Sustineo helps clients move from big-picture strategy to on-the-ground action—identifying what works, what doesn’t, and how to tailor approaches to local realities. We work closely with a network of experts to bring Indigenous and traditional knowledge into the heart of design, blending it with innovation and robust evidence. This ensures initiatives align with international principles while being grounded in the places and communities they serve. 

This area of work is coordinated by Dr Veronica Doerr, who brings deep technical expertise and practical experience across the region.

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Dr Veronica Doerr

Lead consultant

Sustineo are a nimble research partner who led our research and learning program on carbon markets in the Pacific. They provided a combination of expertise in carbon markets, land and resource use as well as social context in Melanesia. They go above and beyond with their delivery, and are willing to present our research at conferences etc.

WWF Australia

Other specialty areas

Tuvalu from the air

Climate resilience & adaptation

Samoan ship

Inclusive infrastructure & social systems

Australia Awards and Alumni Engagement Program – Philippines Final Program Evaluation

Civic engagement & social inclusion

PNTL

Governance, security & stability

Anna and Mela

Economic & private sector development