Nature En Occitanie

What Nature En Occitanie does

Nature En Occitanie (NEO) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) headquartered in Toulouse that operates as a regional platform for biodiversity protection across the Occitanie region. Founded around 1969–1970 (previously known as Nature Midi-Pyrénées / SPNMP), it runs an integrated portfolio of conservation, education, and territorial-animation programs rather than selling a single commercial product. Core offerings include GeoNat'Occitanie and Biodiv'Occitanie (a regional naturalist database for biodiversity observation entry and management, with field capture via QField/QGIS mobile mapping); the CATZH Garonne technical assistance cell for wetland management, covering 5,127 km² across three departments as of April 2026; two managed Regional Nature Reserves (RNR Confluence Garonne-Ariège and the 14th Occitanie RNR, Massif du Montious, classified 2020); species-conservation programs for the Forest Cat, Egyptian Vulture (Plan National d'Actions coordination at the Pyrenean scale), and large raptors (Projet 4NEKROS); territorial animation programs (Urbaflore, Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale, Observatoire des Forêts des Pyrénées Centrales, Trame verte et bleue); and educational services including Qualiopi-certified naturalist training stays and the Pôle Médiation Faune Sauvage wildlife-coexistence service. The association disseminates through the quarterly Epeiche du Midi journal, ~30 annual Rendez-vous Nature outings, exhibitions, and active social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Its revenue model combines (i) recurring annual membership fees from approximately 800 members (a long-tail individual/citizen channel), with (ii) the majority of funding sourced from public institutional grants — European funds, the French State via DREAL Occitanie, the Région Occitanie, departmental authorities, intermunicipal communities, and the Agence de l'Eau Adour Garonne — and (iii) Qualiopi-certified naturalist training fees. Customer segments include individual members (~800, ~250 active volunteers), local/regional public authorities (institutional core), and the agricultural community for wetland-conflict mediation. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, organized through seven thematic volunteer groups and two departmental committees (Gers, Hautes-Pyrénées). Operations are staffed by 11–50 employees, with governance handled by a 13-member Conseil Collégial (collegiate council adopted 2022) elected for 3-year terms.

Name

Nature En Occitanie

Legal name

Association loi 1901 Nature En Occitanie

Website

https://natureo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nature En Occitanie (Toulouse, France) is a 50+ year-old non-profit association that protects and studies biodiversity across the Occitanie region, operating a regional naturalist database, managing two nature reserves, coordinating species-conservation programs, and delivering Qualiopi-certified naturalist training to ~800 members, 250 volunteers, and public-sector partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biodiversity conservation and environmental education services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI), Biodiversity Baseline Studies & Long-Term Monitoring Programs (EUAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation services
• Naturalist training programs
• Wetland management services
• Environmental education services
• Regional nature reserves

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 800 members, providing access to association activities, publications including L'Epeiche du Midi quarterly journal, and participation in volunteer groups.
2. Public institutional funding: Majority of activities funded through partnerships with European, State (DREAL), and regional institutional bodies including Region Occitanie, Departements, communities, and the Agence de l'Eau Adour Garonne.
3. Training and education services: Naturalist training programs certified Qualiopi, offering various formats of naturalist stays adapted to all levels covering a wide range of naturalist themes. Revenue generated through training program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nature En Occitanie is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) that delivers biodiversity conservation, naturalist training, and territorial animation services across the Occitanie region. It manages the GeoNat'Occitanie biodiversity database, runs the CATZH Garonne wetland technical assistance program, co-manages two Regional Nature Reserves, and offers Qualiopi-certified naturalist training. The association also provides a Wild Fauna Mediation service, publishes a quarterly journal (L'Epeiche du Midi), and supports public authorities in biodiversity policy implementation.

Product overview

Nature En Occitanie is a regional nature protection association ( loi 1901) operating as a multi-program platform rather than a single commercial product. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of conservation programs, education services, and knowledge resources. Core programs include Geonat'Occitanie (biodiversity data platform), CATZH Garonne (wetland technical assistance), and territorial animation programs (Urbaflore, Messiflore, Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale). The association manages two Regional Nature Reserves (Confluence Garonne-Ariège and Massif du Montious) and coordinates species conservation programs (Forest Cat, Egyptian Vulture, Pyrenees4clima, 4NEKROS). Educational offerings include naturalist training (Qualiopi certified), the Wild Fauna Mediation service, and the Rendez-vous Nature public outreach program. The Epeiche du Midi quarterly journal and thematic exhibitions provide knowledge dissemination. All programs are delivered through volunteer groups and a multidisciplinary team, supported by a network of institutional partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GeoNat'Occitanie et Biodiv'Occitanie

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• France Nature Environnement Occitanie PyrénéescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature En Occitanie is a member of the France Nature Environnement movement, the national federation for nature protection associations in France, providing networking and advocacy at the national level.
• GRAINE OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of GRAINE Occitanie (Réseau Académique pour l'Éducation à l'Environnement), the regional network for environmental education.
• OC'nat (Union des associations naturalistes d'Occitanie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of OC'nat, the union of naturalist associations in Occitanie, fostering collaboration among regional environmental organizations.
• Région OccitaniecoreOthersPrimary regional funding partner supporting association activities and programs including the 14th Regional Nature Reserve.
• Agence de l'Eau Adour GaronnecoreOthersWater agency providing funding for wetland conservation programs including CATZH Garonne and other water-related biodiversity projects.
• DREAL OccitaniecoreOthersRegional directorate of the Ministry of Environment providing state funding and regulatory support for environmental programs.
• Conservatoire botanique national des Pyrénées et de Midi-PyrénéescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for flora conservation, including collaboration on red lists of vascular flora, fungi, and bryophytes.
• CEN Midi-PyrénéesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on wildlife mediation and species conservation programs, sharing expertise and resources for environmental protection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UICN France: French committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with which NEO coordinates red list assessments. Operates at a national scale on species status and conservation policy.
• France Nature Environnement: National federation of nature protection associations of which NEO is a member. Operates at scale across policy advocacy and federates regional associations with overlapping biodiversity missions.
• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB): Government agency supporting biodiversity policy implementation, ecological monitoring, and protected area enforcement across France. Functions as both a partner and potential competitor for NEO's public-funded programs.

Others

• GRAINE Occitanie: Regional network for environmental education organizations of which NEO is a member. Comparable as an Occitanie-based environmental NGO ecosystem player, though focused on EEDD rather than direct conservation.

Direct peers

• Conservatoire Botanique National des Pyrénées et de Midi-Pyrénées: National botanical conservatory covering the Pyrenees and Midi-Pyrénées; collaborates with NEO on flora red lists and biodiversity knowledge. Comparable mission in flora conservation, knowledge dissemination, and public authority partnerships.
• LPO France: Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux is the largest French nature protection NGO, operating a national network with regional branches including LPO Occitanie. It directly competes for membership, volunteers, and public conservation funding in the same geographic and programmatic space.
• Conservatoire d'Espaces Naturels d'Occitanie: Regional conservatory focused on land acquisition and management of natural sites in Occitanie. Directly comparable as a regional conservation NGO managing protected areas with public funding in the same territory.

Regional players

• Bretagne Vivante – SEPNB: Comparable regional nature protection association in Brittany with similar membership and volunteer model. Serves as a useful benchmark for French regional conservation NGO scale and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3jLcFXduehskutClU_oi8g/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/NatureEnOccitanie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nature-midi-pyr-n-es
• Instagraminstagram.com/natureenoccitanie

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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