Blockchain technology, with its transparency, security, and immutability, offers promising applications in environmental conservation. Blockchain Technology for Water and Environmental Systems illustrates how blockchain can contribute to more participatory and accountable environmental protection and provides an overview of blockchain fundamentals while also discussing key environmental challenges and the limitations of current methods. It explores how blockchain can enhance conservation efforts, from improving supply chain transparency to optimizing carbon credit systems and promoting community engagement.

• Includes case studies that highlight real-world applications, such as tracking sustainable sourcing, managing biodiversity data, and peer-to-peer energy trading.
• Addresses challenges such as scalability, energy consumption, and regulatory concerns.
• Emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and explores how blockchain can empower marginalized communities in conservation.