Biography
Name : Joao Matos de Sousa
Academic Background: Joao possesses a BA in Biotechnology, a MA in Biotechnology Engineering and a post graduation in Engineering Policy and Management of Technology.
Professional Experience: In 2011, Joao joined a Geneva based professional fundraising company, designing the research strategy and managing the graphic content of the several websites. Prior to this post, he worked at LNEG, Lisbon in Environment, Energy and Biotechnology Projects developing strategies in climate change mitigation and bioenergy field.
Additional info: Married with one child.
Languages: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish
Computer Skills: Office Package, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Autocad and Zbrush.
Within UICN : Supporting the development of new proposals and work programme on Greening Industry, developing a research paper on marine biotechnologies and assist in internal and external communications and outreach materials from projects and products.
Speaking at
The Big Role of Small Capital Seed: A Case Study from Luxembourg BNCFF
Oct 09 2025 (15:30 - 16:30)
Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Inspiring stories of transformative collaboration to advance conservation and restoration of mangroves [event starts 13:30]
Oct 11 2025 (14:00 - 15:00)
Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Tailored Local Support - Empowering Small Island Developing States Community Driven Conservation
Oct 11 2025 (18:00 - 19:30)
Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Exploring nature-based solutions at the science-policy interface: Can mangroves be a climate saviour?
Oct 12 2025 (11:00 - 12:30)
Room: Conference Hall B: Session Room 11