Project on the Globe A Project may not appear on the Globe if it does not yet have mapped location information or site boundaries. If your organization needs to add larger geospatial data, drone imagery, tree data, or other structured map layers, use the batch upload process. {% content-ref url="/pages/vNFpkyVWuF8xtjnCjC51" %} [Batch Uploads](/for-nature-stewards/overview/batch-uploads) {% endcontent-ref %} # Projects & Organizations An organization is a shared identity that lets a group act together instead of as separate individuals. Organizations come in many forms — from registered nonprofits to informal community groups. Members contribute their observations under one name — a school, a research lab, an NGO, a community conservation group, or a company. The organization's observations are pooled, so the group builds a shared record and appears across GainForest as a single entity rather than a scatter of individual accounts. ## Set up your organization


Creating your organization	Create an organization and invite your team.	/pages/iPPqmOMrPRbVpP0cSDXl
User permissions	Set roles and control what each member can do.	/pages/lRQtcrmnvDQfAsI08arR
Data Council	Govern shared data together as a community.	/pages/9VHwakjT1MdHK7AroSOm

# Creating your organization Create an organization when you are representing a group, community, nonprofit, research team, school, cooperative, local authority, or other collective. An organization lets your group’s work appear under one shared identity on GainForest.app. [Explore Organizations](https://www.gainforest.app/en/organizations) {% hint style="warning" %} If several people belong to the same organization, **do not create separate duplicate organization pages**. One person should create the organization, then invite the other team members. {% endhint %} ## When to create an organization Create an organization if you want to: * show a group identity on GainForest.app * publish or manage Projects as a team * invite other members to help with updates or evidence * connect community stewardship work to a known organization * make it easier for partners, funders, or supporters to understand who is behind the work Organizations are useful for communities and local groups that want their conservation, restoration, monitoring, or education work to be visible under one banner. ## When you do not need one You probably do **not** need an organization if: * you are joining the BioBlitz as an individual * you are uploading your own biodiversity observations * you are exploring GainForest.app for the first time * you are not managing work on behalf of a group There is no advantage to creating an organization for a single person. It only adds setup you may not need. You can always create or join an organization later. ## What an organization can help with An organization can help your team: * coordinate Project updates * keep evidence connected to the right group * build visibility for local stewardship * show credibility to supporters and funders * invite team members with different permission levels ## Team access After creating an organization, invite team members instead of asking each person to create a new organization page. This keeps your group’s Projects, evidence, and public profile connected under one shared identity. For example, if three people work for the same community group, nonprofit, or local organization, only one organization profile should be created. The first person can invite the other two as members or admins.

Organization Members tab with invite field — Use the Members tab to invite people by email or Bluesky handle.

{% content-ref url="/pages/lRQtcrmnvDQfAsI08arR" %} [User Permissions](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/user-permissions) {% endcontent-ref %} # User Permissions Set up permissions for your team members Permissions help an organization work as a team without giving every member the same level of access. When you create an organization, you can invite people to help manage Projects, updates, evidence, and organization information on GainForest.app. {% hint style="success" %} Use permissions to keep your organization secure while still allowing trusted team members to contribute. {% endhint %}

Organization members list showing invite field, owner, admin, member, and Data Council options — The Members tab shows who belongs to the organization, their role, and whether they are part of the Data Council.

## Invite team members From the organization **Members** tab, you can invite people by email or Bluesky handle. Only one organization profile should exist for the same group. If someone already created your organization, ask them to invite you instead of creating a duplicate organization page. ## Team roles | Role | What they can do | | ------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Owner | Manage the organization, change user roles, invite or remove members, and make high-level changes. | | Admin | Help manage organization work, including Projects, updates, evidence, and regular members. | | Member | Belong to the organization and view or contribute where allowed. Some editing or management actions may be unavailable. | ## Choosing the right role Use **Owner** for people who are responsible for the organization account and should have full control. Use **Admin** for trusted team members who help manage Projects, updates, evidence, or day-to-day organization activity. Use **Member** for people who should be connected to the organization but do not need management access. {% hint style="warning" %} Avoid giving Owner access to everyone. Owner roles should be limited to people who are responsible for managing the organization account. {% endhint %} ## Data Council members Some organization members can also be assigned to the **Data Council**. This is separate from the Owner/Admin/Member role. A Data Council helps an organization decide what data should be published, shared, or kept private. {% content-ref url="/pages/9VHwakjT1MdHK7AroSOm" %} [Data Council](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/gainforest-data-council) {% endcontent-ref %} # Data Council A **Data Council** is a group within an organization that helps decide how data should be shared, published, and used. This is something GainForest learned from our own deployments with communities and local partners. When data represents land, biodiversity, culture, stewardship, or community knowledge, decisions about publication should not depend on one person alone. {% hint style="success" %} We suggest that organizations using GainForest.app consider creating their own Data Council, especially when data is collected by or about a community. {% endhint %}

Community meeting for shared data decisions — Data governance works best when decisions include the people connected to the land, knowledge, and evidence being shared.

## Why have a Data Council? A Data Council helps organizations make fairer and more transparent decisions about data. It can support: * community consent around data publication * privacy and safety decisions * decisions about what should or should not be public * review of sensitive cultural, ecological, or location data * shared responsibility instead of one-person decision-making * stronger trust between communities, organizations, and partners This is especially important when data includes biodiversity locations, community knowledge, land stewardship activities, photos, audio recordings, or evidence that may affect how a place or community is represented. ## Who should be included? We encourage a mix of voices, such as: * women * primary knowledge holders * youth * community representatives * people involved in field data collection * people responsible for organizational decisions The goal is not to make the process complicated. The goal is to make sure decisions about data publication reflect the whole community, not only the person uploading the file. ## How it works on GainForest.app Organizations can add members and assign some members to the Data Council from the organization Members tab.

Organization Members tab with invite field and Data Council option — Invite members to your organization, then assign selected members to the Data Council.

A simple process can look like this: 1. Add members to your organization. 2. Assign selected members to the Data Council. 3. Discuss internally what data should be published. 4. Review sensitive evidence before it is made public. 5. Decide together what gets published or shared. ## GainForest Data Policy The GainForest Data Council helped develop a Data Policy to guide ethical data management and fair data practices across partnerships. [Read the Data Policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JMlKxPWRrjmgo7fCPUCENXv1FaGNothoYFRIUOUm2JA/edit?usp=sharing) ## Related organization pages {% content-ref url="/pages/iPPqmOMrPRbVpP0cSDXl" %} [Creating your organization](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/creating-your-organization) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/lRQtcrmnvDQfAsI08arR" %} [User Permissions](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/user-permissions) {% endcontent-ref %} # Uploading Evidence Uploading data is how communities turn fieldwork into evidence on Bumicerts. Data can be added to GainForest.app, reviewed where needed, and linked to a Project to support stewardship, impact reporting, visibility, and funding. {% hint style="success" %} Start with **biodiversity observations**. This is the main upload type on GainForest.app and the easiest way to begin building evidence for your Project. {% endhint %} ## Choose the right upload pathway


Biodiversity observations	The main self-serve flow. Add photos, review species suggestions, add notes, and link to a Project.	/pages/ArJQaIpGQ1XwOk6ulaCm
Tainá for observations	An interactive, AI-assisted option for observations and species ID. Great for education and BioBlitz sessions.	/pages/DR0mApA9cze9vDZCXMnk
Batch uploads	For larger datasets — photo archives, survey exports, tree data, and drone imagery that need team review.	/pages/vNFpkyVWuF8xtjnCjC51
AudioMoth bioacoustics	For teams using AudioMoth devices to collect soundscape evidence. The only bioacoustic integration so far.	/pages/tPaauNVHVpOXuhXYO61X
Link evidence to Projects	The final step — connect observations, sounds, files, and trees to a Project as evidence.	/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ

## Recommended order 1. **Start with biodiversity observations**\ Use Add observations for field photos, species sightings, and notes. 2. **Use Tainá for interactive learning**\ Tainá can support AI-assisted species identification and community learning. It is especially useful for BioBlitz activities and first-time users. 3. **Use batch upload for larger datasets**\ If you have many files, survey exports, tree data, drone imagery, or structured datasets, submit them for team review. Tree data can include planted trees, naturally regenerated trees, or existing tree inventories. 4. **Use the AudioMoth page if you are deploying sensors**\ This is currently for AudioMoth workflows only. Other bioacoustic sensors are not integrated yet. 5. **Link evidence to your Project**\ This makes your data useful for stewardship, reporting, visibility, and funding. ## What happens after upload? Uploaded data becomes most useful when it is connected to a Project. A Project brings together your story, goals, updates, and evidence so that funders, partners, reviewers, and community members can understand what is happening on the ground. {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} # Biodiversity Observations {% hint style="success" %} **Biodiversity observations** are the main data upload type on GainForest.app. Use them to document species, field activity, and ecological evidence. {% endhint %} You can use biodiversity observations for BioBlitz entries, Project evidence, community science, and regular nature monitoring. Add observations A biodiversity observation can include: * a photo * a suggested or confirmed species name * field notes * date and time * location * an optional Project link ## When to use this flow Use **Add observations** when you already have photos from the field and want to upload them directly. This is useful for: * BioBlitz submissions * community biodiversity walks * one-off species sightings * regular biodiversity monitoring * evidence for a Bumicerts Project ## Step 1: Upload photos Start by adding photos from your device.

Add observations upload modal — Upload photos through the Add observations flow.

## Step 2: Review the observation After uploading, review the suggested species name, date, location, and notes. AI can support the first identification, but users should still check the result.

Observation review screen with suggested species information — Review the suggested species name and add context before publishing.

## Step 3: Link to a Project If the observation supports a Project, you can link it before publishing. This helps the Project show real evidence from the field. {% hint style="info" %} You do not need a Project to upload biodiversity observations. You can start by uploading observations first and link them to a Project later. {% endhint %}

Add observations form with project linking — Observations can be linked to a Project as evidence.

## Location and sensitive species Observation locations can be useful, but exact locations are not always safe to share publicly. GainForest.app includes an option to **hide your exact location** when adding observations. Use this when you want the observation to be useful without revealing the precise place.

Hide exact location options: tight, balanced, and wide approximate areas — Use “Hide my exact location” if you do not want to reveal the precise location of an observation. You can choose a tight, balanced, or wide approximate area.

The current options are: * **Tight** — about a 300 m radius * **Balanced** — about a 500 m radius * **Wide** — about a 1 km radius Consider hiding or avoiding exact location details if: * the species is rare or sensitive * the location is private * the information could put people, wildlife, or habitats at risk * the knowledge is culturally sensitive or should not be public ## Good observation notes Where possible, add short notes that explain: * what you saw * where it was found * who collected the observation * why it matters for the Project * whether the species name is confirmed or still needs checking ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/lcdy4DY5k2XrmQrNKiNi" %} [Weekly BioBlitz Challenge](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/weekly-bioblitz-challenge) {% endcontent-ref %} # Tainá for Observations {% hint style="success" %} **Tainá** is your Telegram field companion. Send her a photo or a note about a plant, animal, or fungus — she identifies the species and records the observation under your GainForest account. {% endhint %} Open Tainá

Community field learning with Tainá — Tainá supports interactive field learning, species identification, and community nature documentation.

## When to use Tainá Use Tainá when you want a more guided and interactive experience than the standard Add observations flow. It works like a learning companion and species identification buddy in the field. Tainá is inspired by the transfer of oral knowledge from Indigenous and local communities, where ecological knowledge is often shared through conversation, stories, names, sounds, and place-based memory. Tainá is useful for: * biodiversity observations * AI-assisted species identification * BioBlitz activities * school or youth learning sessions * community biodiversity walks * introducing people to nature documentation * helping first-time users understand what information to collect * sending voice notes from the field * changing language for more accessible learning ## How it works Tainá runs through Telegram. A user connects a private Telegram bot to their GainForest account. Once connected, they can message the bot with a field photo or note.


1. Connect your own bot	Create a private Telegram bot with @BotFather and link it on GainForest.app. Only you can talk to it.
2. Send photos, notes, or voice	Message your bot whatever you see in the field. You can send photos, written notes, or voice messages. Tainá identifies the species and asks for the details that matter.
3. Observations, recorded	Each confirmed sighting becomes a biodiversity observation saved under your account and visible on your profile.

Users can also change language, making Tainá easier to use for multilingual community activities, youth learning, and field training. Observations confirmed through Tainá are saved under your GainForest account. Photos and notes are stored with your account files. {% hint style="warning" %} Tainá can support species identification using AI, but users should still check suggestions. Local knowledge, community expertise, and ecological review remain important. {% endhint %} ## Access for now Because Tainá runs through Telegram bots, we can currently support around **20 Tainá users**. This makes Tainá a good fit for small-group learning, training, BioBlitz activities, youth education, and community field days. ## How it connects to Projects Tainá can help users create observations and think through what they are seeing in the field. Those observations can later support a Project as evidence. For example, a community can use Tainá during a BioBlitz walk, record observations, and later link those observations to a Bumicerts Project. ## Open Tainá {% embed url="" %} ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/ArJQaIpGQ1XwOk6ulaCm" %} [Biodiversity Observations](/for-nature-stewards/overview/biodiversity-observations) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/ZiyJUKVuRsVlDWodlnG5" %} [Learning Tool: Tainá](/for-nature-stewards/taina) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} # Batch Uploads Batch uploads are for larger datasets that are not practical to upload one observation at a time. {% hint style="warning" %} Batch upload is currently in **beta**. The GainForest team reviews requests case by case before publishing. This is not an instant self-serve upload. {% endhint %} Open batch upload ## When to use batch upload Use batch upload when you have a larger archive or dataset, such as: * many field photos * survey exports, for example from KoboToolbox * tree data, including planted, regenerated, or existing trees * drone imagery * structured field data that needs review ## How it works 1. **Prepare the data**\ Pack your field photos, survey exports, tree data, drone imagery, and related files into one archive where possible. 2. **Submit the batch**\ Upload the archive through the batch submission page. 3. **GainForest reviews the batch**\ The team checks the data and confirms how it should be handled. 4. **GainForest suggests how to use the data**\ The team can suggest how the data could be organized, shown, or used as part of impact reporting. 5. **Observations or files are published**\ With the submitter’s consent, observations or files can be published to the correct account. 6. **Link to a Project**\ After publishing, observations, files, or other records can be linked to a Project as evidence. ## Upload size The batch upload flow is designed for larger archives. On the app, files up to **10GB** can upload from the browser, but submissions are reviewed case by case while the feature is in beta. {% hint style="info" %} Keep the upload page open until the upload finishes. {% endhint %} ## Visualization and impact reporting After reviewing a batch upload, the GainForest team can suggest how the data might be organized or presented so it becomes useful for impact reporting. This can include helping think through: * what the data shows * what evidence it supports * how it connects to a Project * what context should be added * how it could be shared with funders, partners, or community members ## What to prepare Before submitting a batch, prepare: * a clear folder or archive name * a short description of what the data contains * where and when the data was collected * who collected the data * which account or organization the data should belong to * whether the data should be linked to an existing Project * any notes the GainForest team needs to understand the dataset ## Open batch upload {% embed url="" %} ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/ArJQaIpGQ1XwOk6ulaCm" %} [Biodiversity Observations](/for-nature-stewards/overview/biodiversity-observations) {% endcontent-ref %} # Bioacoustic Sensors Bioacoustic monitoring uses sound recordings to understand what is happening in an ecosystem over time. {% hint style="success" %} For now, the only bioacoustic sensor integration supported on GainForest.app is **AudioMoth**. {% endhint %} Open AudioMoth tool Through the Rewilding the Web Grant, GainForest provides USD 1,000 each to 10 selected communities or local organizations to support capacity building, equipment, and AudioMoth deployment.

AudioMoth bioacoustic sensor in the field — AudioMoth is currently the supported bioacoustic sensor integration on GainForest.app.

## What this is for AudioMoth sensors can record soundscapes from forests, wetlands, farms, restoration areas, or other ecosystems. These recordings can support: * biodiversity monitoring * field research * environmental education * community-led stewardship * Project evidence * long-term impact reporting This is useful for teams that want to monitor birds, insects, frogs, bats, or other sound-producing species. ## What you can do on GainForest.app The bioacoustic sensor tool currently supports **AudioMoth workflows only**. Users can: * connect an AudioMoth through the browser * set the device clock * configure recording settings * update firmware * use auto-setup for field-ready settings * save a device to an equipment list * create deployments * use the acoustic chime during deployment setup * track where and when a device was deployed * upload recordings from an SD card or folder * link recordings to deployments * save playable previews and spectrograms ## Deployments A deployment records where and when a sensor was placed in the field. This makes it easier to organize recordings and understand the context behind audio evidence. Deployment records can help answer questions such as: * Where was the sensor placed? * When was it deployed? * Which AudioMoth device was used? * Which recordings belong to that deployment? ## Audio as Project evidence Audio recordings can support biodiversity monitoring, ecosystem storytelling, and evidence-backed conservation work. Where relevant, recordings or deployment records can be linked to a Project as supporting evidence. {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Grant and capacity building For communities and local organizations interested in bioacoustic monitoring, GainForest provides support through the Rewilding the Web Grant. The grant can finance capacity building, equipment, and AudioMoth deployment, while the program requires participants to use Bumicerts and related tools such as biodiversity observation uploads and Tainá. {% content-ref url="/pages/xgReEeqR97dOEzn5otnl" %} [Rewilding the Web Grant](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant) {% endcontent-ref %} {% hint style="warning" %} GainForest does **not currently provide post-data processing** for bioacoustic datasets. If your Project needs species identification, acoustic analysis, or deeper scientific interpretation, it is best to plan for a partner who can support this, such as a local authority, academic institution, researcher, conservation scientist, or biodiversity monitoring expert. {% endhint %} ## Open the AudioMoth tool {% embed url="" %} # Linking Evidence to Projects The final step is to connect your uploads to a **Project**. A Project is where your story, goals, updates, and evidence come together. Linking evidence helps other people understand what happened, where it happened, and what data supports your work. {% hint style="success" %} Good evidence is not just a file. It should include enough context for someone else to understand why it matters. {% endhint %} ## Where evidence comes from Evidence can come from the upload options covered in this section:


📸 Biodiversity observations	Species observations, field photos, dates, locations, and notes uploaded through Add observations.
🤖 Tainá observations	AI-assisted biodiversity observations created through Tainá on Telegram.
📦 Batch uploads	Larger datasets reviewed case by case, such as tree data, drone imagery, survey exports, field photo archives, or structured data.
🎙 AudioMoth bioacoustics	Sound recordings and deployment records from AudioMoth workflows.

## Link evidence from the Project page On a Project page, users can add an update and attach optional evidence.

Project update interface showing evidence options — Project updates can include text plus optional evidence such as images, sounds, trees, observations, files, or external links.

You can use this when you want to: * explain what the evidence shows * add context around a field activity * attach multiple records to a Project update * share files, reports, or external links * keep your Project timeline updated over time ## What can be linked as evidence? The main evidence types should match the upload options covered in this section:


📸 Biodiversity observations	Species observations, field photos, dates, locations, and notes from the Add observations flow.
🤖 Tainá observations	Biodiversity observations created through Tainá, including AI-assisted species suggestions and field notes.
📦 Batch upload outputs	Reviewed batch data such as tree data, drone imagery, survey exports, field photo archives, or other structured data.
🎙 AudioMoth recordings	Sound recordings, deployment records, playable previews, or spectrograms from AudioMoth workflows.

You can also add supporting material directly from the Project update flow: * write a short description or update explaining what happened * add pictures or image files * attach sounds or audio files * attach videos * attach documents, reports, audits, methodologies, certificates, or testimonials * add external links to websites, dashboards, maps, reports, datasets, or other evidence platforms ## Accepted additional file formats For direct file evidence, supported formats include:


📸 Images	JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, AVIF, and SVG.
🎥 Video	MP4, WebM, MOV, and M4V.
🎙 Audio	MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, and AAC.
📄 Documents	PDF, text, Markdown, HTML, RTF, Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
🔗 External links	HTTP or HTTPS links to reports, websites, dashboards, maps, datasets, or other evidence platforms.

When adding a file as evidence, users can choose a content type such as Document, Report, Audit, Evidence, Testimonial, Methodology, Photo, Video, Dataset, Certificate, Sound, or Other. {% hint style="warning" %} File evidence currently supports files up to **10MB** per file in the Project evidence flow. Datasets should generally use the **batch upload** process, especially if they are large, structured, or need GainForest team review before being linked to a Project. {% endhint %} ## Link observations during upload When adding observations, you can link them directly to a Project before publishing.

You can also upload observations first and link them to a Project later. ## Good evidence includes context When linking evidence, add a short note if possible. Explain: * what the evidence shows * who collected it * when it was collected * where it was collected * why it matters for the Project This makes the evidence easier to understand for people who were not present during the fieldwork. ## Why this matters Linked evidence helps a Project become more useful for: * impact reporting * grant applications * partner updates * community visibility * funder review * showing long-term stewardship ## Related upload pages {% content-ref url="/pages/ArJQaIpGQ1XwOk6ulaCm" %} [Biodiversity Observations](/for-nature-stewards/overview/biodiversity-observations) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/DR0mApA9cze9vDZCXMnk" %} [Tainá for Observations](/for-nature-stewards/overview/taina-for-observations) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/vNFpkyVWuF8xtjnCjC51" %} [Batch Uploads](/for-nature-stewards/overview/batch-uploads) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/tPaauNVHVpOXuhXYO61X" %} [Bioacoustic Sensors](/for-nature-stewards/overview/audiomoth) {% endcontent-ref %} # Learning Tool: Tainá {% hint style="success" %} **Tainá** is your Telegram field companion. Send her a photo or a note about a plant, animal, or fungus — she identifies the species and records the observation under your GainForest account. {% endhint %} Open Tainá

Observations confirmed through Tainá are saved under your GainForest account. Photos and notes are stored with your account files. Tainá is especially useful for communities, students, youth groups, local organizations, and nature stewards who are learning how environmental evidence can support a Project. It is more interactive than a standard upload form, making it a helpful learning companion and species identification buddy in the field. Tainá is inspired by the transfer of oral knowledge from Indigenous and local communities, where ecological knowledge is often shared through conversation, stories, names, sounds, and place-based memory. ## What Tainá is good for Tainá can support: * guided biodiversity walks * school or youth learning sessions * BioBlitz participation * community field training * first-time biodiversity documentation * AI-assisted species identification practice * learning what information makes an observation useful * voice notes from the field * changing language for more accessible learning Tainá is not only an upload tool. It is also a learning companion that helps users understand what to notice in the field. ## How it works Tainá runs through Telegram. Users connect a private Telegram bot to their GainForest account, then send the bot photos or notes from the field.


1. Connect your own bot	Create a private Telegram bot with @BotFather and link it on GainForest.app. Only you can talk to it.
2. Send photos, notes, or voice	Message your bot whatever you see in the field. You can send photos, written notes, or voice messages. Tainá identifies the species and asks for the details that matter.
3. Observations, recorded	Each confirmed sighting becomes a biodiversity observation saved under your account and visible on your profile.

Users can also change language, making Tainá easier to use for multilingual community activities, youth learning, and field training. {% hint style="warning" %} Tainá can support species identification using AI, but it should not replace local knowledge, community expertise, or expert ecological review. Users should always check species suggestions where possible. {% endhint %} ## Current access Because Tainá runs through Telegram bots, GainForest can currently support around **20 Tainá users**. This makes it best suited for small-group learning, field training, BioBlitz activities, youth education, and community field days. ## How Tainá connects to Projects Tainá observations can become useful Project evidence when they are reviewed, saved, and linked to the right Project. For example, a community could use Tainá during a BioBlitz walk, record observations, then link those observations to a Project to show biodiversity presence, stewardship activity, or community monitoring work. {% content-ref url="/pages/DR0mApA9cze9vDZCXMnk" %} [Tainá for Observations](/for-nature-stewards/overview/taina-for-observations) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/lcdy4DY5k2XrmQrNKiNi" %} [Weekly BioBlitz Challenge](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/weekly-bioblitz-challenge) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/ArJQaIpGQ1XwOk6ulaCm" %} [Biodiversity Observations](/for-nature-stewards/overview/biodiversity-observations) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} # Opportunities GainForest.app opportunities help communities and local organizations turn field activity into useful evidence for Projects, reporting, visibility, and funding. Use this page to choose where to go next. The detailed instructions live on each opportunity page. ## Choose an opportunity


🌿 Weekly BioBlitz Challenge	A weekly challenge for documenting biodiversity observations and building evidence through nature photos. Join BioBlitz Read the BioBlitz guide
🌱 Rewilding the Web Grant	A GainForest grant for 10 selected communities or local organizations to receive USD 1,000 each. AudioMoth bioacoustic sensor deployment is compulsory. Apply for your Project Read the grant guide

## How opportunities connect to Projects Both opportunities are designed to help you build evidence around a Project. A Project can bring together: * your story * your goals * uploaded data * biodiversity observations * sounds, photos, files, or external links * updates over time {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} # Weekly BioBlitz Challenge {% hint style="success" %} The **Weekly BioBlitz Challenge** is a friendly weekly race to record nature on GainForest.app. Photograph living things, upload your observations, and compete for weekly prizes. {% endhint %}

Community members outdoors during a BioBlitz activity — BioBlitz activities help communities notice, photograph, and document biodiversity around them.

