THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE

Our people

Our multidisciplinary team brings together environmental consultants, agricultural specialists, ecologists, conservation scientists and project managers with a commitment to sustainable development. Their expertise spans climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, horticulture, farming, environmental assessment and renewable energy. Working from offices around the world, our specialists support clients through project planning, policy development, design, regulatory approvals and implementation. They combine knowledge with experience in environmental monitoring, risk management and cost control. Together, these skills help clients make informed decisions and develop practical solutions for the environment, agriculture and responsible development.

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Meet our specialists.

From project planning to delivery, our specialists bring complementary skills and perspectives to every assignment.

Johan West

Johan West

Founder: Climate Change Mitigation Specialist, Environmentalist, Horticulturist. Landscape Designer, Botanist, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration Specialist, UNESCO Consultant, International Project Funding, Business Development & Project Management.

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Charl Palm

Charl Palm

Agriculture & Farming in Africa Consultant, Table Grape and Tropical Fruit Specialist, Environmental Investment Fund Specialist, Business Development and Renewable Energy Projects.

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Alex Pelser

Alex Pelser

Australia Office: MBA, University of Sydney. Environmental Law, Planning, Survey, Civil Engineering and Drone Aviation Specialist.

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Bertus van Schalkwyk

Bertus van Schalkwyk

High Tech Environmental Systems, IOT integration, Farm Pack house Solutions and Green Building Construction.

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Ben de Villiers

Ben de Villiers

Agronomist and Technical Advisor. Pome Fruit Specialist. Agricultural Consultant: Africa and Middle East.

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Shannon Eyssen

Shannon Eyssen

Agricultural Audits, GlobalGAP, Tesco’s Nature’s Choice, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) & ISO900

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Anthony Emery

Anthony Emery

Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Ecologist, Protected Areas, Environmental Auditing and Monitoring, Wetland Delineation and Assessment, Environmental Policy & Conservation Issues.

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Werner Stears

Werner Stears

Agricultural, Commercial, Residential Property and Infrastructure Development Project Manager. Construction Quantity Surveyor in Africa. Time and Cost Management of Turnkey Projects from conception to handover.

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Moha Haddouch

Moha Haddouch

North Africa Office: Rural & Territorial Development, Sustainable Development Models Expert. Circular Economy Harnessing & Value Chain Application (Biodiversity Conservation, Inclusive Growth & Eco System Economics). Eco Branding, Water Management, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Waste Management & Land Restoration.

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Dr. Joseph Okori

Dr. Joseph Okori

Dr Joseph Okori is a wildlife veterinarian and senior conservation specialist with over 30 years’ African experience in biodiversity conservation, rhino protection, wildlife forensics, anti-poaching strategy, environmental governance, transboundary conservation, tourism safeguards and community-based natural resource management and institutional capacity building.

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Dr. Michael Brown

Dr. Michael Brown

Dr Michael Brown is a PhD biodiversity and conservation scientist, bringing specialist expertise in marine research, scientific diving, climate policy, blue carbon, agricultural data governance, environmental strategy, monitoring and evaluation, and technical reporting across Africa.

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Albert Ackhurst

Albert Ackhurst

Nature based solutions, complex biodiversity and climate action programmes and ecological infrastructure. Conservationist, Botanist, Soil Carbon science and biodiversity economy. Human capital development, citizen’s science and the creation of green-collar jobs.

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