Laboratório da Paisagem

What Laboratório da Paisagem does

Laboratório da Paisagem is a Portuguese non-profit association (associação) headquartered in Guimarães, founded in 2014 by the Guimarães City Council, the University of Minho, and the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. Its statutory mission is to promote knowledge, innovation, research, and scientific dissemination for sustainable development through three operating axes: Research and Education, Project Management and Applications, and Environmental Communication and Training. The organization serves municipal governments, public institutions, citizens, and educational institutions, with a primary customer base of the Guimarães municipality and a growing network of Portuguese and European partners.

The core service portfolio spans environmental research (climate, biodiversity, green areas, water resources, circular economy), end-to-end project management (including applications to EU and national funding programs), and awareness/training campaigns. Operational projects include Green Gap (INTERREG POCTEP cross-border green-infrastructure initiative, €2.178 million budget, 11-partner consortium), REACTivar Guimarães (renaturalization of green and blue corridors), RRRCICLO (organic waste reduction), and CApt2 (water circularity across 8 partner municipalities). Supporting tools include the Biodiversity GO! mobile application for citizen science, the Guimarães Biodiversity Database, the PEGADAS environmental education program, and the Eco Parliament youth initiative. The Laboratoire also publishes educational guides such as the Guide to the 50 Trees of Guimarães and rents out its multipurpose facility for events.

The revenue model is project funding and consultancy: the association finances itself through public and private grants, EU-funded projects, service provision, infrastructure management, donations, and contributions — characteristic of a mission-driven non-profit rather than a commercial entity. The organization does not disclose pricing or revenue, has no funding rounds, and is governed by a board drawn from its three founding members. Geographic scope is regional (Northern Portugal) with European project exposure via INTERREG POCTEP, Circular Cities, and Zero Waste Europe networks.

Name

Laboratório da Paisagem

Legal name

Laboratório da Paisagem de Guimarães - Associação para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável

Website

https://labpaisagem.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laboratório da Paisagem is a Guimaraes-based non-profit association, founded in 2014 by the municipal council and two universities, that delivers environmental research, project management, and education services across green infrastructure, biodiversity, and circular-economy themes to Portuguese municipalities and European partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Research and Consultancy Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN)

Keywords

• Environmental research services
• Green infrastructure projects
• Environmental education programs
• Biodiversity monitoring
• Circular economy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Guimarães

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Funding and Consultancy Services: The association generates revenue through public and private financing from project development and execution, service provision within its activity scope, management of acquired or assigned infrastructure, donations, and other contributions.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laboratório da Paisagem is a non-profit environmental research and education center that delivers sustainability research, project management, and environmental training to municipalities, public institutions, and citizens. Its core services span three axes: Research and Education (climate, biodiversity, water resources, circular economy), Project Management and Applications (green infrastructure and ecological restoration projects such as Green Gap and REACTivar Guimarães), and Environmental Communication and Training (citizen engagement programs, publications, and facility-based learning).

Product overview

Laboratório da Paisagem is a research and education center focused on environmental sustainability, founded in 2014 by Guimarães City Council, University of Minho, and University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. The organization operates through three core pillars: Research and Education (environmental studies, biodiversity monitoring, and scientific research), Project Management and Applications (managing and consulting on sustainability projects), and Environmental Communication and Training (awareness campaigns and professional development). The portfolio includes specialized programs like PEGADAS (environmental education for schools), flagship projects such as Green Gap (EU-funded green infrastructure), REACTivar Guimarães (river renaturalization), RRRCICLO (waste reduction), and CApt2 (water circularity). Notable offerings include the Biodiversity GO! mobile app for citizen science, the Eco Parliament youth engagement program, and publications like the Guide to the 50 Trees of Guimarães. The organization also provides facility rental services for events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research and Education Services Environmental research and education services covering climate, biodiversity, green areas, land use, water resources, circular economy, health and quality of life, and environmental education, delivered for municipalities, public institutions, and citizens.
• Project Management and Applications Management and consulting on projects that improve environmental quality and landscape, including successful applications to national and European funds, in partnership with higher education institutions and NGOs.
• Environmental Communication and Training Communication campaigns that educate, raise awareness, and inform the population about sustainable development, alongside training activities providing environmental scientific knowledge to citizens and technicians.
• PEGADAS Environmental Education Program Environmental education program of the Municipality of Guimarães coordinated by Laboratório da Paisagem, including activities such as Eco Parliament and other sustainability initiatives for schools.
• Green Gap Project European cross-border project focused on green infrastructure, ecological restoration, and urban resilience, with seven pilot projects including two in Guimarães and a consortium of 11 Portuguese and Spanish partners.
• Reflorestação da Rota da Biodiversidade Reforestation pilot project within Green Gap focused on planting 470 trees along the Biodiversity Route in Guimarães, promoting ecological recovery and biodiversity enhancement.
• REACTivar Guimarães Renaturalization project for green and blue corridors of the Ave, Selho, and Vizela rivers, reactivating ecological connectivity and the relationship between the river and citizens.
• RRRCICLO Initiative focused on reducing, recycling and reusing organic waste through simple actions with great environmental benefits in Guimarães.
• CApt2 - Circularity of Water

