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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.

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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

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Albert Taxonera

Executive Director

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Olavo da Luz

Project Manager

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Janice Pinheiro

Finances & HR Director

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Kevin Neves

Communications,

Content Creator

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Alcides Semedo

Education and Community Development Programme, Coordinator

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Tracy Apolinário

Behaviour Change Coordinator 

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Kirsten Fairweather

Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, Scientific Coordinator

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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

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Lenine Évora

Sustainable Tourism & Fundraising, Assistant

Berta Renom

Marine Monitoring Programme, Coordinator

Denis Adriano

Marine Monitoring Programme, Field Technician

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Nivaldo Ramos

Marine Monitoring Programme, Field Technician

Silver Drone

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

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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.

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Raquelinda Rocha

Administrative Assistant

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Anice Lopes

Sustainable Fisheries Programme, Coordinator

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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

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Valeria Cardoso

Sustainable Fisheries Programme, Technician

João Lima

Terrestrial Monitoring Programme, Field Techinician

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Annual Reports

Each year we share the scientific and community results of our Marine Turtle Protection programme with our partners and supporters. Click the link below to read our latest. 

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