Regina Leonardo Muianga, Mozambique, Masters candidate in Management and Conservation of Biodiversity at Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo: In addition to my graduate studies at the University of Eduardo Mondlane, I am a technician in the Ministry for Land, Environment and Rural Development; National Directorate of Environmental Management. My specific job is related on development of National Strategy, Policies and National Regulation to protect our environment and biodiversity. All the instruments that we are in position to develop are very important to protect human health and ecosystems, we are very strongly involved in raising awareness and educating companies of our communities to consider issues related conservation of natural resources.

My inspiration to participate in the Symposium is to gain experience with other people that will be involved in the Symposium with international expertise on management of environment and socio-economic strategies at international level. The training will help us develop our skills.