Líria Tiago Zandamela is a Mozambican ecologist and early-career researcher specializing in biodiversity conservation and conservation ecology. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Conservation of Terrestrial Biodiversity and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Conservation Ecology and Biology. Her research focuses on plant ecology, anthropogenic impacts, climate change, and the sustainable use and conservation of native and endangered plant species in southern Mozambique.
She has contributed to several nationally and internationally funded research projects, investigating ecosystems such as mangroves and wild fruit species, as well as key species including Sclerocarya birrea, Terminalia sericea, and Encephalartos. These projects have been supported by institutions including BIOFUND, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, and the PASET African Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund. Líria also serves as a teaching assistant in Ecological Anthropology and Plant Biodiversity andhas authored scientific reports, educational leaflets, and conference presentations.
Her research interests encompass conservation planning, the integration of traditional knowledge, and community-based approaches to biodiversity management, with the goal of promoting evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development in Mozambique.
