BlockTree: Gamification of Real Reforestation Efforts
1Business Innovation, University of Applied Sciences Inholland, Netherlands
A Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for IBCOL 2023
Sustainable Development Goals
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Abstract
The "Block Tree" project is an innovative concept that merges virtual reality with real-world ecological impact, utilizing blockchain technology and digital twins. In this metaverse, users cultivate virtual forests, where each tree represents an actual tree planted in global reforestation efforts, employing digital twin technology for authenticity. The project offers a transparent system for tracking and rewarding environmental contributions, allowing individuals, corporations, and organizations to collaboratively tackle deforestation, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to carbon sequestration. It combines the gaming experience of "Sim City" and "Forge of Empires" with "Sandbox"-style blockchain functionality, creating an engaging and instructive digital ecosystem.
The Block Tree Reforestation Metaverse is designed to synergize technology, gaming, education, and environmental conservation. Its goal is to combat deforestation, boost biodiversity, and promote sustainable land management globally. By integrating blockchain, it enables users to plant virtual trees linked to real trees in reforestation projects, ensuring transparency and building trust. Furthermore, the metaverse educates users about environmental issues, fostering a community of environmentally conscious individuals, businesses, and groups.
The significance of this Metaverse is in its potential to drive a global environmental movement. It ingeniously uses entertainment and gamification to make a tangible ecological impact. Corporations can showcase their sustainability commitments and earn carbon credits. The Metaverse's impact includes increased carbon capture, ecosystem preservation, raising environmental awareness, and the development of a community dedicated to ecological stewardship. Ultimately, the Block Tree is a novel amalgamation of technology, education, and environmental responsibility, aiming to significantly contribute to the conservation of our planet.