Liga para a Proteccao da Natureza

Name

Liga para a Proteccao da Natureza

Legal name

Liga para a Protecção da Natureza

Website

https://lpn.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Support Activities for Forestry (1153)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Environmental conservation
• Nature protection
• Wildlife recovery
• Environmental education
• Sustainable agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Liga para a Proteccao da Natureza (LPN) is a Portuguese environmental nonprofit organization founded in 1948 that focuses on nature conservation, environmental education, and promoting environmental citizenship. The organization runs multiple conservation programs including Iberian lynx recovery, sustainable land management in the Castro Verde region, forestry programs, and operates a training center offering nature education as well as nature tourism activities.

Product overview

Liga para a Protecção da Natureza (LPN) is a Portuguese environmental non-governmental organization that operates as a membership-based association rather than a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of conservation programs, environmental education services, citizenship campaigns, and certified training programs. The organization's core programs include the Lynx Program (Programa Lince), Sustainable Castro Verde Program (Programa Castro Verde Sustentável), and Forestry Program (Programa Florestas). Additional services encompass environmental education resources, citizen participation initiatives through campaigns and technical advice, and a Training Center (Centro de Formação) offering accredited courses for educators. The organization also maintains publications including E-News and a Documentation Center, and conducts nature tourism activities licensed by Turismo de Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro de Estudos e Atividades Especiais (CEAE): Specialized center for speleology and environmental activities

Products and services

• Lynx Program
• Castro Verde Sustainable Program
• Forestry Program
• Training Center
• Nature Tourism

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% decline in national siskin population documented in 4th National Census, alerting authorities to urgent conservation needs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 1% for the PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLPN is part of the 1% for the Planet global movement that inspires companies and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships and daily actions. Members can donate 1% to LPN through this platform.
• EPAL (Empresa Portuguesa das Águas Livres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaboration on summer offices and environmental education activities. EPAL and LPN co-present the 'Summer Offices 2026: À descoberta da biodiversidade' program with activities including field trips, pollinator protection missions, and biodiversity challenges.
• SPEA - Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das AvescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner in bird protection and steppe bird census coordination. Jointly advocated for urgent conservation measures for the siskin bird population which decreased 90% over 20 years.
• FAPAS - Fundo para a Proteção de Animais SelvagenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 4th National Siskin Census and joint conservation advocacy efforts for endangered steppe species.
• GEOTA - Grupo de Estudos de Ordenamento do Território e AmbientecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental NGO partner collaborating on conservation advocacy and policy responses to biodiversity threats.
• WWF PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the coalition calling for urgent emergency measures to prevent extinction of the siskin bird in Portugal.
• Aliança para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPN is co-coordinator of the NGO stakeholder group and leads the working group for SDG #15 'Protect Terrestrial Life' within this platform that unites members from various sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
• European Environmental Bureau (EEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean-level environmental organization network that LPN participates in for broader environmental advocacy.
• Turismo de PortugalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLPN holds a nature tourism license (RNAAT nº 784/2018) issued by Turismo de Portugal I.P., which recognizes its activities as approved Nature Tourism.
• PalombarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the LIFE Pygargus project and joint conservation efforts for steppe birds, contributing to census coordination and habitat conservation.
• ZEROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental NGO partner in the coalition calling for urgent measures to prevent siskin extinction in Portugal.
• BIOPOLIS/CIBIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution that coordinates the National Siskin Census, with LPN participating as conservation partner in interpreting and advocating based on census results.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Fundação Gonçalves da Silveira: Portuguese foundation supporting environmental and social causes. Less conservation-specific than LPN, but comparable in scale, geographic focus, and nonprofit membership/support model operating in Portugal.

Direct peers

• GEOTA - Grupo de Estudos de Ordenamento do Território e Ambiente: Portuguese environmental NGO working on territorial planning and environmental policy. GEOTA is a peer NGO operating in the same national advocacy space and is a direct LPN coalition partner on biodiversity threats.
• WWF Portugal: Portuguese arm of the global WWF network, operating across biodiversity, policy, and conservation. WWF Portugal is a direct LPN coalition partner, both operating in Portuguese environmental advocacy and conservation programs.
• ZERO - Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável: Portuguese environmental sustainability NGO focused on climate and biodiversity. ZERO is a direct LPN coalition partner in campaigns to prevent siskin extinction and broader environmental policy advocacy.
• FAPAS - Fundo para a Protecção de Animais Selvagens: Portuguese wildlife conservation NGO focused on protecting wild animals and habitats. FAPAS is a direct LPN partner in the 4th National Siskin Census and joint advocacy for endangered steppe species.
• SPEA - Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves: Portuguese bird and biodiversity NGO that is both a direct peer and active LPN partner. SPEA works on the same avian conservation priorities (steppe birds, Iberian lynx habitat) and co-leads the National Siskin Census initiative with LPN.
• Quercus - Associação Nacional de Conservação da Natureza: One of Portugal's largest environmental NGOs (founded 1985) with national scope across conservation, education, and environmental policy. Strongly comparable to LPN in mission, membership model, and advocacy positioning.
• Palombar: Portuguese conservation NGO focused on steppe bird and habitat conservation. Palombar is a direct LPN partner in the LIFE Pygargus project and engages in similar census coordination and habitat conservation work.

Broad incumbents

• European Environmental Bureau (EEB): Largest network of environmental citizens' organizations in Europe. LPN is a member; EEB operates at EU level on policy and advocacy — comparable in mission though operating at a continental rather than national scale.
• IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature: Global authority on the status of the natural world and conservation action. IUCN's Mediterranean and European frameworks are relevant comparables for LPN's work on species recovery, habitat conservation, and policy influence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lpnatureza

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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