## Join the challenge Register so your entries can be tracked for the round and prizes. Join the BioBlitz {% hint style="info" %} You do not need a Project page to join. You can start by entering the BioBlitz and uploading observations. Later, those observations can be linked to a Project if you create one. {% endhint %} ## At a glance


🌿 What to do	Go outside and photograph any living thing: plants, animals, fungi, insects, or other biodiversity.
📲 Where to upload	Upload observations on GainForest.app through My Observations or with Tainá.
🏆 Prizes	Each round awards USD 40 for most observations and USD 10 for best biodiversity picture.
📁 Why it matters	Every observation is saved to your account and can later be used as Project evidence.

## How it works 1. **Register to take part** on the BioBlitz page. 2. **Head outside** and photograph living things around you. 3. **Upload your observations** through GainForest.app or Tainá. 4. **Check the species name** and confirm or correct the AI-assisted suggestion. 5. **Climb the leaderboard** as your observations are counted. ## Prizes Each weekly round includes two prize categories: * **Most observations — USD 40** for the collector with the most valid sightings in the round. * **Best picture — USD 10** for the most striking biodiversity photo of the week, selected by the team. Winners can also receive a permanent BioBlitz winner badge on their profile. ## Receiving prize funds Prize funds will go through your **Project page**. Make sure your Project page is set up and that you have enabled donations or linked a wallet so funds can be sent correctly. On your Project page, look for the **Support** card and click **Enable Donations**.

Project page support card with Enable Donations button — On the Project page, use the Support card to enable donations.

Then add or select a receiving wallet in **Donation Settings**.

Donation Settings modal with Add a donation wallet button — In Donation Settings, add a donation wallet or choose an existing receiving wallet.

The prize is currently handled using crypto payments, which can be off-ramped depending on the wallet, exchange, and local options available to you. Suggested wallets: * [Rabby Wallet](https://rabby.io/) * [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) {% hint style="warning" %} Please make sure you control the wallet you link to your Project page. GainForest cannot recover funds sent to the wrong wallet address. {% endhint %} ## Using Tainá for observations Tainá is available for biodiversity observations and can support AI-assisted species identification. It can be useful for people who are learning how to document nature or want support turning photos and field notes into observations. Tainá runs through Telegram. Because it uses Telegram bots, we can currently support around **20 Tainá users**. This makes it a great educational and interactive activity for BioBlitz sessions, youth learning, and community biodiversity walks. AI suggestions should still be checked. Local knowledge and expert review remain important. {% content-ref url="/pages/ZiyJUKVuRsVlDWodlnG5" %} [Learning Tool: Tainá](/for-nature-stewards/taina) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} {% embed url="" %} ## Your data does more than win prizes Every observation you submit is saved to your account. This means your BioBlitz activity can become useful evidence later. You can use observations to: * support a Bumicerts Project * report back to grant givers * show partners and stakeholders what you are documenting * build a record of biodiversity in your area over time No extra work is needed. Keep observing, and your evidence grows over time. ## Location and safety Some photos may include location data. This can be useful for biodiversity records, but exact locations are not always safe to share. You may want to obscure location if: * the species is rare or sensitive * the sighting is near a private home * the location could expose a vulnerable habitat * sharing the exact place could create risk for people or wildlife ## Questions and community The BioBlitz page includes links for office hours and the community chat. {% embed url="" %} ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/OaALVVCLbUPYeJ04ePMo" %} [Uploading Evidence](/for-nature-stewards/overview) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/ZiyJUKVuRsVlDWodlnG5" %} [Learning Tool: Tainá](/for-nature-stewards/taina) {% endcontent-ref %} # Rewilding the Web Grant {% hint style="success" %} The **Rewilding the Web Grant** is a GainForest grant delivered as part of the **Klarna AI for Climate Resilience Program**. We are selecting **10 communities or local organizations** to receive **USD 1,000 each** for capacity building, equipment, and AudioMoth bioacoustic sensor deployment. {% endhint %}

Community fieldwork for nature stewardship — The grant supports communities and local organizations documenting stewardship, biodiversity, and field evidence.

Apply for your Project {% hint style="warning" icon="microphone-lines" %} **AudioMoth deployment is compulsory for this grant.** Every selected Project must include passive audio data collection with AudioMoth bioacoustic sensors. Biodiversity observations and Tainá are helpful optional additions, but AudioMoth must be central to your approach. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} Do not worry about getting everything perfect before applying. The GainForest team reads your Project page and gives feedback. You can refine and update your ideas before anything is finalized. {% endhint %} ## At a glance


💸 Grant amount	USD 1,000 for each selected grantee.
👥 Who can apply	Communities and local organizations, especially in the Global South, documenting nature stewardship.
🌱 Number of grantees	10 selected communities or local organizations.
🎙 Required tool	AudioMoth bioacoustic sensor deployment is compulsory and should be core to the Project.
🛠 What it supports	AudioMoth hardware, capacity building, basic field equipment, biodiversity observations, and field work.
📍 Platform requirement	Selected grantees must use Bumicerts and related GainForest.app tools to document the Project publicly.

## Timeline {% stepper %} {% step %} ### July — applications open Apply on a rolling basis through the Grants page. Applications close **8 August** or when all **10 spots** are filled, whichever comes first. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Early August — selected Projects announced Successful applicants are notified. Contracts are prepared and AudioMoth shipping or procurement is discussed. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### August Week 2 — grantee orientation Selected grantees join an onboarding session with a platform walkthrough, Q\&A, AudioMoth deployment guidance, and next steps. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Mid August to September — Projects begin The **3-month Project clock** starts. Grantees deploy AudioMoth sensors, upload evidence, and post public updates on Bumicerts. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Start here Use these two pages before you apply.


	Write your Project page	A step-by-step guide for filling in your Bumicerts Project page for this grant.	/pages/qsGzThvFj8qtIs06EOXW
	Read the grant conditions	Eligibility, public data requirements, Data Council stipends, contracts, and payments.	/pages/fesR6guaWjbeW1QgvFdU

## What the grant supports The grant helps communities and local organizations document environmental stewardship and turn fieldwork into evidence-backed Projects. Funding can support: * capacity building * AudioMoth bioacoustic sensor deployment, which is required for every selected Project * basic field equipment * biodiversity observation workflows * Project documentation on Bumicerts * environmental storytelling and impact reporting ## What selected grantees need to do Selected grantees are required to use **Bumicerts** and related tools on GainForest.app during the program. This is so the grant does not only support equipment, but also creates a public record of stewardship, learning, and evidence.


📁 Bumicerts Project	Create or maintain a Project that explains who you are, what you are doing, where the work happens, and why it matters.
🎙 AudioMoth bioacoustics	Deploy AudioMoth sensors and link sound recordings or deployment records as Project evidence. Passive audio data collection must be central to your Project.
🦋 Biodiversity observations	Optionally upload species observations, field notes, photos, and other ecological evidence to support the AudioMoth work.
🤖 Tainá	Optionally use Tainá as an interactive Telegram field companion for learning, species identification, voice notes, field notes, and biodiversity observations.

