Monica Kobayashi

Monica Kobayashi currently serves as a Programme Management Officer for Agricultural Biodiversity and Inland Waters at UN Biodiversity, a position held since November 2022. Prior to this role, Monica worked as a sustainable development policy analyst at the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec from August 2021 to November 2022. Monica has extensive experience in biodiversity consulting with various organizations, including the FAO and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, focusing on agriculture, soil biodiversity, and sustainable development. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. candidacy in Landscape and Environment from Sapienza Università di Roma, a Master's degree in Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Management from Université de Montréal, and an MBA in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Global Strategy from HEC Montréal.