SEE Institute, the hub for sustainability education, research, and business incubation located in The Sustainable City in Dubai, UAE has partnered with the Cardano Foundation to integrate blockchain technology into its global sustainability efforts.

As per the announcement, the partnership aims to support the advancement of sustainable solutions through blockchain-powered initiatives in the key sectors of food, energy, water, products, mobility, and waste. Through this partnership, SEE Institute and Cardano are positioning blockchain as a key enabler of sustainable development, driving innovation and global adoption in key sustainability sectors.

It will see the duo introduction of a Professional Diploma in Sustainable Blockchain – a first-of-its-kind program that combines SEE Institute’s expertise in sustainability with Cardano’s cutting-edge blockchain knowledge. This six-module course will equip professionals to utilize blockchain innovations to tackle global sustainability challenges.

The parties will also benefit from The Sustainable City’s Living Lab, a research hub for developing projects that explore blockchain’s potential in sustainability sectors.

“Blockchain technology is transforming transparency and traceability within the sustainability sector. By integrating blockchain into projects and initiatives, we create accurate, verifiable records of sustainability data and enable real-time tracking of goods and materials throughout supply chains,” said SEE Institute’s Founder & Chairman Engineer Faris Saeed after signing the deal with Cardano Foundation’s CEO, Frederik Gregaard.

“This decentralized approach builds trust, enhances data accuracy, and empowers scalable, data-driven solutions to address critical challenges in food, energy, water, products, mobility, and waste—ultimately supporting global net zero emissions targets,” stated Saeed.

“That goal includes working across all stakeholders in society to achieve blockchain literacy, from individuals to enterprise. Our partnership with SEE Institute—a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest public companies in the world – highlights both the appetite for blockchain education as well as the growing reach of the Cardano Foundation and its mission,” he stated.

In September 2024, Cardano partnered with The Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC) to advance blockchain education and technology adoption across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.