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
Kevin Neves
Communications,
Content Creator
Alcides Semedo
Education and Community Development Programme, Coordinator
Tracy Apolinário
Behaviour Change Coordinator
Kirsten Fairweather
Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Scientific Coordinator
Artur Lopes
Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Project Coordinator
Débora Newlands
International Volunteering Programme, Coordinator
Lena Matsuda
Sustainable Tourism & Fundraising Programme, Coordinator
Elton da Cruz
Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Team Leader
Sustainable Tourism & Fundraising, Assistant
Lenine Évora
Sustainable Tourism & Fundraising, Assistant
Berta Renom
Marine Monitoring Programme, Coordinator
Denis Adriano
Marine Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
Nivaldo Ramos
Marine Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
Dorivaldo Évora
Sea Turtle Conservation &
Marine Monitoring Programme, Drone Technician
Vânia Tavares
Terrestrial Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
António Monteiro
Terrestrial Monitoring Programme, Field Technician
Our Values
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.
Raquelinda Rocha
Administrative Assistant
Anice Lopes
Sustainable Fisheries Programme, Coordinator
Vice Gomes
Marine Monitoring & Seabird Monitoring Programme, Technician , Skipper
Maldini dos Santos
Seabird Monitoring Programme, Coordinator
Ezequiel Canifa
Sea Turtle Conservation & Seabird Monitoring Programme,
Field Technician
Valeria Cardoso
Sustainable Fisheries Programme, Technician
João Lima
Terrestrial Monitoring Programme, Field Techinician