Jonas Monast's Bio and Research

Jonas Monast directs the climate and energy program at Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. Jonas’s work focuses on the interaction of energy policies at various levels of government, regulatory options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the intersection of financial markets and climate policy, and outreach to policymakers and stakeholders.  He served as an advisor to the Western Climate Initiative’s Market Oversight Task Group and coordinated the Nicholas Institute’s Carbon Market Initiative. Prior to joining Duke, Jonas worked as an attorney in the Corporate Social Responsibility Practice at Foley Hoag LLP where he advised clients on emerging legal and reputational risks regarding social, environmental, and ethical issues. Jonas also served as a congressional fellow for the late Senator Paul Wellstone and as legislative counsel for the Center for Responsible Lending. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University and his bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University.