Community-Driven Carbon Credit Revolution: Earth Sama Gains Ground
In a significant move towards reshaping the carbon credit landscape, Omtse Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Earth Sama, a pioneering climate-tech platform focused on community-led carbon credit generation. This strategic partnership aims to leverage innovative technology to simplify the complexities of carbon project implementation, enhancing precision and equity while adhering to the Article 6.4 framework of the Paris Agreement.
A New Era for Carbon Projects
Earth Sama, formerly known as CO2e, offers tools designed with the community in mind. The platform integrates features like a Blockchain-powered field application, a Climate Creator Platform, and a smart contract infrastructure that facilitates transparent revenue sharing. These innovations are set to empower rural and Indigenous communities engaged in critical carbon capture initiatives, revolutionizing their capacity to contribute to global reforestation efforts.
Co-founders Angeline Chen and Uyngheim Ngo bring nearly a decade of experience in restoration work across Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Their commitment to addressing the systemic barriers that traditional carbon markets impose is evident in their mission to democratize the carbon credit industry. After successfully planting over 1.2 million mangroves on the island of Kiskeya, they recognized the need for a platform that prioritizes the voices and rights of communities actively working to regenerate ecosystems.
What Earth Sama Delivers
Over the next few weeks, Earth Sama plans to launch a comprehensive toolset designed to ensure operational simplicity while meeting the compliance requirements of the Paris Agreement. Key features of the platform include:
- - A Climate Creator Platform: This enables users to mint carbon assets that meet industry standards.
- - A Blockchain-Powered Field App: Aimed at aiding farmer onboarding and allowing GPS-tagged data collection, this app ensures comprehensive data management at local levels.
- - Smart Contract Infrastructure: This feature promotes transparent carbon revenue sharing and creates robust automated audit trails.
These tools are specifically designed for users without technical backgrounds, ensuring accessibility for all involved, thus laying the groundwork for effective governance and benefit sharing within communities.
Scaling Up with Omtse’s Backing
With support from Omtse Ventures, Earth Sama is poised to achieve global expansion as a trusted solution for high-integrity carbon projects. This platform not only connects grassroots restoration activities with climate investors but also ensures that communities driving these initiatives gain recognition and access to the necessary funding.
Uyngheim Ngo, co-founder and CEO of Earth Sama, expressed, “We started Earth Sama because we saw firsthand how the system was leaving people behind. With Omtse's support, we can now extend that mission – helping communities on the frontlines of restoration, including Indigenous peoples and those historically excluded, access the funding, tools, and recognition they've long been denied.”
Recognition for Innovative Solutions
Earth Sama’s unique approach, combining field-tested methodologies with a commitment to transparency, has gained international acclaim. Some of the accolades include:
- - Nomination for the Earthshot 2025 Prize (2024)
- - Three patents awarded by IPHatch Asia (2024)
- - Semi-finalist at the Consensus Blockchain event and Dubai App Olympics (2025)
- - Finalist at the World Bank Youth Summit (2025)
These achievements highlight the platform's potential to lead the way in community-driven climate action, ensuring that those who are directly involved in restoration efforts are fairly compensated and recognized.
Conclusion
As Omtse Ventures partners with Earth Sama, a new chapter in the carbon credit narrative is set to unfold, one where communities reclaim their power and actively participate in the global fight against climate change. By dismantling the barriers of traditional carbon markets, Earth Sama is not just a platform but a movement toward a more inclusive and equitable future for community-led environmental initiatives.