Advancing Sustainable Development through Digital Technology
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.
About DTID
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.
Impact at a Glance
Areas of Focus
We deploy rigorous policy analysis and technical expertise across five essential pillars to accelerate global transition and adaptation pathways.
Capital and Markets Innovation
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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Digital Regulation and Standards Development
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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Institutional Capacity Building
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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Resilience and Adaptation Engineering
Applying AI-based predictive modelling, blockchain-secured data systems, and digital infrastructure to strengthen climate resilience and adaptation planning.
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Technology Integration & Transition Pathways
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.
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Technology and development projects delivered with governments, international organisations, and technical partners.
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DTID at COP31: Digital Innovation for Climate Action
Discover DTID’s participation at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9–20 November 2026. Explore our programme of events, sessions, and discussions focused on climate resilience, digital infrastructure, regenerative finance, and the role of emerging technologies in advancing ambitious, inclusive, and effective climate action. Learn how digital tools, innovative financing models, and cross-sector collaboration can support communities, strengthen adaptation efforts, accelerate the transition to a sustainable future, and help translate global climate commitments into practical solutions. Discover the COP31 Event
StandICT.eu: Feasibility Assessment for an ISO Standard on Artificial Intelligence
DTID assesses the feasibility of an international ISO standard for the responsible deployment of AI — examining interoperability, transparency, cybersecurity, and ethics.
BlockStand: Digital Asset Management on Distributed Ledger Technologies
Guidance on responsible digital asset ecosystems covering digital identity, EBSI Verifiable Credentials, eIDAS2, and MiCA.
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Contribute to applied research, policy development, international standards, and technology implementation through DTID's fellowship and volunteer programmes.
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Connect with DTID to discuss research, institutional partnerships, technical cooperation, or programme development.
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