Transforming environmental challenges into viable business solutions

 

Our Axes of Action

The human footprint is global in scope, universal across ecosystems and often times unsustainable at local scales. The lack of resources is not always the problem; rather, we need to better manage the resources we already have. Sharing and communicating solutions are key to progress. Because solutions that work in one place can often work in another location. Alma will contribute to management frameworks that are far more likely to succeed in the long run embracing and empowering local communities, aiming at leaving no-one behind.

  • Training & Education

    Develop knowledge, skills and competencies that are necessary for good environmental practice.

  • Organisation & Management

    Strengthen the structures, processes and systems for successful implementation.

  • Network & Linkages

    Building the foundations for a community of practice for knowledge transfer & exchange.

Project In Focus

“The first community-led seagrass conservation and restoration project in West Africa”

Ba Nyamo Tanko aims to restore 7 ha of seagrass meadows in The Gambia. The project focuses on two pillars in order to achieve its key objectives, capacity building and community involvement, to ensure that it achieves its maximum success and impact for both the environment and the people.

 

 Meet the Team

  • Dr Alex Kent

    OUR CHARITY HEAD

    Alex manages the finances and coordinates Alma’s projects. Despite operating mainly behind the scenes, Alex also contributes to delivering our project objectives. As part of Alma’s founders, Alex wanted to apply the knowledge skills gained over 15 years in academia to the benefit of communities.

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  • Dr Maria Potouroglou

    OUR PROJECT DEVELOPER

    Maria brings a breadth of knowledge on marine ecosystems and experience with engaging with stakeholders in academia, policy and the private sector. With a proven track record of leadership and driving change, she works with communities to improve their lives and protect their environment.

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  • Sam Fletcher

    OUR BUSINESS MIND

    Sam offers constructive challenge and strategic guidance to the board of Trustees. Having started his own businesses and successfully grown them into self-sufficient organisations, he is now able to apply his first-hand experience and knowledge to Alma to help achieve our objectives.

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  • Patricia Arenas González

    OUR TECHNICAL LEAD

    Patricia brings a rich expertise in diverse data analysis and ecosystem restoration techniques. Having conducted research in the Chilean Patagonia and Mexico, Patricia will advance the concept of seagrass restoration by applying GIS and remote sensing tools.

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