## Bioacoustic sensor support Every selected Project must include **AudioMoth bioacoustic sensor deployment**. AudioMoth is the only bioacoustic sensor integration currently supported on GainForest.app. GainForest can provide capacity building around: * planning a sensor deployment * setting up devices * recording deployment information * uploading sound recordings * linking recordings to a Project as evidence * understanding how bioacoustic data can support stewardship and impact reporting {% hint style="warning" %} **Important:** GainForest does **not currently provide post-data processing** for bioacoustic datasets. This means we can support capacity building, equipment, AudioMoth deployment, uploads, and linking recordings as Project evidence — but we do not currently provide species identification, acoustic analysis, or scientific interpretation after the data is collected. If your Project needs this kind of analysis, it is best to plan for a Project partner who can support it, such as a local authority, academic institution, researcher, conservation scientist, or biodiversity monitoring expert. {% endhint %} ## How to apply The application is designed to be simple. Use the one-click application page and describe the Project you want to document or strengthen. {% embed url="" %} ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/OaALVVCLbUPYeJ04ePMo" %} [Uploading Evidence](/for-nature-stewards/overview) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/tPaauNVHVpOXuhXYO61X" %} [Bioacoustic Sensors](/for-nature-stewards/overview/audiomoth) {% endcontent-ref %} # Write Your Project Page This guide walks you through creating your Project page on Bumicerts for the Rewilding the Web Grant. Each section below corresponds to information you may need to provide on the platform. {% hint style="success" %} Do not worry about getting it perfect. When you apply, the GainForest team reads your Project page and gives feedback. You can refine and update your ideas before anything is finalized. {% endhint %} Apply for your Project ## Application flow Use this sequence when preparing your application.


1. Create your Project page	Explain your community, what you want to document, where the work happens, and how AudioMoth will be used.
2. Plan around AudioMoth	AudioMoth deployment is required. Biodiversity observations and Tainá are optional supporting tools, but passive audio data collection must be central to your plan.
3. Add a rough plan and budget	Include a 3-month timeline, expected outputs, who is involved, and a rough USD 1,000 budget. AudioMoth hardware is deducted first. You can refine this later.
4. Submit the one-click application	Use the Grants page to apply with your Project. GainForest will review your Project page and give feedback.
5. Refine and sign contract	After review, update your Project if needed. If approved, you will sign a contract before funds are released.
6. Do the work and post updates	Run the Project, deploy AudioMoths, upload evidence, and keep posting public updates on your Bumicerts Project page.

## What to write on your Project page Use the numbered steps below as a writing guide. These are the main things reviewers need to understand when they read your Bumicerts Project page. {% stepper %} {% step %} ### Project title Keep it simple and descriptive. It should say what you are doing and where. **Example:** `Community Soundscape Library — Coastal Kenya` {% endstep %} {% step %} ### About your community Introduce your community, organization, or team. Explain who you are, where you work, and what you are trying to protect or restore. This helps people understand the context behind your Project. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### What you are doing Describe your Project in plain language. What will you collect, document, or build over the next **3 months**? As you write, make **AudioMoth** central to the Project. You do not need to use every Bumicerts tool, but you **must** include AudioMoth deployment. Biodiversity observations and Tainá can support your audio work if they fit your community’s plan. * **AudioMoth** — required for this grant. Use this to deploy recorders and build a soundscape inventory. AudioMoth is the only bioacoustic sensor integration currently supported. [Open AudioMoth tool](https://gainforest.app/audiomoth) * **Biodiversity observations** — optional. Use this if you will record species sightings, field photos, dates, locations, and notes. [Open observations](https://www.gainforest.app/en/observations) * **Tainá** — optional. Use this if you want a Telegram field companion for interactive learning, species identification, field notes, voice notes, and biodiversity observations. [Open Tainá](https://www.gainforest.app/en/taina) {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Your workflow Walk through your process step by step. What happens first, second, and third? Who is involved at each stage? **Example:** Deploy AudioMoths at 3 sites, upload recordings to Bumicerts, identify useful clips, run review sessions with local experts, then upload labelled clips with species metadata. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Timeline This grant runs for **3 months**. Give a rough sense of what happens when. It does not need to be exact — just show that you have thought through the pacing. * **Month 1:** Confirm AudioMoth sites, set up equipment, deploy sensors, and begin collecting recordings. * **Month 2:** Upload recordings or deployment records, review early data, and run first expert or community review sessions. * **Month 3:** Complete the pilot, finalize datasets or soundscape records, and post Project updates on Bumicerts. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### What you will deliver Be specific about your outputs. What will exist at the end of the Project that did not exist before? Think about outputs such as: * number of biodiversity observations * hours of audio collected * number of AudioMoth deployments * number of expert or community review sessions * datasets uploaded * Project updates posted on Bumicerts * field stories, photos, clips, or reports shared as evidence {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Data Council optional If you are forming a Data Council, name the members and describe their role. A Data Council is a small group of **3 to 5 local people** who advise on data privacy, consent, and how Project data should be shared, published, or kept private. They do not necessarily annotate the data. Each member is paid **USD 50**, separate from your main grant. The local champion, usually the applicant, receives the stipends and is responsible for disbursing payments to each member. A Data Council can help decide: * what data is safe to publish publicly * whether any locations, species, people, or cultural knowledge should be protected * what context should be included when data is shared * how community members should be represented in Project updates * whether any evidence needs review before it is posted [Read about Data Councils](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/gainforest-data-council) {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Budget: USD 1,000 Break down how you plan to use the grant. Be clear about what each item is for. Funds can be used for equipment, programming, and logistics. Think about costs like: * required AudioMoth hardware, plus batteries, SD cards, or weatherproofing * technical setup, such as help with data upload or processing * logistics, such as transport to deployment sites or food for field days * expert sessions, such as paying local experts for review sessions Example budget: * 2 x AudioMoth units — USD 180 * Transport and logistics — USD 300 * Technical setup — USD 200 * Expert review sessions — USD 320 * **Total — USD 1,000** Data Council stipends, USD 50 per member, are funded separately and do not come out of the USD 1,000 grant budget. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Submit the one-click application Once your Project page has enough information, go to the Grants page and click **One-Click Apply** for Rewilding the Web.

GainForest.app Grants page showing Rewilding the Web and One-Click Apply — Use the Grants page to apply with your Bumicerts Project.

