Todd Lemons is a pioneer in conservation finance with over three decades of leadership. As Co-Founder of InfiniteEARTH, he led the creation of the Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve—credited with avoiding 119 million tonnes of CO₂ and recognized as a catalyst for the modern voluntary carbon market. Rimba Raya was the first REDD+ project validated under the Verified Carbon Standard, the first to achieve Triple Gold certification under the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards, and one of only 14 projects worldwide recognized by the UN for meeting all 17 SDGs.

Todd has since structured landmark carbon transactions, developed pioneering forest and peatland methodologies, and advanced blockchain platforms for credit issuance and trade. Through initiatives like MarVivo’s blue carbon mangrove reserves, he has transformed ecological assets into sustainable revenue streams. At Ark2 Labs, his vision guides the ODISEA Expedition, integrating science, finance, and innovation to safeguard marine biodiversity of global importance.