About Digital Aqua
Building the financial layer for water conservation.
To build a global, transparent, and financially scalable system that rewards water conservation and strengthens climate resilience.
Why we exist
Water scarcity is no longer a future threat — it is a present reality.
Traditional funding models cannot meet the trillions required to upgrade infrastructure, expand reuse systems, and protect vulnerable communities. Digital Aqua bridges this gap by transforming water conservation into a verifiable, investable asset class.
"A world where every 1,000 liters of conserved water has measurable value, and where individuals, institutions, and communities can participate in protecting the planet's most essential resource."
Our Approach
Four pillars that define how we operate.
Real-world asset tokenization
Every WAI token is backed by verified, audited, irreversible water credits.
Transparent pricing
WAI floor price is linked daily to global water rights markets, not synthetic speculation.
Quantum-safe blockchain
ClimateChain delivers speed, security, and energy efficiency at institutional scale.
Global accessibility
Open to retail investors, ESG funds, corporates, and project developers worldwide.
Founders
Institutional finance meets conservation science.
Andrew Howard
Founding Partner, Financial Architecture & Capital Markets Strategy
30+ years across global investment banking and alternative asset management. Senior roles at Transcity (Bank of New York), Schroders, NatWest, and IBJ (Mizuho) in financial engineering, balance sheet restructuring, and institutional hedge fund vehicles. Andrew leads the financial architecture of the ecosystem and the Ark2 Labs revenue model.
Douglas Kaplan
Founding Partner, Innovation Strategy & Director of Blockchain, Ark2 Labs
Certified Environmental Scientist and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Founder of All Edge Entertainment, with a track record of broadcast-quality content across extreme sports, music, and conservation. Douglas leads innovation strategy and the technical infrastructure for marine genomic data management at Ark2 Labs.
Our Values
The principles that guide every decision.
Transparency
Every credit is verified, audited, and traceable.
Sustainability
Conservation is rewarded, not subsidized.
Equity
Access for communities, not just corporations.
Scientific Rigor
Data, verification, and measurable impact.