Biodiversity Conservation

We work with the objective of contributing to the biodiversity conservation in environmental, social and economic aspects.

Climate change

We support decision makers in the climate agenda focused on ecosystem conservation and restoration projects and biodiversity.

Ecosystem restoration

The approaches developed by IIS aim to assist the planning and implementation of vegetation recovery projects, exploring synergies and trade-offs between biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and costs, under a variety of scenarios.

Sustainable development

We seek to promote the transition to sustainability, contributing to the balance between socioeconomic development, biodiversity conservation and rational use of natural resources.

Sustainable Land Use

We promote the transition from the traditional agricultural practices to a more sustainable land management, helping to mitigate climate change and guaranteeing the future of the next generations.

Economic Analysis

We seek to strengthen and defend the basic principles of balance between the economy and the environment, favoring research, planning and management in public and private fields, linked to the relationship between ecological, social and economic systems, in order to improve social well-being.

Policies

We assist in the formulation of policies aimed at sustainability, as well as the implementation of practical actions, working in partnership with public sector bodies and other organizations.

Spatial intelligence

Through landscape modeling and monitoring, we identify the patterns and trends of social and ecological systems, supporting decision makers through quantitative statistics and mapped scenarios.

About IIS > Internal collaborator

Thainá Gulias

Executive Assistant for Strategy and Science

Thainá Gulias holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and a postgraduate degree in Science Teaching from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), complemented by an MBA in Sustainability and Circular Economy from PUC-RS. Her academic background bridges education and sustainability. As a researcher, she focused on fish ecology and climate change impacts, earning the 1st Prize in the Evandro R. de Britto/CRBio-2 Scientific Award and the 2nd Prize in the Lúcia Bastos Award (UERJ). She also holds certifications in ESG, laboratory safety, and active teaching methodologies.
With diverse experience, she worked as a science and biology teacher, applying her expertise in education to develop innovative pedagogies. In the environmental sector, she served as an EHS Assistant at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), where she was responsible for internal and external environmental audits, ensuring legal compliance with public agencies, while leading award-winning projects (Latam Awards IFF 2023) with recycling NGOs to advance circular economy initiatives. Currently, as Executive Assistant to Management at the International Institute of Sustainability (IIS), she combines her skills in education, research and sustainable management, with strong organizational and technological abilities.