ecosphere was founded in 2001 and is currently based at Parque das Nações, Lisbon, one of the most innovative cosmopolitan centres of Portugal’s capital. ecosphere also has an office in Luanda, Angola and has a younger sister company in Guinea Bissau ecosphere-GB. Our team is formed by a core of permanent consultants and several associate consultants. In addition, ecosphere works closely with other specialized consultancy companies (in Portugal, the EU, and other countries throughout the world) as well as with academic research departments, and develops synergies with non-governmental organizations worldwide. ecosphere stands out from other environment and development consultancy companies due to its integrated, multidisciplinary and cross-sectorial methodology of providing services and implementing projects. All the work developed, is subject to peer review in order to ensure that our clients benefit from the multidisciplinary knowledge of our team. ecosphere is also unique in its capacity to intervene as an intermediary agency between civil society, private companies, local governments and international bodies, in the implementation of environmental and development projects. This is the result of more than a decade of excellence and ethic that guide our work on pursuing our aim of promoting environmental protection and sustainable development. The quality of our work derives from our deep perception of our client's needs, as well as the context they belong to. In this sense, regular interaction and open and thorough discussions with our clients are extremely important. Ecosphere is also characterized by the performance of highly qualified staff with adequate academic and field experience.