The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) is an international non-profit institute advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and emerging digital technologies to support sustainable development and policy implementation
Founded during UNFCCC COP23 in 2017 as the Blockchain & Climate Institute, the Digital Technology Institute for Development works at the intersection of digital technology, public policy, international standards, and sustainable development.
DTID works with governments, international organisations, standards bodies, and technical partners to support responsible digital technology through research, policy development, institutional capacity building, and practical implementation.
We deploy rigorous policy analysis and technical expertise across five essential pillars to accelerate global transition and adaptation pathways.
Advancing transparent and verifiable climate finance through AI-driven analytics, blockchain-enabled tokenisation, and emerging digital technologies supporting mitigation, adaptation, and microfinance mechanisms
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Driving legal and regulatory research and contributing to ISO standards development to support the responsible deployment of AI, blockchain, and digital technologies in climate action.
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Delivering training and technical support to governments, NGOs, industry associations, and international bodies to enable standards-aligned, technology-enabled climate policy design and implementation.
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Applying AI-based predictive modelling, blockchain-secured data systems, and digital infrastructure to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation planning.
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Supporting just and verifiable transition pathways by integrating AI, distributed ledger technologies, and digital monitoring systems with real-world energy, carbon, and environmental performance frameworks.
Learn More →Technology and development projects delivered with governments, international organisations, and technical partners.
See Projects →DTID assesses the feasibility of an international ISO standard for the responsible deployment of AI — examining interoperability, transparency, cybersecurity, and ethics.
Read More → — StandICT.eu: Feasibility Assessment for an ISO Standard on Artificial IntelligenceGuidance on responsible digital asset ecosystems covering digital identity, EBSI Verifiable Credentials, eIDAS2, and MiCA.
Read More → — BlockStand: Digital Asset Management on Distributed Ledger TechnologiesEU-funded implementation guidance for transparent, trusted smart contract applications supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Read More → — SeeBlocks.eu: Smart Contracts for the SDGs and ISO PAS 24874A blockchain-enabled framework for transparent capital allocation in the UK real estate sector, selected as a finalist in the G20 TechSprint global competition.
Read More → — G20 TechSprint Finalist: Performance-Linked Financial InstrumentsContribute to applied research, policy development, international standards, and technology implementation through DTID's fellowship and volunteer programmes.
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