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Joana Anastácio
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Marine sustainability · Blue economy

Making marine sustainability understandable and actionable.

Research, training and science communication for organisations working with the ocean. Evidence-based, accessible, in English or Portuguese.

Who I work with

  • Companies
  • Universities and educational programmes
  • Organisations and projects
Joana Anastácio speaking at a panel event

What I do

Three ways to bring marine science and sustainability into your organisation's decisions, teams and materials.

About me

I’m a marine biologist and sustainability professional with a background in Marine Ecology, Sustainability, and Training. My experience spans marine science, research, education, training, and sustainability, allowing me to translate scientific knowledge into clear content, engaging learning experiences, and practical solutions for organisations working with the Ocean. My work sits at the intersection of science, sustainability, and action, with a particular focus on Ocean sustainability and the blue economy. I support organisations through research and analysis, training and capacity building, and science communication and educational content, working in both English and Portuguese. I believe scientific knowledge has the greatest impact when it is clear, relevant, and translated into meaningful action.

Selected experience

Examples of my work, from university courses, guest lectures, and corporate training to a maritime projects.

Training

Sustainability Training — Higher Education

Delivered a 90-minute session in English for university students with little or no previous knowledge of sustainability.

  • Designed the session structure
  • Developed the presentation and learning materials
  • Delivered the session in English
  • Adapted the content to a non-specialist student audience

Outcome: 90-minute session designed and delivered in English for a non-specialist audience

Training

Sustainability Short Course — Higher Education

Designed and delivered a 15-hour sustainability course in English for university students.

  • Course design
  • Development of teaching materials
  • Content research
  • Classroom delivery
  • Facilitation and discussion

Outcome: 15-hour course designed and delivered in English

Training

Corporate Training

Delivered sustainability training for several entities.

  • Adapted sustainability concepts for professional and non-academic audiences

Outcome: Sustainability training delivered to several entities.

Project lead

Maritime Project Lead

Professional experience working on a project focused in the maritime sector, involving interaction with private-sector stakeholders, public authorities and policy.

  • Policy briefs
  • Terms of reference

Outcome: Technical outputs

Areas of expertise

  • Marine Ecology
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Biodiversity
  • Marine Pollution
  • Marine Litter
  • Marine Conservation
  • Marine Tourism
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Blue Economy
  • Sustainable Business
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Environmental & Social Sustainability
  • Research & Analysis
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Scientific Communication
  • Educational Content
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Policy Research
  • Workshop & Webinar Design

How it works

  1. 01

    A conversation about your needs

    We start with a short call to understand your context, your audience and what you want to achieve.

  2. 02

    A clear proposal and scope

    You receive a written proposal with scope, format, timeline and language, adapted to your level of technical expertise.

  3. 03

    Delivery adapted to your audience

    Research, training or content is delivered in English or Portuguese and adjusted to the needs and level of your organisation.

Let's work together

I offer flexible, project-based support tailored to each organisation’s needs, from focused research and guest lectures to customised workshops, educational content, and broader marine sustainability assessments. Projects can be delivered in English or Portuguese and adapted to the audience, objectives, and level of technical knowledge involved.