GREEN TOKENOMICS: INSTRUMEN INSENTIF DIGITAL BERBASIS EKONOMI HIJAU UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI PEMUDA MENUJU SDGS 4 DAN 8

Abstract

Young people are often perceived as passive in environmental issues, despite their significant
potential as agents of change. In Indonesia, the high cost of education and limited digital
financial literacy recorded at only 65.43% (OJK, 2024)—remain major barriers to youth
development. This paper introduces the concept of Green Tokenomics, a digital incentive system
that rewards sustainable actions such as recycling, using public transportation, and
participating in environmental programs with tokens. Unlike conventional digital money, these
tokens are restricted to educational purposes, including tuition fee payments, online courses,
certifications, and seed funding for sustainable small businesses. This study employs a
systematic literature review by integrating theories of circular economy, behavioral economics,
and green economy, along with secondary data from BPS, OJK, and international academic
publications. The findings indicate that Green Tokenomics can serve as a dual mechanism:
encouraging pro-environmental behavior while simultaneously expanding access to education
for young people. The concept directly addresses national challenges, particularly the
increasing plastic waste problem and unequal access to higher education in Indonesia. With its
novelty of linking green incentives directly to educational financing, this idea has the potential
to become a pioneering model in integrating education and sustainable economy in Indonesia.

Keywords: Green Tokenomics, Digital Economy, Youth, SDGs