Monica Moon

Monica is dedicated to developing open-source geospatial solutions to monitor land degradation and support decision-making for natural climate solutions. Monica’s groundbreaking work to map irrecoverable carbon identified critical areas for protection to mitigate climate impacts by 2050. This work is instrumental in creating a sustainable future for our planet. Before joining Conservation International, Monica focused on water quality issues in the midwestern United States and served as an environmental Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia. Her conservation journey began when managing a participatory forest management project, partnering with Indigenous peoples and local communities outside the Kasanka and Lavushi Manda National Parks in Zambia. Her diverse experiences continue to inform her current work, driving impactful change for our planet’s future.