Decoding sustainability: a tempting bibliometric review of blockchain in climate action for emerging trends and future directions

Purpose In the volatile economic landscape, methods combining corporate acumen with environmental awareness need to be implemented. Adding contemporary technical breakthroughs, such as Blockchain, may increase long-term sustainability, accountability and stakeholder transparency. Blockchain’s decentralized nature and immutability have turned theoretical frameworks into practical applications, ethical implementations and large-scale solutions that enhance stakeholder confidence. This study aims to critically review the convergence of blockchain technology (BCT) and climate change by surveying the existing literature. The aim is to explore how BCT can help mitigate climate change issues and identify prospects for interdisciplinary collaboration and technological integration. Design/methodology/approach The WoS and Scopus databases were used with the search query “Blockchain” AND “Climate Change,” and 316 articles from 2017 to 2023 were retrieved. Trends, methodologies and distribution patterns were analyzed from these articles using the Biblioshiny application developed within the Bibliometric R package. Findings Analysis reveals huge promise of BCT to counter climate change; interesting interdisciplinary avenues for global cooperation were noted. The report further acknowledged a tremendous amount of research contribution by nations such as France, China, Spain and the UAE. Trends were further analyzed with regards to prolific authors, their affiliations and methodological strategies. New research opportunities and future trajectories are of promise. Research limitations/implications The results suggest improved collaboration and innovation potential by integrating BCT and climate change research. The study will provide insights to help investors, governments and researchers make informed decisions and develop methods for using BCT in climate action. Originality/value The first study to presents a groundbreaking bibliometric analysis of BCT’s impact on climate change. Merging a thorough literature review with innovative bibliometric techniques reveals fresh research clusters and promising opportunities for technological and interdisciplinary growth. Discover the potential today.