We believe in a future in which we humans once again live in balance with nature and operate within planetary boundaries. That is why the eva foundation pursues the goal of valuing ecosystem services so that it is worthwhile for everyone to preserve nature.
The Ecosystem Value Alliance Foundation was established to promote environmental and climate protection for the common good and to support the education of the population in this area.
By developing scientifically sound, digital and scalable standards, the eva foundation makes it possible to remunerate ecosystem services. By applying these standards, tradable certificates are generated, the sale of which finances the conservation and restoration of ecosystems.
Behind the Bonn-based foundation are motivated employees with expertise in the fields of forestry and agricultural science, standardization, certification, policy, strategy and communication.
To finance these services, EVA Service GmbH charges a fee amounting to 15% of all certificates issued. Monetization will take place as part of the sale of the certificates via the forest owner, project developer or through marketing by a trustee. Surpluses flow into the foundation and are used in line with the foundation's purpose.
So far, eva has financed the start-up phase by pre-selling certificates to various buyers.
The Multi-stakeholder forum advises on the content of the standard and its minimum requirements.
The Standard Committee is made up of representatives of the multi-stakeholder forum, the secretariat and various technical experts and oversees the further development of the standard and its implementation.
The Steering Committee of the association decides whether a new multi-stakeholder forum for a specific area (forest, agriculture, biochar) is to be set up.
The Secretariat coordinates the cooperation of stakeholders and is in charge of designing the processes and draft content.
Brainforest analyses existing market barriers, develops innovative solutions, establishes them as independent organizations and helps to scale them globally. For more forest and a better climate.
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