Quantifiable outcome

• 470 new trees planted in Biodiversity Route reforestation
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Instituto de Estudos del Territorio (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Spanish partner in Green Gap project leading the European initiative for green infrastructure development in the Galicia-North Portugal cross-border region.
• Município de ÁguedaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CApt2 - Circularity of Water project under National Circular Cities Initiative (InC2), sharing best practices in water circularity.
• Município de Lagoa (Azores)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CApt2 - Circularity of Water project, contributing to the network of circular cities in Portugal.
• Município de LouléminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CApt2 - Circularity of Water project, sharing circular economy strategies for sustainable urban water management.
• Município de MértolaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CApt2 - Circularity of Water project contributing to sustainable water management practices.
• Município de OeirasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CApt2 - Circularity of Water project sharing innovative water circularity approaches.
• Município de Oliveira de FradesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CApt2 - Circularity of Water project contributing to local water sustainability initiatives.
• Município de Ponte de SorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CApt2 - Circularity of Water project sharing water circularity strategies.
• Zero Waste Europe (ZWE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Pan-European network organization where Guimarães hosted the annual meeting. Works on zero waste policies, prevention, reduction, reuse, training and awareness actions.
• CircularPSP ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023European consortium of 7 cities from 7 countries representing 45 million citizens investing 5.64 million euros in R&D for circular economy transition. Includes cities from Germany, Finland, Turkey, Sweden, Ireland, Portugal, and Slovenia.
• Deputación Provincial de Ourense (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Spanish provincial partner in Green Gap project supporting cross-border green infrastructure development.
• Fundación Centro de Estudios Eurorrexionais Galicia-Norte de PortugalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cross-border research center partner supporting European cooperation in the Galicia-North Portugal region.
• Ayuntamiento de Pontevedra (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Spanish municipality partner in Green Gap hosting project launch and contributing to green infrastructure strategies.
• Agência Portuguesa do AmbienteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Portuguese Environment Agency partner providing regulatory guidance and environmental policy support.
• Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das FlorestasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Nature and Forest Conservation Institute providing expertise in biodiversity preservation and forest management.
• Câmara Municipal de GuimarãescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Founding constituent member and primary municipal partner providing physical facilities and administrative support. Guimarães City Council founded the organization and provides ongoing governance and project partnership.
• Universidade do MinhocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Founding constituent member and academic research partner providing scientific expertise and research capabilities in environmental sciences and sustainability.
• Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Founding constituent member and academic research partner providing scientific expertise and research capabilities in environmental sciences and natural resource management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Regional players

• Ecoembes: Spanish non-profit managing recycling and circular economy systems. Comparable as a regional environmental non-profit working on waste reduction and circularity, similar to RRRCICLO and the organization's circular economy programming.
• Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian: Major Portuguese foundation funding and running sustainability, education and cultural programs. Comparable as a Portuguese non-profit foundation operating programs in environmental sustainability and education at national scale.
• BCSD Portugal: Portuguese Business Council for Sustainable Development. Comparable as a national-level sustainability organization in Portugal that convenes public and private actors around environmental projects and ESG.

Emerging players

• Circle Economy: Dutch impact organization driving circular economy transition through data, advisory and partnerships. Comparable as a non-profit specializing in circular economy project work for municipalities and regions across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Global foundation promoting circular economy. Comparable as a larger, well-funded circular-economy non-profit that partners with cities and governments on circularity programs — overlapping with CApt2 and RRRCICLO work.
• Wageningen University & Research (Environmental Sciences): Leading European university in environmental and sustainability research. Comparable as a larger, established research institution whose scientific capabilities parallel what Laboratório da Paisagem accesses through its university founders.

Direct peers

• Zero Waste Europe: Pan-European network organization on zero waste policies, prevention, reuse and training. Laboratório da Paisagem is a confirmed partner and host of ZWE's annual meeting, making it directly comparable as a sustainability-focused non-profit working at the municipal-European interface.
• ICLEI Europe (Local Governments for Sustainability): Network supporting European cities on sustainability, circular economy and climate action. Highly comparable as both organizations operate at the intersection of municipal governments, European networks, and project-based sustainability delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles12 records

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