Financial inclusion for refugees in Africa | Uganda Project Description: Uganda is the 3rd largest refugee-hosting nation in the world. According to UNHCR, Uganda hosts the largest refugee population in Africa and has been on an upward trajectory since 2018. One of...
Blockchain for Sustainability Projects | Banking and Financial Services
Projects using blockchain technology to create positive sustainability impact.
Financial inclusion through blockchain | Zimbabwe
Financial inclusion through blockchain | Zimbabwe Project Description: Due to various sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, the citizens are left with very limited sources of finance in the country. These sanctions have also made the legacy economic system unreliable. This...
Tokenizing plastic credits on Blockchain | Global
Tokenizing plastic credits on Blockchain | Global Sustainability Issues: According to National Geographic, 50% of all the plastic ever manufactured, has been made in the last 15 years. More so, nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been...
Carbon-linked revolving credit line | China
Carbon-linked revolving credit line | China Sustainability Theme: This project can positively impact SDG #13 (Climate Action), SDG #7 (affordable and clean energy), and SDG #15 (Life on Land), which together can help create a significant positive environmental impact....
Measuring and offsetting carbon footprint of data centers | Singapore
Measuring and offsetting carbon footprint of data centers | Singapore Sustainability Issues: SDG #13 (Climate Action), aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Under this goal, UN plans to promote mechanisms for raising...
Incentivizing investments in green bonds | Global
Incentivizing investments in green bonds | Global Sustainability Issues: This project aims at improving green finance. Achieving the United Nations’ sustainable development goals will take $5tn-$6tn a year. So far, the green bond market is providing only around $500bn...
Blockchain-Based Carbon Credit Exchange | Africa
Blockchain-Based Carbon Credit Exchange | Africa Sustainability Issues: While the shipping industry facilitates 80% of global trade, it also accounts for about 2.2% of global GHG emissions, according to the U.N. international maritime organization. SDG #13 (Climate...
Blockchain-based ClimateTrade admitted to EEX mandatory carbon market | Europe
Blockchain-based ClimateTrade admitted to EEX mandatory carbon market | Europe Sustainability Issues: SDG #13 (Climate Action), Carbon emissions Stakeholders Involved: ClimateTrade, European Energy Exchange (EEX) Solution: Carbon marketplace CarbonTrade has been...
AirCarbon Exchange plans regulated carbon exchange within Abu Dhabi Global Market | UAE
AirCarbon Exchange plans regulated carbon exchange within Abu Dhabi Global Market | UAE Sustainability Issues: SDG #13 (Climate Action), Carbon emissions Stakeholders Involved: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), AirCarbon Exchange (ACX), Polygon Technology Solution: ADGM...
Card reader made from recycled ocean plastic | Sweden and UK
Card reader made from recycled ocean plastic | Sweden and UK Project Description: Plastic is a harmful material we use in our day-to-day life. If not managed properly, plastic can end up in the oceans where it converts itself into microplastics, which are harmful to...