Haris Iskandar

Haris Iskandar has extensive experience in the field of sustainability and climate change. Currently, they hold the position of Chief of Sustainability and Climate Change at Jejak.in, where they provide advice and guidance on various environmental initiatives. This includes the development and implementation of carbon calculation and accounting systems, tree and forest monitoring, as well as tree and carbon offset marketplaces.

Prior to their current role, Haris worked at Winrock International as a consultant, focusing on sustainable business model development and private sector engagement. Haris contributed to a project in Indonesia aimed at developing a business model for degraded peatland that supports livelihoods, reduces fire, slows land subsidence, and mitigates greenhouse gas emissions.

Haris also served as a Forest Carbon and Climate Change Specialist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) from 2010 to 2021. In this role, they managed communication between IFC, partners, contractors, and government units involved in climate change forestry. Haris played a crucial role in integrating IFC Performance Standards into plantation and forest carbon projects, as well as providing recommendations to governments on private sector participation in forest carbon projects.

Additionally, Haris has worked as an Environmental & Social Safeguards Specialist at Yayasan KEHATI, an Aerial Imagery Specialist at Winrock International, and a Research Assistant at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR). Their diverse experience includes managing aerial imagery activities, conducting forest carbon assessments, and contributing to research on environmental services and sustainable forest use.

Overall, Haris Iskandar has a comprehensive background in sustainability, climate change, and forestry, with a focus on implementing innovative solutions and driving positive environmental impact.

Haris Iskandar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Soil Science from IPB University, where they studied from 1994 to 1999. Prior to that, they attended SMPN 8 Yogyakarta, but no specific degree or field of study was provided for that period.