Stakeholders in DAAN: Digital Agriculture Aid Network
Recipient Food and Universal Carbon Sequestration Providers
Small Holding Farmers, Mid-sized Farmers, and Cooperative Member Farms:
- Profile: This group includes independent small-scale and mid-sized farmers, as well as farms that are part of cooperatives. Importantly, DAAN excludes industrial or corporate farms to focus on those who might benefit most from the program.
- Benefits:
- Financial Support: Direct income through heritage and legacy credits, monthly payments, and knowledge credits.
- Sustainable Growth: Access to resources and knowledge for implementing sustainable farming practices.
- Community Development: Equitable sharing of benefits with local governance bodies helps in community development.
Village Council or Tribal Council:
- Profile: Local governance bodies that play a crucial role in community organization and development.
- Benefits:
- Financial Resources: A share of the funds from heritage and legacy credits to be used for community welfare.
- Empowerment: Enhanced ability to support local farmers and invest in community projects.
- Environmental Stewardship: Involvement in promoting and maintaining sustainable practices in their communities.
Providers of Funding through the Marketplace
Corporate Carbon Credit Buyers:
- Profile: Corporations seeking to offset their carbon footprint by purchasing carbon credits.
- Benefits:
- Carbon Offset: Ability to meet environmental goals and corporate social responsibility targets.
- Brand Image: Positive public relations and brand enhancement through supporting sustainable agriculture.
Investment Funds Offsetting Their Carbon Footprint:
- Profile: Funds focused on green investments and reducing their environmental impact.
- Benefits:
- Sustainable Investment: Contribution to a project that aligns with environmental sustainability goals.
- Diversified Portfolio: Inclusion of carbon credits in their investment portfolio adds diversity and potential for growth.
Philanthropic Funds, Individual Investors:
- Profile: Entities and individuals investing in projects with social and environmental impact.
- Benefits:
- Social Impact: Direct contribution to improving the livelihoods of farmers and their communities.
- Environmental Contribution: Support for sustainable farming practices, contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions.
Donors (Individual, Corporate, and Multinational):
- Profile: Various donors including individuals, corporations, and international organizations seeking to support sustainable initiatives.
- Benefits:
- Global Impact: Helping in the fight against climate change and supporting global sustainable development goals.
- Community Upliftment: Contribution towards the economic and social upliftment of farming communities.