Dr. Andreas Hutahaean

National Focal Point for Blue Economy of IORA & Principal Consultant of NEYEN Consulting SL

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Bio

Dr. Andreas Hutahaean is a distinguished Blue Carbon-Blue Economy expert and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in ocean governance, blue carbon initiatives, and sustainable blue economy development. Currently serving as Principal Consultant on Blue Carbon/Nature Based Solutions at NEYEN Consulting SL in Madrid, Spain and National Focal Point for Blue Economy of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), he drives the development of business strategies and carbon pricing frameworks, aligning with UNFCCC Paris Agreement and EU sustainability goals. His work includes advising governments and corporations on integrating Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems into climate policies and fostering market growth for Nature-Based Solutions (NbS).

With a Ph.D. in Marine Biogeochemistry from the University of Nagoya, Japan, and an M.Sc. in Marine Tropical Ecology from the University of Bremen, Germany, Dr. Hutahaean has secured over US$15 million grants from global institutions like the World Bank, EU, and GEF.

As Indonesia’s National Focal Point for Blue Economy of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), he shapes regional blue carbon strategies and represented Indonesia in global forums such as UNFCCC, G20, and ASEAN, advocating for sustainable ocean management.

Dr. Hutahaean pioneered the Indonesia Blue Carbon Initiative, developed innovative financing models for ecosystem services, and integrated blue carbon into national climate policies. His collaborations with CSIRO-Australia and Google-X on seagrass resilience and AI-driven carbon assessments have advanced global marine ecosystem research. Honored with the Outstanding Officer Award from the Government of Indonesia and grants from DFAT Australia, GIZ, and JICAJST, Dr. Hutahaean continues to lead transformative efforts in ocean health and climate adaptation through his expertise in NbS and sustainable development at NEYEN Consulting SL.