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.