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About Us
Project Biodiversity is a Cabo Verdean organisation committed to conserving and restoring the island’s unique ecosystems.
Based on the island of Sal, the project implements a variety of environmental programmes that achieve ambitious conservation goals and support sustainable economic growth for the community.
Our Vision: a world in which humans and nature can thrive together; where communities practice sustainable use and management of natural resources and are committed to protecting them - ultimately giving back in return.
Our mission: to implement conservation programs that promote a sustainable growth model, protecting Cabo Verde's natural ecosystems and paving the way for a more vibrant community - one that is both environmentally conscious and economically strong.
Meet the Team
Albert Taxonera
Executive Director
Olavo da Luz
Project Manager
Janice Pinheiro
Finances & HR Director
Anice Lopes
Sustainable Fisheries Programme, Coordinator
Nelson Lopes
Community Development Programme, Coordinator
Rosineida Lima
Education and Community Development Programme, Coordinator
Kirsten Fairweather
Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Scientific Coordinator
Artur Lopes
Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Project Coordinator
Débora Newlands
International Volunteering Programme Coordinator, Social Media Manager
Lena Matsuda
Tourism, Outreach & Marketing Programme, Coordinator
Elton da Cruz
Tourism, Outreach & Marketing Programme, Assistant
Berta Renom
Marine Monitoring Programme, Coordinator
Denis Adriano
Marine Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
Nicolau Araújo
Marine Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
Maldini dos Santos
Seabird Monitoring Programme, Coordinator
Ezequiel Canifa
Seabird Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
Vânia Tavares
Terrestrial Monitoring Programme, Coordinator
António Monteiro
Terrestrial Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
Our Values
João Lima
Terrestrial Monitoring Programme, Field Techinician
Environmental ethics: a commitment to the protection of nature for both the ecological and economic value it provides.
Commitment to Community: to engage and encourage people to develop a personal dedication to environmental protection as an individual choice.
Environmental Responsibility: a dedication to raising local and international awareness about the importance of conservation and environmental stewardship.
Ethical Volunteerism: to enhance solidarity through service, and to promote volunteering as a tool to raise awareness and inspire cultural exchange among both local and international communities.
Economic Opportunity: to support and build community capacity to realize the health, economic, and personal benefits of environmental protection.
Sustainability: To instill responsible decision-making that will secure an enduring balance between ecological resilience and economic prosperity.
