Technology
Architect taps blockchain to tackle climate change
Monday January 16 2023
To track the tree, Mambo Heritage uses geographic information system (GIS) maps with the coordinates of a particular seedling. PHOTO | POOL
Balmoi Abe watched for decades as climate change moved from a concept discussed in high-level conservation meetings to a devastating reality closer home.
He knew he had to do something, and fast. And so the architect who has practised the trade for 16 years decided to take time off and travel across Africa to study the degradation of the environment and the restoration efforts that could be implemented.
In 2020 he came back with a solution- smart contracts, the blockchain-backed technology which he today champions to incentivise individuals and organisations to put more land under tree cover.
READ: Legal hurdles in Blockchain and digital finance systems
The self-taught blockchain technology expert founded Mambo Heritage to act as a nexus between urban conflict, climate change and innovation.
“Our mission is to use smart contract technology to…
