Net Present Value unpacks money, meaning, and the overlooked asset that underpins all investments: nature.
Host TMO (Thomas Morgan, CCIM) left 20 years in commercial real estate to pioneer Natural Asset ENSURANCE a way to hedge portfolios and earn alpha by restoring ecosystems. Hear why wetlands beat strip malls, how insurers turn climate risk into cash flow, and which currencies are backed by living forests. No ESG fluff—just deals that cut risk and boost resilience.
Explore projects at https://ensurance.app or dive deep at ensurance.wtf
made possible by BASIN Natural Capital
In this live video broadcast, TMO connects with Deepa from Grant Orb to discuss their efforts in integrating AI technology into the world of grant writing and funding for social impact projects. They delve into the development and functionalities of Grant Orb (https://grantorb.com/), a platform designed to simplify and expedite the grant application process using various AI models. Deepa explains how Grant Orb caters to both the Web3 and nonprofit sectors by automating proposal writing, budgeting, and validation based on funding criteria. The discussion also covers the potential of using AI for grant evaluation, emphasizing the need for fast grants. Additionally, TMO shares insights into BASIN's (https://ensurance.app/) approach of using decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency for funding natural assets and ecosystem services, highlighting the innovative application of agentic wallets and on-chain identities. The conversation wraps up with a mutual interest in collaborating and leveraging platforms like Zora for content monetization and funding social impact initiatives.00:00 Introduction and Live Streaming Setup00:26 Meet Deepa and Grant Orb01:26 The Evolution of Grant Orb02:50 AI-Powered Grant Writing10:58 Technical Insights and AI Models17:36 Grant Evaluation and Future Plans21:54 Challenges and Collaboration Opportunities22:50 Grant Application Delays and the Need for Fast Grants23:13 Building Wallets and On-Chain Names for Agents24:29 Tracking and Evaluating On-Chain Activities25:48 Funding Ecosystem Services with On-Chain Accounts27:23 Creating and Trading Coins for Funding33:23 Zora Role in Funding and Liquidity37:34 Leveraging Zuora for Content and Fundraising47:12 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
2 Sept 2025
Understanding Natural Cap Rates: A New Approach to Valuing Nature
TMO goes over natural cap rates, a concept developed at BASIN to value natural assets based on the stocks and flows of natural capital. Drawing from over 20 years of commercial and investment real estate experience, TMO explains the fundamentals of traditional cap rates in real estate and introduces the innovative application of natural cap rates to protect and restore ecosystems. Discover how natural asset ensurance can incentivize investing in nature and learn about the financial models that can make conservation and restoration investable. Dive into real-world examples and explore how this new approach can balance ecological value with financial returns to ensure a healthier planet for future generations.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:26 Understanding Cap Rates in Real Estate01:20 Introducing Natural Cap Rates04:12 Valuing Ecosystem Services07:00 Financing Nature for Conservation09:53 Using Calculators to Value Nature - Edward Abbey edit15:33 Comparing Natural and Commercial Cap Rates21:18 Natural Asset Ensurance and Conservation26:17 Connecting Habitats and Landscapes26:39 Global Safety Net and Habitat Connectivity27:42 Valuing Natural Capital28:43 Ecosystem Service Values and Financial Instruments29:22 Case Study: Wetlands Property Valuation30:09 Investment Models and Ensurance Policies33:13 Financial Models for Natural Capital41:04 Negotiating Deals and Cap Rates48:02 Challenges and Opportunities in Natural Capital Investment50:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
Natural Asset Ensurance
ensurance.app (https://ensurance.app/)
by BASIN Natural Capital
31 Jan 2023
Open Source Agriculture: funding & managing coconut farms with blockchain | Alejandro Adon | Gitcoin Climate Solutions
Please meet Alejandro Adon of Kokonut Network.
Based in the Dominican Republic, Kokonut Network provides blockchain governance and open-source accounting to the agricultural industry. Their mission is to promote, organize, fund, and manage coconut farms around the world.
https://kokonut.network/
As a blockchain-based cooperative, Kokonut aims to develop and manage a network of coconut farms, all connected by web3. Their main goal is to address the worldwide lack of funding for agricultural projects. Kokonut helps farmers get the funds they need while creating opportunities for web3 communities by giving them access to perpetual natural assets. Kokonut uses a DAO framework for decision-making and allocating treasury funds.
This episode is part of the Gitcoin Climate Series. Gitcoin is matching $333,000 for #climate as part of the Gitcoin Alpha Round.
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This episode is brought to you by .basin which is perpetual place-based climate and nature finance. .basin scales land, ecosystem, and carbon sink restoration and conservation to solve the climate, nature, and carbon crises.
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