Lisa Johnston

Lisa Johnston is a Climate Development & Partnerships Director at Conservation International, leading a fundraising strategy for a $13M+ grant portfolio focused on nature-based climate solutions and Indigenous-led conservation since May 2022. Previously, Lisa served as Senior Manager for Corporate Climate Solutions, managing a corporate partnership with BHP across several countries and ensuring compliance while driving measurable climate impacts. At Lestari Capital, Lisa managed the Rimba Collective program, securing funding to protect over 500,000 hectares of tropical forest in Southeast Asia. Experience at the World Resources Institute included directing global initiatives and managing significant projects in forest restoration and sustainable land use in Indonesia. Lisa holds an MA in International Environmental Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a BA in Cultural Studies from Beloit College.