
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