Open Grants page After you apply, GainForest will review your Project page and may give feedback. You can update your Project page, rough plan, and budget before anything is finalized. ## Before you apply Prepare these before submitting: * a short description of your community, organization, or team * the environmental work you want to document * where the work is happening * how AudioMoth will be deployed, including rough sites, timing, and who will manage the recorders * whether you will also use optional Bumicerts tools such as biodiversity observations or Tainá * the scientific or monitoring questions you want to explore * what data or evidence you already have * what data you hope to collect * a rough 3-month timeline * a rough USD 1,000 budget * whether you already have a research or academic partner * how the grant could support your work ## After review After GainForest reviews your application: 1. You may receive feedback on your Project page, timeline, or budget. 2. You can refine your Project before it is finalized. 3. If approved, you will sign a contract outlining your deliverables. 4. Once the contract is signed, funds can be released according to the agreed payment schedule. 5. During the Project, keep uploading evidence and posting updates on your Bumicerts Project page. ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/xgReEeqR97dOEzn5otnl" %} [Rewilding the Web Grant](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/fesR6guaWjbeW1QgvFdU" %} [Grant Conditions](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant/rewilding-grant-conditions) {% endcontent-ref %} # Grant Conditions Please read this before applying. By submitting a Project page on Bumicerts, you agree to these conditions. {% hint style="info" %} Questions? Reach out to the GainForest team before you apply. {% endhint %} ## The grant Each selected community receives **USD 1,000** to run a **3-month Project** using Bumicerts. Projects must deploy **AudioMoth bioacoustic sensors**. Passive audio data collection must be central to the Project. Biodiversity observations and Tainá are optional supporting tools. Funds can be used for AudioMoth hardware, equipment, programming, and logistics related to your Project. AudioMoth hardware is deducted first from the USD 1,000 grant; the number of units depends on your Project scope and number of sites. ## Eligibility To apply: * you must be a community, organization, or group actively working in conservation or environmental stewardship * you must have, or be willing to set up, a crypto wallet to receive funds via Bumicerts * you must be able to deploy AudioMoth sensors and manage field recordings * you must be able to complete the Project within 3 months ## Before funds are released Before funds are released: * GainForest will review your Project page and may ask you to refine it * once approved, you will sign a contract outlining your agreed deliverables, milestones, and AudioMoth deployment plan * funds are only released after the contract is signed ## During the Project During the Project: * AudioMoth sensors must be deployed as agreed in your Project plan * all data collected must be made public on your Bumicerts Project page as Project updates * this includes field recordings, deployment records, observations, annotated clips, and datasets * you must post regular updates so the community can follow your progress * if you form a Data Council, you must post a short summary of each meeting as a Project update on Bumicerts ## Data Council Forming a Data Council is optional. Data Council members advise on data privacy, consent, and how Project data should be shared, published, or kept private. They do not necessarily annotate the data. Data Council stipends are funded separately from the USD 1,000 grant: * USD 50 per member * up to 5 members * sent to the local champion’s wallet via Bumicerts * the local champion is responsible for disbursing payments to each Data Council member * you choose who is on your Data Council A Data Council should help review questions such as: * what data is safe to publish publicly * whether any locations, species, people, or cultural knowledge should be protected * what context should be included when data is shared * whether any evidence needs review before it is posted {% content-ref url="/pages/9VHwakjT1MdHK7AroSOm" %} [Data Council](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/gainforest-data-council) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Timeline {% stepper %} {% step %} ### July — applications open Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply before **8 August**, or earlier if all **10 spots** are filled. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Early August — selection and contracts Selected Projects are announced. Successful applicants refine deliverables, sign contracts, and discuss AudioMoth shipping or procurement. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### August Week 2 — orientation Selected grantees join onboarding for the platform, public updates, AudioMoth deployment, Q\&A, and next steps. {% endstep %} {% step %} ### Mid August to September — Projects begin The 3-month Project period starts. Grantees deploy AudioMoth sensors, upload evidence, and post public updates on Bumicerts. {% endstep %} {% endstepper %} ## Payments All payments go directly to crypto wallets via Bumicerts. The USD 1,000 grant and Data Council stipends are separate payments. The payment schedule will be outlined in your contract. {% hint style="warning" %} Please make sure you control the wallet you provide. GainForest cannot recover funds sent to the wrong wallet address. {% endhint %} ## If things change Life happens. If your Project needs to change direction, let the GainForest team know as early as possible. ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/xgReEeqR97dOEzn5otnl" %} [Rewilding the Web Grant](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/qsGzThvFj8qtIs06EOXW" %} [Write Your Project Page](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant/rewilding-project-page-guide) {% endcontent-ref %} # Ma Earth Grantees [Ma Earth](https://maearth.com/) is a partner platform connected to the same backend infrastructure as Bumicerts on GainForest.app. This means Projects created on Ma Earth can also appear on GainForest.app, and Projects created through related funding rounds can use Bumicerts tools for impact reporting. Open Ma Earth ## How it connects to Bumicerts Ma Earth and Bumicerts share backend infrastructure. This allows Project information to move across the connected ecosystem instead of being locked into one website. For users, this means: * Projects created on Ma Earth can also be visible on GainForest.app * grantees from Ma Earth funding rounds can use GainForest.app for reporting * Project evidence, updates, and impact information can be organized through Bumicerts workflows * funders and supporters can review Projects through a familiar evidence-based Project format ## For grantees If you are selected through a Ma Earth funding round, you are also open to use GainForest.app for data uploads and evidence linking as part of your impact reporting. You can log in the same way you would on Ma Earth. The same login works across both platforms. This can include: * creating or updating a Project page * adding Project updates * uploading biodiversity observations or other evidence * using supported upload flows such as observations, Tainá, batch uploads, or AudioMoth workflows * linking uploaded evidence to your Project * sharing reports, documents, photos, or external links {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} ## For funders For funders, the shared backend makes it easier to follow Projects beyond the application or funding round. Projects can continue to collect updates and evidence over time, supporting more transparent impact reporting. # Supporting Bumicerts Projects Bumicerts Projects help nature stewards, communities, and local organizations show their work, share evidence, and attract support. For funders and supporters, a Project page is a place to understand **who is doing the work, what they are trying to change, and what evidence supports their story**. Explore Bumicerts Projects {% hint style="success" %} This section is about supporting **Bumicerts Projects on GainForest.app**, not donating to GainForest as an organization. {% endhint %} ## What to look for on a Project When reviewing a Project, look for:


📖 Story	Who is leading the work, where it happens, what the Project is trying to do, and why it matters.
🌿 Focus	The type of work being done, such as restoration, biodiversity monitoring, forest protection, community stewardship, or education.
🔎 Evidence	Linked observations, photos, sounds, tree data, reports, field notes, or external links that support the Project.
📣 Updates	Recent activity that shows progress, context, or continuing stewardship.

## Evidence-backed support Bumicerts is designed so Projects can be supported by evidence, not just claims. A Project may include evidence such as: * biodiversity observations * photos and field notes * AudioMoth sound recordings * tree data or structured datasets * drone imagery or survey exports * reports, documents, dashboards, or external links * community updates and Project timeline posts This helps funders and supporters understand what has happened, what is being monitored, and how the Project is building a public record over time. {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Ways to support If a Project has support enabled, you may be able to contribute through the Project page. Some Projects may use a receiving wallet or donation setup connected to their Project.

Project page support card — Projects that accept support can show a Support area on the Project page.

{% hint style="warning" %} Always check that you are supporting the correct Project and receiving address. Crypto transfers cannot usually be reversed. {% endhint %} ## Good questions to ask before supporting Before funding or partnering with a Project, consider: * Is the Project story clear? * Is the organization or steward visible? * Is there evidence linked to the Project? * Are updates recent and understandable? * Does the requested support match the Project goals? * Is the Project connected to a community, place, or stewardship activity you understand? ## Why fund through Bumicerts Projects? Supporting a Bumicerts Project can help nature stewards: * gain visibility * report impact * build a public record of stewardship * attract follow-on funding * connect community work with evidence * show funders and partners what is happening on the ground For communities and local organizations, this can make it easier to prove stewardship, share progress, and build trust with supporters. ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/mSIpN3pR7mXXRXrrGTlr" %} [What is Bumicerts?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-bumicerts) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} # Reviewing Project Evidence Bumicerts Projects are most useful when their story is connected to evidence. For funders and supporters, evidence helps you understand what work is being done, where it is happening, and what information supports the Project’s claims. Explore Bumicerts Projects {% hint style="success" %} Think of a Project page as an evidence-backed story. The evidence gives context, but it should still be read together with the Project description, updates, organization profile, and direct conversations with the Project team. {% endhint %} ## What evidence can include Project evidence may include:


🦋 Biodiversity observations	Species records, field photos, dates, locations, and notes collected through GainForest.app or Tainá.
📸 Photos and field notes	Images, written updates, and community notes that show activities or changes over time.
🎙 Bioacoustic recordings	AudioMoth recordings, deployments, playable previews, or spectrograms.
🌳 Tree or restoration data	Tree data, planting records, survey exports, drone imagery, or structured field data.
📄 Reports and documents	PDFs, reports, audits, methodologies, certificates, dashboards, maps, datasets, or external evidence links.

Not every Project will include every type of evidence. The right evidence depends on the Project’s goals, location, capacity, and context. ## How to read evidence When reviewing evidence, look for context:


What	What does the evidence show?
Where	Where was it collected or connected to?
When	When was it collected, uploaded, or linked?
Who	Who collected it or is responsible for the Project?
Why	Why does this evidence matter for the Project’s goals?

Good evidence is easier to understand when it includes a short explanation. For example, a photo is more useful when it explains what activity it shows, who was involved, and why it matters. ## Evidence is context, not a guarantee Evidence can help build confidence, but it is not the same as a formal audit or certification unless a Project clearly says that such review has happened. {% hint style="info" %} Bumicerts helps Projects organize and share evidence. It does not automatically mean every Project has been independently verified by GainForest. {% endhint %} Funders and supporters should still ask questions, request clarification, or contact the Project team before making larger funding decisions. ## Useful signs A stronger Project page often has: * a clear Project description * recent updates * evidence linked to specific activities * photos, observations, or files with useful context * an organization or steward profile * a realistic explanation of what support will be used for * consistency between the story, evidence, and funding request ## Sensitive data Some evidence may have reduced detail for privacy or safety reasons. For example, exact biodiversity locations may be hidden or blurred if sharing them could expose sensitive species, private land, or vulnerable communities. This does not always mean the evidence is weak. In some cases, protecting exact locations is responsible data stewardship. ## Related pages {% content-ref url="/pages/eCd5BMiMwPIq1f6DTiUy" %} [Supporting Bumicerts Projects](/for-funders-and-supporters/supporting-bumicerts-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/b1KOtG9hDQJJgajdwvxQ" %} [Linking Evidence to Projects](/for-nature-stewards/overview/linking-evidence-to-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/hY4MkYoYXePMJTde0cMH" %} [What is a Project?](/gainforest.app-and-bumicerts/what-is-a-project) {% endcontent-ref %} # Support GainForest You can support GainForest’s broader nonprofit and open-source work through donations. {% hint style="success" %} This page is for supporting **GainForest as an organization**. If you want to support a specific nature steward, community, or local organization, support a **Bumicerts Project** instead. {% endhint %} ## Ways to donate


Crypto donations	Use Giveth to donate with supported crypto tokens.
Fiat donations	Use Donorbox to donate with traditional currencies such as CHF, USD, or EUR.

