Laurence Monnoyer-Smith

Laurence Monnoyer-Smith

Director of Sustainable Development
CNES
Laurence Monnoyer-Smith is Chief sustainability officer at the French Space Agency CNES, in charge of CSR policies. She is a French academic and expert in Public participation, environmental communication and public policy. She has held various high-profile positions in the French administration, particularly in the field of sustainable development and digital transformation. Laurence Monnoyer-Smith was appointed Deputy Director of the National commission for public debate and Interministerial Delegate for Sustainable Development. As such, she has worked on France’s strategies for combating climate change and public participation arrangements. Before entering public service, she was a professor in communication sciences, focusing on media, technology, and their societal impact. Laurence Monnoyer-Smith has contributed significantly to the intersection of communication, digital innovation, and environmental policy.