Releafs Demo Day
Join us for the Releafs meetup to explore the role of Climate Adaptation Credits in driving climate resilience.
“Climate Adaptation Credits are translatable, tradable, transparent tokens that fund real-world projects helping communities adapt to climate change. Each credit represents measurable actions—like tree planting or water conservation—contributing to climate resilience, offering investors both impact and accountability through blockchain technology.”
This event is an opportunity to dive into innovative financing mechanisms that address climate challenges while preventing community displacement. You'll hear from experts in climate action, green entrepreneurship, and adaptation strategies, providing valuable insights into how these credits are making a tangible impact on vulnerable communities.
The meetup will feature discussions on the future of adaptation credits, their role in sustainable development, and how you can be part of this transformative movement.
Be part of a growing movement that’s shaping the future of sustainability and resilience. Register today!
What to expect
Room 1: Climate Adaptation Credits & Blockchain
This room will dive into the technical side of how blockchain technology powers Climate Adaptation Credits. The session is tailored for participants interested in sustainable finance mechanisms and how transparent, traceable tokens can fund real-world projects that build climate resilience.
Discussion topics include:
How blockchain ensures transparency and accountability in climate finance.
Opportunities for investors in Climate Adaptation Credits.
The future of decentralized finance in supporting climate adaptation.
Room 2: Practical Solutions for Climate Resilience
This room will focus on actionable strategies and solutions that address climate adaptation challenges. It’s ideal for participants keen on exploring scalable, real-world projects that enhance community resilience to climate change.
Discussions will cover:
Innovative financing tools for adaptation projects.
Best practices for implementing climate resilience initiatives.
Opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to scale impactful projects.
Who is it for?
This event is suitable for people interested in climate change solutions, sustainability, and sustainable finance. It’s ideal for environmental enthusiasts, impact investors, and anyone curious about how communities can adapt to climate challenges. Whether you're an expert or new to the topic, you'll gain valuable insights and connections.
Meet Hawkar Abdulhaq
Hawkar Abdulhaq is a green entrepreneur who began his journey in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq in 2019. He was one of the first in the area to take action on climate issues, launching successful projects focused on planting trees and recycling wastewater to promote sustainability. Seeing the increasing challenges of climate change and the displacement of local communities, he founded Hasar a nonprofit organization in Iraq dedicated to climate action through nature-based solutions.
Hawkar started Releafs to scale up these climate actions and provide innovative solutions, such as Climate Adaptation Credits, to vulnerable communities. The goal is to prevent displacement and enhance resilience by leveraging innovative financing and environmental strategies.
Hawkar's innovative methods aim to create solutions that can grow and support vulnerable communities while promoting long-term, sustainable change.
Meet Gavardo Rettaroli
Gavardo Rettaroli is an entrepreneur and innovator focused on digital transformation and sustainable urban solutions. He founded HUMANBLINK Innovation, leveraging IoT, cloud technologies and permaculture principles to make urban green spaces more resilient and eco-responsible. Gavardo brings a blend of technology and sustainability experience from his extensive work experience at Xerox, where he leads global digital transformation projects. With a master's degree in business innovation from Geneva and DevOps and Agile Foundations certification from IBM, he is committed to making technology a source of sustainable environmental impact.
About Releafs
Releafs empowers vulnerable communities by providing innovative financial tools, such as Climate Adaptation Credits, to help them better cope with the effects of climate change. These credits act as resources or investments that support communities in adapting to climate challenges like extreme weather or rising temperatures. Using decentralised financing, Releafs makes funding more accessible by bypassing traditional banking systems, allowing people to both contribute to and benefit from these funds.
With the help of AI-powered solutions, Releafs ensures that resources are distributed efficiently, identifying where support is needed most and determining the best ways to use these funds. Its blockchain-based system guarantees transparency and security, recording every transaction in a way that cannot be altered. This ensures that funds are used properly, creating measurable environmental impact.
By focusing on smart, strategic investments, Releafs aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate change, while also working to prevent displacement due to environmental challenges.
About WorldStartup
WorldStartup offers a global platform to people who live and breathe social and impact-driven entrepreneurship. To trailblazers who care for nature and strive for equality.
We co-create remarkable and progressive experiences with and for changemakers to catalyse positive growth. We support social entrepreneurs, run innovation programmes like hackathons and challenges, and offer capacity building to stakeholders in entrepreneurial ecosystems. With a team in The Hague, we work on global and local programmes to support ambitious social entrepreneurs.