## Donate with crypto Donate to GainForest on Giveth: Donate on Giveth {% content-ref url="/pages/MupqC29r7FbyaDgbWdzC" %} [Giveth](/support-gainforest/support-gainforest/giveth) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Donate with fiat Donate to GainForest on Donorbox: Donate on Donorbox {% content-ref url="/pages/fnTff68Eybn1EO7V4qGB" %} [Donorbox](/support-gainforest/support-gainforest/donorbox) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Supporting Projects instead To support a specific community, steward, or local organization, explore Bumicerts Projects. {% content-ref url="/pages/eCd5BMiMwPIq1f6DTiUy" %} [Supporting Bumicerts Projects](/for-funders-and-supporters/supporting-bumicerts-projects) {% endcontent-ref %} # Giveth Donate to GainForest on Giveth with crypto. Donate on Giveth Direct link: Available in: * ETH * USDC * GIV * OP * DAI * USDT * WBTC * LINK * USDGLO * LDO * DAO * MPETH * RETH * SNX * USDC.e * VELO # Donorbox Donate to GainForest with fiat. Donate on Donorbox Direct link: Available in: * CHF * USD * EUR # Monthly Community Calls We host monthly community calls to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among community partners in our network. These calls provide an opportunity to: * **Get Updates** – Learn about the latest tech developments for conservation. * **Peer Sharing** – Hear insights and experiences from other community partners. * **Workshops & Trainings** – Gain hands-on knowledge about tech tools for conservation. ### June 2026 - Bumicerts Launch {% embed url="" %} After months of building with our community, Bumicerts by GainForest is officially launched 🌱 Featuring a live demo and a special talk by Angelina Serwaa from the Wildlife Conservation Society. {% endembed %} ### May 2026 - Blockchain Nature Conservation: A Researcher's Deep Dive Andrea Stuit takes us on a researcher's deep dive into the blockchain nature conservation space. What are web3 conservation projects really trying to achieve, and what does the evidence say? A great one for anyone who wants to see the bigger picture. {% hint style="info" %} This session was not recorded because we did not have permission from the speaker to publish the recording. {% endhint %} ### April 2026 - How to Upload Your Tree Data and Prove Your Impact on Bumicerts {% embed url="" %} Introducing Bumicerts to our community for the first time 🌳 This special session marked the first beta tester wave — with live demos on KoboToolbox data upload, org profile setup, and real-world tips for collecting tree data from the field. {% endembed %} ### February/March 2026 - Tree Data: Strengthening MRV and Ecological Claims {% embed url="" %} In our February community call, Djimo Serodio from Silvi walks us through Silvi's tools and MRV strategies for tree data — and what stronger ecological claims look like in practice. {% endembed %} ### January 2026 - Introduction to Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification {% embed url="" %} In our January 2026 GainForest Community Call, we’re joined by Angelina Serwaa from Yale University for a practical introduction to MRV for nature projects. We explore different MRV approaches and discuss real questions from community partners, including tech costs and capacity building for implementers. {% endembed %} ### December 2025 - Regenerative Agroforestry & Public Goods in Practice {% embed url="" %} In this session, we heard peer-sharing stories from AgroforestDAO on Web3-enabled regenerative agroforestry, and Green Sofa Taiwan on their dashboard mapping local public-goods hypercerts. Satyam from GainForest also shared updates on Cert v2 and what’s coming next. {% endembed %} ### November 2025 - Web3 Insights & Spix’s Macaw Conservation {% embed url="" %} This session highlighted two stories of stewardship and community resilience. Maxi Fechen from Fork Forest shared how digital communities, Web3 gatherings, and the Regen House Residency helped nature stewards connect, collaborate, and strengthen community resilience. Coopera Flora Azul then presented their work in Brazil protecting the Spix’s Macaw through education and alternative livelihood programs {% endembed %} ### October 2025 - Agroforestry in Central Kalimantan and Polly AI for UNFCCC Climate Negotiations {% embed url="" %} In this session, the Pandu Alam Lestari Foundation shares their agroforestry work in Central Kalimantan, restoring ecosystems and supporting community livelihoods. Diego Rivera and introduces Polly, an AI tool designed to help UNFCCC negotiators access and navigate climate document. {% endembed %} ### September 2025 - Communities as Stewards: Planting Hope, Restoring Earth {% embed url="" %} > In this call, we connected with inspiring stewards from around the world. Together4Trees Kenya shared how they nurture environmental awareness through children’s tree planting, while Agape Hand and Reforest Trees from Peru shared their community-led restoration and agroforestry journey and how they’re exploring Web3 for nature impact. ### August 2025 - Restoring Lands and Giving Voice to Nature {% embed url="" %} > In our community call we invited **Sharrif Injamu** from ACEF who shared about communities in Kenya restoring mangroves, protecting forests, and planting trees 🌱\ > We also invited **Danilo Vaz** from Rio Sagrado AI-vatar who shared an art installation that gives voice to a river under threat ### July 2025 - Young Stewards Leading Regeneration {% embed url="" %} *In this session, Simon Eze (Project OSISI) and Esayu Daniel (YLEC) shared their respective intiatives involving young people in Nigeria and Uganda* ### June 2025 - How Communities Care, Restore, and Connect {% embed url="" %} In this session, Maksym Zalevskyi (GEN Ukraine) and Ithan Sol (Project MOJA) discuss how their communities care for nature and one another through local restoration efforts.\ We also explore DeepGov, an AI-powered ‘politician’ designed to help evaluate projects and guide resource allocation — presented by Diego Rivera from GainForest. {% endembed %} ### May 2025 - Showcasing Your Work: A Beginner’s Guide to Impact Storytelling {% embed url="" %} In this session, Frank Hu from GreenSofa Taiwan shares how Nature Stewards can translate knowledge into action, build community, and tell powerful stories—especially for those starting out or exploring the Web3 space. {% endembed %} ### April 2025 - Stories of Impact Through Cert {% embed url="" %} *In this community call, we invited four inspiring speakers from WOVOKA Philippines, Project Mocha in Kenya, Green Ambassadors Club in Uganda and GreenPill Taiwan to share the environmental impact they reported in their Cert, an environmental hypercert used to document contributions.* {% endembed %} ### March 2025 - Peer Sharing on Restoration in Tanzania {% embed url="" %} We invited our Tanzanian community partners, Blue Carbon Tanzania and Bula Garden Tanzania, to share their impactful restoration work. One focuses on restoring mangrove ecosystems, while the other is planting fruit trees to support local communities. Learn about their challenges, successes, and how these efforts contribute to environmental regeneration. {% endembed %} ### February 2025 - Peer Sharing on Agroforestry {% embed url="" %} We invited Bees and Trees, Darukaa Earth, and Climatica Foundation from the GainForest Community Network to share their experiences in agroforestry. They talked about their work, their challenges, and ways to collaborate. This session is meant to support communities to learn from each other and build stronger connections. {% endembed %} ### January 2025 - Bioacoustics Data Analysis with Dr. Florencia Sangermano {% embed url="" %} We invited Dr. Florencia Sangermano, a bioacoustics expert, to explore how to analyze sound recordings from AudioMoths. Designed for community partners, this talk provides practical methods to turn bioacoustics data into meaningful conservation insights. {% endembed %} ### December 2024 - Gitcoin Grants: A Sharing on Nature Stewards' Experiences {% embed url="" %} We invited SORALO & Bees and Trees Uganda, both part of our network, to share their experience as grantees for Gitcoin Grants 22. They discussed application tips, learning web3 funding (like setting up a Metamask wallet & converting crypto), and how they'll use the funds for regeneration initiatives. {% endembed %} ### November 2024 - Lessons from Deploying AudioMoths in Sundarban Mangrove Forest, India {% embed url="" %} We invited