Understanding How
Regenerativ Works
A comprehensive overview for those evaluating the model.
This page explains Regenerativ end-to-end for readers who are evaluating the model rather than participating immediately. It outlines what Regenerativ does, what it does not do, how contributions are handled, how proof is issued, and how timelines work.
What Regenerativ Is
Regenerativ is a nonprofit association that serves as a coordination layer for mangrove ecosystem restoration. It connects contributors, communities, asset managers, and scientists to enable large-scale regeneration.
Core Functions:
- • Register regenerative contributions and create auditable records
- • Route funds to verified asset managers operating restoration projects
- • Issue Certificates of Regeneration as proof of participation
- • Track project progress and ecosystem outcomes over time
- • Maintain transparency through conservative reporting practices
What Regenerativ Is Not
Not a Carbon Offset Provider
Regenerativ does not sell carbon credits or offsets. Certificates of Regeneration are records of participation, not tradable environmental commodities.
Not an Investment Vehicle
Contributions support ecosystem restoration, not financial returns. Regenerativ operates as a nonprofit and does not offer securities or promise monetary gains.
Not a Project Implementer
Regenerativ does not own land or execute restoration work directly. Implementation is carried out by verified asset managers with on-the-ground expertise.
How Contributions Work
Registration
Contributions are registered with a unique ID, timestamp, and category. This creates an immutable record tied to specific restoration pathways.
Allocation
Funds are routed to verified asset managers based on project readiness, stewardship capacity, and alignment with Regenerativ's criteria. Allocation is documented and traceable.
Implementation
Asset managers execute restoration in partnership with local communities. This includes nursery development, planting, monitoring, and long-term stewardship.
Certification
Contributors receive a Certificate of Regeneration documenting their participation, associated project details, and tracking references for ongoing updates.
Timelines and Expectations
Mangrove restoration operates on ecological timelines, not campaign cycles. Understanding these timescales is essential for evaluating the model.
Establishment Phase (0-3 years)
Nurseries developed, seedlings planted, survival rates monitored. Early ecosystem benefits begin to emerge.
Growth Phase (3-10 years)
Trees mature, root systems expand, biodiversity increases. Carbon sequestration accelerates as biomass accumulates.
Maturity Phase (10-40 years)
Full ecosystem services realized. Long-term carbon storage, coastal protection, and community livelihood support reach peak effectiveness.
Regenerativ reports what is documented and verified where applicable at each stage, distinguishing between observed outcomes and projected benefits.
Transparency and Accountability
Regenerativ maintains transparency through conservative reporting, clear role boundaries, and accessible documentation.
Public Documentation
- • Contribution allocation records
- • Asset manager criteria and verification
- • Project milestone reporting
- • Fund utilization breakdown
Conservative Approach
- • Projections clearly labeled
- • Lifecycle-dependent outcomes
- • Verified where applicable
- • Community-led implementation
This overview provides the foundation for understanding how Regenerativ operates. For more detail, explore the links below.