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Book your personalised 1-on-1 consultation to discuss your biodiversity consulting requirements. Our expert ecologists will discuss your project scope, regulatory requirements, and timeline to show you how Okala can assist your organisation with environmental impact assessments, critical habitat assessment, lender-grade ecological reporting, and more.

Lender Grade Environmental Impact Assessments

Expert delivery of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), critical habitat assessment, and IFC Performance Standard 6 compliance for regulatory approval and lender due diligence.

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Specialist Biodiversity Expertise

In-house PhD ecologists with deep technical expertise in biodiversity baseline surveys, threatened species monitoring, and ecological impact assessment across 13+ countries.

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Regulatory & Lender Compliance

Biodiversity assessments and ecological reports meeting IFC PS6, Equator Principles, GRI 304, TNFD, and national EIA regulatory frameworks.

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Peer-reviewed publications demonstrating scientific credibility and rigorous ecological methodology trusted by regulators and lenders.

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Countries where we've delivered biodiversity consulting, environmental impact assessments, and ecological surveys for mining, infrastructure, and energy projects.

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Clients including international mining companies, infrastructure developers, energy organisations, and conservation programmes globally.

Client Feedback

Organisations across the world use Okala to simplify biodiversity monitoring, accelerate compliance reporting, and deliver measurable ecological impact. Here’s what they say about working with us.

We have had a great experience working with Okala. The process has been constructive and efficient. We have appreciated the collaborative nature of the work and the level of expertise from the Okala team. It has been great to work with a like-minded team who share our values.

Robyn Morland
Director

We greatly appreciated Okala’s ability to adapt to the specific demands of the mining industry. Their flexibility and responsiveness enabled the timely delivery of key project components. The dashboard training session was very well received by our client, and the platform itself has proven to be an effective tool for visualizing the results of camera-trap monitoring. We look forward to continuing and expanding our collaboration with Okala.

Osiris Doumbe
Consultant

This was an ambitious project where we could put AI to the test at very large scales. Okala's data platform allowed us to verify AI outputs and rapidly interact with the data using the intuitive interface.

Dr Vittoria Estienne
Conservation Scientist

Okala's expert gap analysis and guidance have greatly advanced Fura’s progress towards reaching our sustainability goals. Their professionalism and insight into biodiversity and carbon management exceeded our expectations.

Dr Donald Bray
CSO

Okala delivered cutting edge biodiversity, carbon and social baselines to understand how a 300,000 ha forestry concession in Gabon could be managed for sustainable development.

Sylvie Boldrini
ESG General Manager

The full service - from fieldwork to reporting - was excellent. We look forward to working with Okala again.

Cameron Main
Estate Manager - Galbraith

Minimising biodiversity impact is an increasing challenge for our sector. Okala provided unrivalled transparency and reporting for our early-stage industrial project in Rwanda.

Arnab Bose
Managing Director

Okala delivered high-quality biodiversity baselines in just six months using eDNA, bioacoustics and camera traps. Their work will allow us to calculate the biodiversity value of the forest to inform land-management.

Prof. Katharine Abernethy
Professor in Tropical Ecology
Frequently Asked Questions

Biodiversity Consultancy & Ecology Consulting FAQs

Have questions about working with our biodiversity consultancy? Here's how our ecology consulting services work in practice, from initial scoping to ongoing monitoring.

1. How is Okala Different From a Traditional Biodiversity Consultancy?

Most biodiversity consultancies rely on manual fieldwork, spreadsheet-based analysis, and static reports. We use the same rigorous scientific methodology, but our proprietary AI platform accelerates data processing, ensures consistency across sites, and delivers every ecological report through a live dashboard instead of static PDFs. You get the same ecological expertise faster, more cost-effectively, and with fully traceable data.

2. What Types of Biodiversity Assessments Do You Deliver?

We deliver the full range of biodiversity consulting services: ecological impact assessments, biodiversity baseline assessments, species and habitat surveys, biodiversity risk assessments, nature strategy advisory, and ongoing monitoring programmes. Each engagement is scoped to your specific project requirements and regulatory obligations.

3. Which Biodiversity Survey Methods Do You Use?

Our ecologists select from camera traps, environmental DNA (eDNA), bioacoustic recording, satellite imagery, and traditional field surveys — or a combination of methods depending on your site, species of interest, and regulatory requirements. All data is integrated and analysed through a single platform for consistent results.

4. How Long Does a Typical Biodiversity Assessment Take?

Timelines depend on scope and site complexity, but our technology-enabled workflow typically delivers biodiversity assessments in weeks rather than the months required by traditional consultancies. AI-powered data processing is the main time-saver — what used to require weeks of manual species classification now happens in days.

5. Do You Provide Ongoing Monitoring After The Initial Assessment?

Yes. Unlike most biodiversity consultancies that deliver a one-off report, we transition seamlessly into ongoing biodiversity monitoring. Your ecological data stays in a live dashboard, updated continuously as new survey data comes in. This means your biodiversity reporting stays current for TNFD, CSRD, and other evolving disclosure requirements.

6. What Industries Do You Work With?

We've delivered ecology consulting across mining, infrastructure, energy, forestry, agriculture, and conservation in 13+ countries. Our team understands the specific regulatory landscapes and operational constraints of each sector, from environmental impact assessments for mining approvals to biodiversity strategy consulting for corporate ESG programmes.

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Book Your Initial 30-Minute Consultation With Our Biodiversity Consulting Team

See how our biodiversity consulting solutions can help you deliver environmental impact assessments, critical habitat assessment, and ecological surveys that meet regulatory and lender requirements globally. In 30 minutes, we'll review your project scope, regulatory framework, and timeline.