Chen & Li (2025): Blockchain-enabled Carbon Dioxide Removal: A Decentralized Framework for Transparent and Scalable Climate Mitigation
Zihan Chen and Jia Li, IN: European Journal of Sustainable Development, https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies are pivotal for achieving global climate targets, yet their scalability and operational efficiency remain constrained by fragmented data management, energy-intensive processes, and insufficient transparency in carbon accounting. This study explores the integration of consortium blockchain technology into CDR systems to tackle the barriers, emphasizing its potential to enhance environmental sustainability. A hybrid blockchain framework is proposed, combining decentralized governance with IoT-enabled monitoring to improve data integrity, automate carbon footprint verification, and optimize energy consumption across CDR operations.