Blockchain Becomes a Driving Force for Transformative Progress Toward Global SDGs: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Forum

The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA) wrapped up its 2025 Blockchain Impact Forum in Copenhagen last week, further establishing blockchain technology as a key driver for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organized in partnership with the UNDP Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab), the two-day gathering brought together more than 300 attendees from over 30 nations—including policymakers, tech experts, and impact advocates—to present pioneering blockchain initiatives tackling global issues

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A major highlight of the event was the BGAwards, which included the SDG Blockchain Accelerator Showcase. This segment featured projects utilizing distributed ledger technology to advance financial inclusion, sustainability, and digital trust. The showcased efforts ranged from international payment platforms to tools for enhancing supply-chain transparency, highlighting blockchain’s capacity to create tangible, positive outcomes.

"Blockchain represents more than just a technological advancement—it serves as a driving force for systemic transformation," remarked Helen Liu, BGA co-founder and Bybit co-CEO, at the forum .

The forum’s conclusions reflect a wider movement toward integrating blockchain in sustainable finance, a topic also emphasized at COP30. As global leaders convene to shape the future of climate initiatives, technologies such as AI, big data, and blockchain are becoming essential for ensuring openness and responsibility. For example,

and trace supply-chain origins is gaining momentum, with platforms now offering instant verification of emissions and deforestation data. This trend matches the increasing focus on data-backed sustainability indicators, as demonstrated by SAP’s Green Ledger and similar tools that link environmental results to financial performance .

These concepts are already being put into practice. The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) recently announced that the entire USD750 million raised through a sustainability sukuk has been directed toward SDG-aligned projects, such as renewable energy, water resource management, and MSME support.

verified that these allocations adhere to the bank’s sustainability guidelines, further demonstrating blockchain’s value in maintaining transparency and accountability in green finance.

Although the BGA forum emphasized social impact, blockchain’s uses in finance are also accelerating

. The launch of the XRPC ETF, which provides direct access to , achieved a record-breaking $58 million in trading volume on its first day, reflecting strong investor interest in blockchain-driven assets. These advancements underscore the technology’s dual promise: supporting sustainable growth and introducing innovative financial products .

As the world faces challenges related to climate change and social equity, the intersection of blockchain innovation and institutional partnerships—such as the BGA-UNDP collaboration—provides a model for scalable and transparent solutions. With

, incorporating blockchain into sustainable finance could be crucial for bridging the investment gap needed to achieve the SDGs.