Jaya from Darukaa Earth to share their experience deploying AudioMoths in the Sundarban mangrove forest in India. They discussed best practices, challenges faced, and insights gained, providing valuable learnings for other community partners. {% endembed %} ### October 2024 - Introduction to Drone Mapping and Collection {% embed url="" %} We invited Rodrigo, a local champion from Manaus, Brazil, to share his technical expertise in using drones for conservation. His presentation sparked interest among several community partners, who are now exploring the potential of drones for their own conservation efforts. {% endembed %} ### September 2024 - Bioacoustic Data Collection Using AudioMoth in the Philippines {% embed url="" %} Oceanus Conservation from the Philippines shared their experience deploying AudioMoths to collect bioacoustic data. This was a skill they learned during our fieldwork with them early September. {% endembed %} ### July/August 2024 - XPRIZE RainForest Finals Recap {% embed url="" %} Updates on the XPRIZE RainForest Finals, and the GainForest Data Council. {% endembed %} ### June 2024 - New Technologies: AudioMoths and Tainá {% embed url="" %} We introduce new algorithms that have been developed at GainForest - Audiomoths and the Circadian Rhythm visualization, InsectSpy, and Taina. {% endembed %} # Annual Impact Reports ### 🎯 3rd Annual Impact Report (2024/2025) {% embed url="" %} View our 3rd annual impact report [here](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGqnTWl-gw/K4V6DWYyqtZW0NK2_0Dpag/view?utm_content=DAGqnTWl-gw\&utm_campaign=designshare\&utm_medium=link2\&utm_source=uniquelinks\&utlId=ha584f4c3a5) {% endembed %} ### 🎯 2nd Annual Impact Report (2023/2024) {% embed url="" %} View our 2nd annual impact report [here](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGNpwdK0jo/QkBOQ1gfl0gy8jDTBAo10g/view?utm_content=DAGNpwdK0jo\&utm_campaign=designshare\&utm_medium=link\&utm_source=editor) {% endembed %} ### 🎯 1st Annual Impact Report (2022/2023) {% embed url="" %} View our 1st annual impact report [here](https://www.canva.com/design/DAFpX8wy7LI/BPAH20WVR6eFSIgkCIgvbQ/view?utm_content=DAFpX8wy7LI\&utm_campaign=designshare\&utm_medium=link\&utm_source=editor) {% endembed %} # Press & Recognition Where GainForest has been featured — from international climate conferences and research venues to press coverage and recognition from leading institutions. ### International Conferences * [International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Earth Negotiations Bulletin](https://enb.iisd.org/future-leaders-network-ai-tools-unccd-cop16): Future Leaders Network: AI Negotiation Tools and Technologies * [United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28)](https://unfccc.int/event/amplifying-youth-voices-strengthening-climate-negotiators-with-artificial-intelligence-driven): Amplifying Youth Voices: Strengthening Climate Negotiators with Artificial Intelligence-Driven Capacity Building * [NeurIPS](https://neurips.cc/virtual/2023/81749): Rewarding The Wild: Collaborative Machine Learning for the Natural World * [TEDx](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=186F3u-Lc64): Learning from nature's stewards: a cryptocurrency to reverse deforestation | David Dao | TEDxGeneva * [World Economic Forum (WEF)](https://www.weforum.org/open-forum/event_sessions/a-wake-up-call-from-nature/): A Wake-Up Call from Nature ### Academe & Other Prestigious Institutions * [Microsoft](https://news.microsoft.com/europe/features/how-gainforest-microsoft-and-the-un-are-incentivizing-sustainability/): How GainForest, Microsoft and the UN are incentivizing sustainability * [Climate Collective](https://medium.com/@ClimateCollective/gainforest-joins-climate-collective-battling-deforestation-with-ai-citizen-science-and-8bbf1e9c72a3): Battling Deforestation with AI, Citizen Science, and Transparent Impact * [MIT Technology Review](https://www.technologyreview.com/2018/04/09/3066/in-blockchain-we-trust/): In blockchain we trust * [Stanford Social Innovation Review](https://ssir.com.br/meio-ambiente/a-guardia-virtual-das-florestas) (Portuguese): *A guardiã virtual das florestas* | The virtual guardian of the forests * [Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkKqFyHNM10): Paying for Data in the Wild * [Fondation Valéry](https://www.fondation-valery.ch/project/gainforest-democratizing-transparency-for-nature-conservation): Web3 and AI for nature conservation * [Swiss Re](https://www.swissre.com/institute/conferences/algorithms-for-hope/using-artificial-intelligence.html): Using artificial intelligence to help restore the natural world * [Goethe Institut](https://www.goethe.de/prj/ruy/en/kuq/24523406.html): A Renaissance of Nature * [ETH Zurich](https://hack.biodivx.org/): ETH Zurich team takes home a quarter million in biodiversity prize * [BCG x Handelsblatt](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dwddao_artificialintelligence-climatejustice-activity-7002013093643878400-s9qd/?trk=public_profile_like_view): Vordenker:innen Award ### Web3 Foundations & Conferences * [Ma Earth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ei-L_sBDSk): Conservation Data Income - David Dao & Sharfy Adamantine (GainForest) * [Funding the Commons](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/funding-the-commons_the-cost-of-saving-rainforests-isnt-the-activity-7297245549601181696-MVWt?utm_source=share\&utm_medium=member_desktop\&rcm=ACoAADMsRpMBcksD88xAb3UEBfCVMIW1YGnocYA) (FtC) * [FtC in Paris](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCveTkdvdVA): AI x climate x web3 * [Celo](https://www.celopg.eco/ecosystem/gainforest) and [Filecoin](https://www.fil.org/ecosystem-explorer/gainforest)[ Foundation](https://fil.org/ecosystem-explorer/gainforest) * [Solana](https://solana.com/news/case-study-gainforest): Case Study: GainForest brings transparency to climate preservation efforts using blockchain technology ### Global & Local Media Outlets * [Channel News Asia](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/tech-save-world/forest-futures-4978401): Tech to Save the World - Forest Futures * [Atmos](https://atmos.earth/indigenous-groups-are-safeguarding-culture-with-their-own-chatgpt/): Indigenous Groups Are Safeguarding Culture with Their Own ChatGPT * [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanransil/2023/04/12/web3-projects-are-rebuilding-carbon-offsets-architecture-of-trust/): Web3 Projects Are Rebuilding Carbon Offsets’ Architecture Of Trust * [BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00111x9): Hacking Capitalism * [The Strait Times](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NIAN1XFjcE): Addressing the Drivers of Eco-anxiety | Davos 2022 * [Folha de S.Paulo](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/colunas/redesocial/2024/07/competicao-internacional-acelera-pesquisa-da-biodiversidade-na-amazonia.shtml?utm_source=twitter\&utm_medium=social\&utm_campaign=twfolha) (Portuguese): *Competição internacional acelera pesquisa da biodiversidade na Amazônia* | International competition accelerates biodiversity research in the Amazon * [The Edge Malaysia](https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/cover-story-climate-tech-and-way-forward): Cover Story: Climate tech and the way forward * [European Space Agency](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziiKNmxgris): Panel Youth Engagement - Climate Science from Space Conference * [Swissnex](https://swissnex.org/brazil/news/eth-biodivx-surveying-biodiversity-for-amazon-rainforest-conservation/): ETH BiodivX: Surveying Biodiversity for Amazon Rainforest Conservation # Blogs & Stories ## General Blog For up-to date information about our work, you can access our general blog at


Cash or Crypto? Balancing Fintech for Conservation in the Philippines	/files/M4Txq8dpvWXcqNCQdCYv
Supporting Youth Negotiators at COPs: Polly’s Role in Overcoming Barriers in Climate Diplomacy	/files/eKCCrEaqyFdPYvXMMpgV
Donating the XPRIZE Rainforest Prize to Future Generations	/files/qtn8UXLAbfR2AVj5zPlB
Lessons Learned: Supporting Nature Stewards in Exploring Alternative Funding Through Gitcoin Grants	/files/axZfcnfVSmu8zAiDeKLg
Indigenous Field Notes from the Biodiversity Olympics	/files/xBidzGXgtopjx8FbZIuJ
Deploying the AudioMoth with Oceanus Conservation in Cagwait, Philippines: A Journey of Science and Community Collaboration	/files/pZZZqLRz81toNKXhXq9F

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