For over 25 years, Monica has worked with leaders in government, business, philanthropy, and advocacy on accelerating climate action with a focus on Latin America, Europe and the U.S. She worked as a strategist of several initiatives, boards, and international campaigns. She is a Director of the Natural Resources Governance... Read more
For over 25 years, Monica has worked with leaders in government, business, philanthropy, and advocacy on accelerating climate action with a focus on Latin America, Europe and the U.S. She worked as a strategist of several initiatives, boards, and international campaigns. She is a Director of the Natural Resources Governance Institute (NRGI)’s Governing Board, and a member of Advisory Board at the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
She is a member of Drive Electric’s Steering Committee composed of key strategic philanthropies. She helped develop Costa Rica’s national decarbonization plan, was a Special Adviser to the High-Level Champion for Climate Action at COP26. Her TED talks on climate solutions have over five million views.Before Monica was Distinguished Fellow at ClimateWorks Foundation. For her work on electrification, she was included in the list of “BBC 100 Women” in 2021.
Most recently, Monica was the Executive Director of the European Climate Foundation’s (ECF) international programs and a member of the organization’s Executive Management Team. She oversaw work and grant-making on trade, diplomacy, decarbonization plans, and global climate politics in that capacity. Previously, Monica worked at the Ministry of Foreign Trade in Costa Rica, Climate Change Capital, the UN negotiations and E3G. In Costa Rica she co-founded Costa Rica Limpia, a citizen group, which successfully advocated for a national fossil-free plan 2018-2050.
She obtained at Masters in Economic Policy at the National University in Costa Rica and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Management from Yale University.
You can book Monica Araya through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Monica's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Monica Araya's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Monica tailored to your event.
Monica Araya speaks on Cities, Climate, Economics, Future & Technology, Smart Cities. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Monica to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Monica Araya for events worldwide, subject to Monica's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Monica Araya is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Monica can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Monica Araya on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Monica can offer.
Monica Araya delivers keynotes in English, Spanish. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Monica Araya's areas of expertise include Cities, Climate, Economics, Future & Technology, Smart Cities. To get a clear sense of Monica's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Monica Araya can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities, Climate, Economics, Future & Technology, Smart Cities is relevant. Details of Monica's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Monica Araya is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Monica Araya, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Monica's current availability for your dates.