Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània

What Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània does

Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània is a private non-profit foundation established in 1993 and headquartered in Tarragona, Spain, operating as a regional environmental NGO with international cooperation reach. Its functional scope covers environmental education, nature conservation and stewardship, environmental vigilance and reporting of violations, public awareness, and international cooperation projects coordinated from Tarragona into Latin America, Africa, and Europe. Core programs include the Escola de Natura Francolí — a physical interpretation center featuring outdoor ecological gardens, greenhouses, an amphibian pond, Mediterranean forest vegetation, and a 1:20,000 scale model of the 2,400 km² Francolí river basin — and the Premis Ones Mediterrània, an annual awards gala running since 1995 that has recognized 220+ individuals and organizations and draws 500+ attendees. Additional programs include the Curs Científic (annual scientific course with Universitat Rovira i Virgili), the Dia de Platja beach cleanup event (now in its 35th edition), and the fee-based Campus Natura summer program (€70/week, €130/two weeks) for children. The foundation reports 650+ members, 324,000+ children educated historically, and 10,000+ participants in its most recent record year. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and is sourced from donations and memberships, educational service fees, public and international grants, and corporate sponsorships. Its GTM is community-led: direct engagement through events, workshops, school visits, and a network of institutional partners (IUCN, MIO-ECSDE, URV, Port de Tarragona, Ajuntament de Tarragona, CET).

Name

Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània

Legal name

Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània

Website

https://mare-terra.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània is a Tarragona-based environmental non-profit (founded 1993) delivering environmental education, conservation vigilance, and international cooperation programs through its Escola Natura Francolí interpretation center, annual Premis Ones awards, school workshops, and community events serving schools, families, and municipalities in Catalonia and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Education and Conservation Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Earth Science & Geoscience Programs (EDAMABAI), Wildlife & Animal Care Volunteering (EDAIAGAE), Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAAAG)

Keywords

• Environmental education
• Non-profit foundation
• Nature conservation programs
• International cooperation projects
• Community environmental awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarragona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Donations and Membership: Individual and organizational memberships and donations from supporters. The foundation has more than 650 members from various sectors of society.
2. Educational Services: Fees for environmental education programs, summer campus (Campus Natura), workshops, and field trips conducted at the Escola de Natura Francolí.
3. Grants and Institutional Funding: Funding from public administrations, international organizations, and foundations for environmental and cooperation projects.
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships and collaborations with entities supporting environmental initiatives and awards programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània delivers environmental education programs, nature conservation activities, and environmental vigilance/awareness initiatives through its Escola de Natura Francolí interpretation center in Tarragona. It also organizes the annual Premis Ones Mediterrània awards, the Campus Natura summer program for children, scientific courses with Universitat Rovira i Virgili, beach cleanup events, and coordinates international cooperation projects in Latin America, Africa, and Europe.

Product overview

Mare Terra Fundació Mediterrània operates as an environmental NGO offering multiple interconnected programs: Escola Natura Francolí serves as the core environmental education center and river interpretation facility; Premis Ones Mediterrània is the annual awards ceremony recognizing environmental and solidarity achievements; Campus Natura provides summer programs for children; Curs Científics delivers annual scientific courses in collaboration with URV; Dia de Platja organizes annual beach awareness events; and Environmental Education Activities encompasses talks, workshops, field trips, and exhibitions. The organization coordinates international cooperation projects across Latin America, Africa, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 324,000+ children educated through environmental programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tarraco Sea ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Water motorcycle club united with Mare Terra for beach awareness day on July 16. The club, linked to the sea and navigation in Tarragona, supports environmental sensitization efforts.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMare Terra participates in IUCN's Spanish Committee and serves on its board of directors. The foundation collaborates on environmental awards (Premio Ones IUCN) and conservation initiatives.
• Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual scientific courses (Curs Científic) organized in collaboration with URV. The partnership provides academic credibility and venues for environmental education and research dissemination.
• MIO-ECSDE (Mediterranean Information Office for the Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMare Terra is a member of MIO-ECSDE, representing environmental NGOs in Mediterranean policy discussions and participating in European projects like Plastic Busters MPAs.
• Port de TarragonacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Port of Tarragona serves as venue for the Premis Ones Mediterrània gala and collaborates on environmental awards (Mediterrani Atlàntic recognition).
• ADT TorrefortaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports association collaborating with Mare Terra on summer Campus Natura program for children, combining sports and environmental education.
• LARCSOCIALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial association partnering with Mare Terra on initiatives to address unwanted loneliness among elderly people in Tarragona, combining social and environmental consciousness.
• Coordinadora d'Entitats de Tarragona (CET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMare Terra co-organizes the annual Calçotada Popular and other community events with CET, representing a broad network of neighborhood, sports, and social associations.
• Associació d'Empresaris d'Hostaleria de la Província de Tarragona (AEHT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality association signed collaboration agreement with Mare Terra for sustainability initiatives in the hospitality sector.
• Ajuntament de TarragonacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal government supporting Mare Terra's environmental education programs and community activities, including the Escola de Natura.
• ECO FundacionesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of nature foundations collaborating on environmental awards (Defensa del Patrimoni Natural) and conservation initiatives.
• Red Internacional de Escritores por la Tierra (RIET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of writers for the Earth, co-founded by Ángel Juárez, that co-organizes literary awards and environmental awareness campaigns.
• Good Karma ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization collaborating with Mare Terra to study the reality of the Costa Daurada and Mediterranean Sea environmental conditions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ecologistas en Acción: Confederation of Spanish environmental groups active in environmental education, vigilance, and community mobilization. Operates with a similar community-engagement model across Spanish regions.
• Fundación Global Nature: Spanish private non-profit foundation focused on biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and environmental education. Comparable in structure and mission to Mare Terra's foundation model.
• ANSE (Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste): Spanish environmental NGO running conservation, environmental education, and volunteer programs across southeast Spain. Similar organizational structure and program mix to Mare Terra.
• SEO/BirdLife: Spain's largest bird and nature conservation NGO. Like Mare Terra, it delivers environmental education, advocacy, and conservation programs across Spain, but at much greater national scale.
• Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre: Spanish non-profit foundation working on biodiversity, rural development, and environmental education. Closely comparable in foundation structure and community-based environmental programs.

Broad incumbents

• Greenpeace España: Spanish branch of Greenpeace with overlapping environmental advocacy, education, and vigilance activities. Competes for donor mindshare and media attention in the same space.
• WWF España: Spanish arm of WWF, a global conservation leader. Overlaps with Mare Terra on environmental education, marine/coastal protection, and international cooperation, but at far greater scale and budget.

Regional players

• GOB Menorca: Balearic Islands environmental NGO offering environmental education, conservation, and volunteer programs. Comparable in size and mission but operating in a different Spanish region.
• DEPANA (Lliga per a la Defensa del Patrimoni Natural): Catalan environmental NGO focused on nature conservation and environmental education in Catalonia. Direct regional overlap with Mare Terra's Tarragona-area operations and school programs.

Others

• IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation: IUCN's Mediterranean arm, with which Mare Terra collaborates through board membership. Not a competitor but an institutional partner and potential funder for marine and coastal programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mare_Terra
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mediterraniacie
• Facebookfacebook.com/mareterra.mediterraniariet
• Instagraminstagram.com/mare_terra

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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M&A

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