Ground Truth: Carbon projects in action

Allen Fan
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We talk to the people making carbon projects happen—developers, auditors, and standard bodies—unpacking the challenges, successes, and real-world impact of climate action. No hype, just the raw, unfiltered reality of carbon markets.

Episodes

  1. 06/30/2025

    Episode #4 How finance meets nature for real impact w/Selwyn Duijvestijn from DGB

    In this episode of the Ground Truth podcast, we sit down with Selwyn Duijvestijn, CEO and co-founder of DGB Group—one of the world’s first publicly listed carbon project developer focused on large-scale nature restoration. Selwyn shares his unconventional journey from trading exhaust pipes and managing capital markets to restoring ecosystems across Africa. We explore how DGB has grown from an investor into a fully integrated project developer, what it takes to build trust with local communities, and how technology, transparency, and long-term thinking are reshaping carbon markets. Selwyn also shares insights on benefit-sharing, overcoming misconceptions, and the bold decision to go public in an uncharted sector. Whether you’re a project developer, investor, or just carbon-curious, this episode offers a rare look into the systems, strategies, and stories driving high-integrity carbon projects on the ground.

  2. 05/11/2025

    Episode #3: Stoves, Stories, and Scaling: EcoSafi’s Clean Cooking Mission

    In this episode of the Ground Truth podcast, Tom Price, founder and CEO of EcoSafi, discusses the pressing global issue of clean cooking solutions and the innovative approach his company takes to address it. EcoSafi aims to provide affordable, clean cooking options to communities in East Africa, significantly reducing carbon emissions and improving health outcomes. Tom shares his unique journey from investigative journalism to leading environmental efforts, and the day-to-day realities of running a clean cooking project. He highlights the challenges of stove distribution, the importance of carbon credits, and the impact of their work on local communities.

  3. 03/19/2025

    Episode #2: The Carbon Market Paradox - Challenges and Solutions with Marco Hirsbrunner

    In this episode of Ground Truth, host Allen Fan talks with Marco Hirsbrunner, co-founder of Terra Impact Ventures and former COO of South Pole, about the complexities of carbon markets. Marco shares insights from his 20 years in the industry, explaining why carbon markets are both highly effective and widely misunderstood. He discusses the “novelty paradox,” the need for better storytelling in carbon projects, and the future of compliance markets. Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges, lessons, and opportunities in the fight against climate change.

  4. 03/10/2025

    Episode #1 From Chicken Farm to Global Impact: The Spouts Story w/ Daniel Yin

    In our first episode of Ground Truth: Carbon Projects in Action, we sit down with Daniel Yin, CEO of SPOUTS, to dive into the realities of running a clean water carbon project. SPOUTS has been providing affordable, locally-made ceramic water filters to households across East Africa, helping families access clean drinking water while reducing reliance on firewood for boiling—cutting emissions and improving health outcomes.

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We talk to the people making carbon projects happen—developers, auditors, and standard bodies—unpacking the challenges, successes, and real-world impact of climate action. No hype, just the raw, unfiltered reality of carbon markets.

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