lochtech-ke/GangGreenHeroes

Gang Green: Catalyzing a Carbon-Negative Africa # #GangGreen Platform A comprehensive digital platform designed to catalyze a carbon-negative Africa by connecting stakeholders in environmental conservation, carbon credit markets, and sustainable development. Built for **Track 3 (Community Engagement and Sustainability)** of the Wangari Maathai Hackathon. ## 🌳 Mission The #GangGreen platform facilitates tree planting initiatives, carbon credit trading, community engagement, and transparent monitoring of environmental impact across African regions, with a focus on Technology for Forest Conservation. ## 🌲 Pilot Forests The platform pilots conservation efforts in three key Kenyan forests: 1. **Kakamega Forest** - Primary pilot site 2. **Karura Forest** - Urban conservation area 3. **Mau Forest** - Critical water tower ecosystem ## ✨ Core Features - **Tree Planting Initiatives** - Organizations create and manage conservation efforts with geospatial tracking - **Carbon Credit Marketplace** - Verified carbon credits trading with transparent verification - **Impact Dashboard** - Real-time metrics on trees planted, carbon sequestered, and area covered - **AI-Powered Tree Monitoring** - Integration with Antugrow API for growth tracking and health analysis - **Web3 Integration** - Cryptocurrency donations (ETH, MATIC, USDC) and NFT badge rewards - **Gamification** - Points, levels, achievements, leaderboards, and challenge quests to drive engagement - **Community Engagement** - Notifications, forums, and forest-specific participation ## 🛠️ Technology Stack ### Frontend - React 18+ with TypeScript - Vite (build tool) - Tailwind CSS (styling) - React Router (routing) - Leaflet.js/Mapbox (maps) ### Backend - Supabase (BaaS - PostgreSQL, Auth, Storage, Real-time) - PostgreSQL with PostGIS (geospatial data) ### Blockchain & Web3 - Ethereum/Polygon networks - Solidity smart contracts (ERC-721 NFT badges) - ethers.js - MetaMask & WalletConnect support - Hardhat (development) ### External Integrations - Antugrow API ( …