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Academic Background: Degree in Biology – Faunistic Resources and Environment (University of Lisbon, Portugal).
Managing Director | Specialist in E&S Project Management and Resettlement With over 30 years of experience, Tiago leads the company’s strategy and has deep expertise in managing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) in compliance with international standards. His career spans key sectors such as mining, hydrocarbons, energy, and infrastructure, ensuring effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams and the delivery of complex projects.
Academic Background: PhD in Environmental & Geographical Science (University of Cape Town, South Africa); Master in Environment, specialising in Conservation, Restoration and Landscape Management (University of Melbourne, Australia).
Senior Environmental & Social Consultant/ Natural Resource Management Specialist Senior consultant with over 20 years of experience in environmental and social consulting, particularly impact assessments, specialist studies, and resettlement processes for a variety of industries and in accordance with international standards. Her complementary area of expertise focuses on the critical and interdisciplinary analysis of environmental management and the marginalisation of communities dependent on natural resources, with special emphasis on protected areas, forests, and land.
Academic Background: Master’s in EIA & Environmental Management (ISUTC, Mozambique) • Degree in Biology – Terrestrial Faunistic Resources (University of Lisbon, Portugal).
Project Manager | Specialist in Environmental Impact Assessment Biologist with 25 years of experience, 20 of which as a Project Manager.
Specialised in coordinating Environmental and Social Impact Assessments for mega-projects in oil and gas, energy, mining, and infrastructure in Mozambique, Angola, and Portugal. Extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, quality control, and serving as the main point of contact for international and national clients.
Academic Background: Master of Development Studies in Human Rights and Gender (MSc: University of Melbourne, Australia) Master of International Politics (MSc: SOAS, University of London, UK) Bachelor of Social Science Honours (BSocSc-Hons: University of Cape Town).
Head of Social Division | Senior Specialist in Socioeconomic Development and Human Rights Socioeconomist with 25 years of experience in the Southern African region. Specialist in project cycle management, international standards, social and human rights impact assessments, resettlement, and livelihoods.
With a background in international development cooperation, he manages and oversees all aspects associated with social analytics, policy and institutional assessments, social development, gender, human rights, vulnerability and resilience, ensuring that projects align with international benchmarks and principles of social justice and community empowerment.
Academic Background: Law Degree (Escola Superior de Economia e Gestão, Mozambique).
Specialist in Legal Aspects and Resettlement Lawyer with 17 years of experience, specialising in labour, tax, commercial, resettlement, and immigration law in Mozambique.
Member of the Mozambican Bar Association, Miguel possesses solid expertise in community rights and the management of Land Use Rights (DUAT) acquisition processes, providing crucial legal support for the implementation of resettlement plans and regulatory compliance.
Solis works with a network of associated specialists, with whom it maintains a long-standing professional relationship and a proven track record of success in national and regional projects. These professionals, experienced in social, environmental, legal, and technical fields, possess a deep understanding of the requirements of international lenders and globally recognised best practices. They are mobilised according to the nature and complexity of each project, ensuring flexibility, responsiveness, and access to advanced skills whenever necessary.
Academic Background: PhD in Environmental Sciences (University of Virginia, USA) MSc in Management and Conservation of Forests and Biodiversity (CATIE, Costa Rica) BSc in Forest Engineering (Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique).
Restoration Ecologist and Specialist in Forest Biodiversity Professor with over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy. Specialist in forest and fire ecology, ecological restoration, and carbon dynamics.
Coordinates national biodiversity strategies and international programmes, offering high-level specialised expertise in baseline studies, management plans, and vegetation and habitat impact assessments for the mining, forestry and energy sectors.
Academic Background: PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) • MSc in Resource Conservation Biology (University of the Witwatersrand) and BSc in Veterinary Medicine (Eduardo Mondlane University)
Wildlife Ecologist and Conservation Specialist
Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Forest Engineering at UEM.
Associate Professor at Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique. Holds a PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, with more than 20 years of experience in wildlife management, conservation biology, and protected area management. Specialist in fauna studies for Environmental Impact Assessments and consultant for national and international agencies on environmental conservation issues.
Fil. Lic. in Archaeology (Uppsala University, Sweden) B.A. in History (Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique) Diploma in African Archaeology (Brussels University, Belgium).
Senior Archaeologist and Specialist in Cultural Heritage
Archaeologist with 44 years of experience in research, teaching, and cultural heritage management in Mozambique.
Specialist in underwater and terrestrial archaeology, and a UNESCO expert in underwater cultural heritage. Provides specialised services for cultural and archaeological heritage studies in EIAs for large infrastructure, energy, and hydrocarbon projects.
Academic Background: PhD and 'Agregação' (Habilitation) in Biology (University of Lisbon, Portugal) Licentiate in Biology (University of Lisbon, Portugal).
Associate Professor and Specialist in Coastal Marine Ecology
Holds a PhD in Biology, is an Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon, and Editor-in-Chief of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science.
With over 100 publications, his research focuses on tropical coastal ecology, marine connectivity, and conservation. Offers international-level expertise in marine biodiversity studies, critical habitats, and ecological assessments for coastal projects.
Academic Background: Master’s Degree in Social Policy and Management (University of Cape Town, South Africa) Honours Degree in Social Policy and Management (University of Cape Town).
Project Manager | Senior Social Development and Resettlement Specialist
Rafael Noronha is a social development specialist with over 15 years of experience in Southern Africa, with expertise in Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, livelihood restoration, and stakeholder engagement.
He has led resettlement and social development projects across the mining, energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors in Mozambique and the region, ensuring compliance with national legislation and international standards.
Academic Background: PhD in Zoology (University of Pretoria, South Africa); MSc in Zoology (University of Cape Town, South Africa); BSc in Biology (Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique).