Speaker

About the speaker: 

Dr. Clyde Hutchinson is a Senior Technology Specialist at the ADB–Korea Climate Technology Hub, where he connects the climate technology needs of developing member countries with leading solution providers. With an academic background spanning Tokyo, Imperial College, and Cambridge, he has worked across five continents supporting innovation, investment, and technology scaling. His expertise spans sustainable development, blue economy, digital transition, transportation, energy, and food systems.

Company info:

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

Presentation:

Blue carbon is getting smarter.

What once relied on rough estimates can now be tracked with precision. Satellites and AI map mangroves and marine protected areas from space. Drones scan biomass in minutes. Environmental DNA reveals hidden species. Acoustic sensors listen to ecosystem recovery. Digital MRV platforms turn all this data into trusted, investable outcomes.

This session will provide a snapshot of the tools transforming blue carbon from a niche offset into a transparent, measurable nature asset. As technology makes coastal ecosystems visible in new ways, the blue economy can move beyond promises and toward proof.