Who We Are
TIMATERRA is a strategic environmental engineering alliance focused on the resilience of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. We integrate advanced technical solutions with ecological stewardship to safeguard resources and ensure long-term stability in a changing global climate. Our team of scientists and engineers works at the intersection of nature and infrastructure, developing regenerative systems that promote biodiversity while defending coastal communities from environmental stressors.
Defining Our Path
Our Mission
Our mission is to engineer restorative and resilient solutions for marine and terrestrial ecosystems. We bridge the gap between advanced technical engineering and biological stewardship, ensuring that natural habitats thrive in a changing global climate through innovative, science-backed interventions.
Our Vision
We envision a future where global ecosystems flourish alongside human growth, empowered by intelligent environmental engineering. TIMATERRA aims to be the leading force in defining resilient habitats, achieving a sustainable balance through strategic alliances and technical excellence.
Our Values
Integrity
We adhere to the highest ethical engineering standards, ensuring transparency in every ecosystem assessment.
Innovation
Leveraging advanced mapping and simulation technologies to pioneer new paths in environmental restoration.
Resilience
Our core focus is building adaptive capacity for marine and terrestrial biomes against climate stressors.
Inclusion
Engaging local communities as vital partners in the stewardship and preservation of natural heritage.
Our Team
The TIMATERRA team is composed of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds in environmental engineering, ecological research, and project management. We are dedicated to providing high-quality services and building lasting partnerships with our clients by integrating technical excellence with a deep commitment to ecosystem resilience.
Managing Director
Gil Zairo Ximenes
A seasoned environmental and project delivery specialist with extensive experience in Earth Science and benthic terrain analysis.
Benvindo Santos
Director of Engineering
Overseeing the delivery of hybrid infrastructure projects and integrated monitoring networks.
Our History
Established in 2026, TIMATERRA was founded as a subsidiary of Uni Graca Gloess Lda (UGG) with the primary objective of integrating marine and terrestrial environmental stewardship. Born from a need for holistic ecological engineering, we unify technical expertise across both land and sea to build resilience and ensure the long-term sustainability of our planet’s vital ecosystems.
Our Relationship with UGG
As a subsidiary of UGG (Uni Graca Gloess Lda), TIMATERRA benefits from over 14 years of operational stability and infrastructure in Timor-Leste. This partnership allows our technical team to maintain full scientific independence while leveraging UGG’s extensive network to influence sustainable resource management and private sector practices across the region.
Get in Touch with TIMATERRA
Have questions about our environmental engineering solutions or want to discuss a potential alliance? Reach out to us using the form below, and our team will get back to you shortly.
Headquarters
Avenida Pres. Nicolao Lobato, Fatuhada, Dili, Timor-Leste
info@timaterra.com
Phone
+670 74029106