Defending Cabo Verde's Coastal Heritage
Welcome to ADAD
At ADAD (Association for the Defense of the Environment and Development), we are dedicated to protecting and restoring Cabo Verde’s unique coastal ecosystems. From our beaches and mangroves to coral reefs and fisheries, we work alongside local communities, scientists, and international partners to promote sustainable development and environmental education.
We Act for the Future
Our
Vision
A strong and attractive organization at the forefront of reflection and action, committed to reconciling environment and development through inclusive strategies, and fostering the trust of local, national and international stakeholders, in order to build resilience and contribute to the global effort for sustainability.
Our
Mission
The promotion of a healthy environment and the awareness of populations to environmental problems both in land and maritime space, as well as the realization of actions aimed at contributing to the development of the country, in particular with regard to combating poverty, desertification and social exclusion
Our Ongoing Projects
We work with communities, NGOs and community associations, state institutions (INGT, DNA, DGASP, DGPOG, DGRM ….), Private sector (Hotels, companies …), Parliamentarians, and Network of Journalists for the Environment, Embassies, schools (primary and secondary) and Universities
PRISE (2018- 2022)
Reducing the Impacts of Infrastructure on Coastal Ecosystems
FITI (2018 – (on going))
Sustainable fisheries need transparency !
ResilienSEA (2021-2022)
Reinforces knowledge about seagrass meadows in africa
ByCatch (2022)
Minimize by-catches of seabirds and sea turtles in industrial fishing fleets
Small Pelagics (2022)
Sustainable management of small pelagics and critical sites
Captain FanPlastic
Environmental Literacy Program
Our Partners & Sponsors
