SEPANSO

What SEPANSO does

SEPANSO Aquitaine is a non-profit federation (association loi 1901) of environmental protection associations founded in 1969 and recognized as a public utility organization since 1982. It is headquartered in Bordeaux, France (1 rue de Tauzia), and operates across the Aquitaine territory through five departmental associations, with a current staff of seven. SEPANSO is at the origin of most National Nature Reserves in Aquitaine and currently manages four of them: the RNN du Banc d'Arguin, the RNN des Marais de Bruges, the RNN de l'Étang de Cousseau, and the RNN de l'Étang de la Mazière. Since 3 March 2016, the organization has been part of the Confédération France Nature Environnement Nouvelle-Aquitaine, which unites the Aquitaine, Limousin, and Poitou-Charentes federations for coordinated regional advocacy.

The company's core offerings are organized into four mission areas: (1) militant advocacy actions (alerting, public consultation participation, policy proposals, and public information campaigns); (2) National Nature Reserve management (conservation, monitoring, and public access); (3) knowledge acquisition programs covering stygofaune, insect conservation (Au chevet des insectes), climate sentinels (Sentinelles du climat), and the IZKIRA project; and (4) nature outings and educational events. The organization publishes the quarterly Sud-Ouest Nature magazine, available by subscription at €15/year for members and €19/year for the public (paper format only). SEPANSO operates no proprietary technology, software platform, or AI product; its technology footprint is limited to a website (sepanso.org), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and subscription management via the HelloAsso platform.

SEPANSO's revenue model is membership- and donation-based, supplemented by publication subscriptions and project-specific public funding. The most recent material funding event is the 2024 Green Fund (Fonds Vert) grant supporting the ALEOP project (Accompagner l'Évolution des Ostréiculteurs et des Pêcheurs de loisir), a multi-stakeholder consortium with CRCAA, DDTM-33, DREAL-NA, PNMBA, and CAPENA to reconcile oyster farming with conservation at the Banc d'Arguin reserve. The 2024-2033 management plan for the Banc d'Arguin formalizes this long-term approach. SEPANSO does not have external investors or shareholders; control rests with its member associations, and ownership or governance transfers are not part of the available record.

Name

SEPANSO

Legal name

SEPANSO Aquitaine

Website

https://sepanso.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SEPANSO Aquitaine is a 1969-founded, publicly-utility-recognized non-profit federation that manages four National Nature Reserves and runs environmental advocacy, biodiversity research, and the Sud-Ouest Nature magazine across the Aquitaine region of France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Environmental protection
• Nature conservation
• Biodiversity research
• Ecological advocacy
• Nature reserve management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from supporters who join departmental sections of SEPANSO
2. Donations: Financial donations from supporters to fund nature protection activities
3. Publication sales (Sud-Ouest Nature): Quarterly magazine subscription sales at 15€ for members and 19€ for public, with paper-only format

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SEPANSO Aquitaine is a nonprofit federation that manages four National Nature Reserves in Aquitaine (Banc d'Arguin, Marais de Bruges, Étang de Cousseau, Étang de la Mazière) and conducts environmental advocacy, biodiversity research programs, and public engagement. It publishes the quarterly Sud-Ouest Nature magazine (€15/year for members, €19/year for non-members) and organizes nature outings and conservation events. The federation operates through five departmental associations and is a member of France Nature Environnement.

Product overview

SEPANSO Aquitaine is a non-profit federation of environmental protection associations, not a commercial technology product company. Its offerings consist of nature reserve management services, environmental knowledge programs, and a quarterly publication. The organization does not operate a software product platform or technology offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sud-Ouest Nature: The quarterly review of SEPANSO Aquitaine covering biodiversity and environmental topics in Aquitaine.

Products and services

• Sud-Ouest Nature

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• France Nature Environnement (FNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEPANSO Aquitaine is a member of France Nature Environnement, the national federation of environmental protection associations. This membership provides institutional support, resources, and a collective voice for environmental advocacy at the national level.
• Confédération France Nature Environnement Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated March 3, 2016, this confederation unites the FNE member federations of Aquitaine, Limousin, and Poitou-Charentes to collectively advocate for nature protection across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Comité Régional de la Conchyliculture Arcachon-Aquitaine (CRCAA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the ALEOP project to develop sustainable oyster farming practices compatible with biodiversity at the Banc d'Arguin National Nature Reserve. The CRCAA represents oyster farmers in the Arcachon Basin and Aquitaine region.
• Direction Départementale des Territoires et de la Mer de la Gironde (DDTM-33)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental partner in the ALEOP project, providing regulatory oversight and departmental territorial planning for sustainable maritime uses at the Banc d'Arguin reserve.
• Direction Régionale de l'Environnement, de l'Aménagement et du Logement de Nouvelle-Aquitaine (DREAL-NA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional environmental authority partner in the ALEOP project, contributing to ecological planning and environmental regulation implementation.
• Parc naturel marin du Bassin d'Arcachon (PNMBA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine park partner (under Office Français de la Biodiversité) in the ALEOP project, managing marine biodiversity in the Arcachon Basin where the Banc d'Arguin reserve is located.
• Centre pour l'Aquaculture, la Pêche et l'Environnement de Nouvelle-Aquitaine (CAPENA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional center for aquaculture, fishing, and environment in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, providing expertise and research support for sustainable practices in the ALEOP project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Conservatoire d'espaces naturels de Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional conservancy managing natural sites in Nouvelle-Aquitaine; operates the same geographic perimeter as SEPANSO Aquitaine with adjacent conservation, land stewardship and public engagement activities.
• Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO): France's largest bird and biodiversity protection NGO with membership-based funding, departmental delegations, reserve management, and advocacy — directly comparable nonprofit federation model and mission to SEPANSO.
• Réserves Naturelles de France (RNF): National network of nature reserve managers in France; SEPANSO's management of 4 RNNs directly parallels RNF member activities, including ecological monitoring, public access and conservation planning.
• FNE Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Confederation created in 2016 uniting Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes federations including SEPANSO; operates the same regional advocacy scope with similar membership federation structure.

Emerging players

• Surfrider Foundation Europe: European environmental NGO focused on ocean protection with strong presence along the French Atlantic coast; comparable nonprofit advocacy and membership model, though focused on marine/coastal pollution rather than reserve management.

Broad incumbents

• UICN France: French committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature; comparable conservation and biodiversity mission with broader scientific and policy remit, operating as an advisory and standards body.
• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB): French public agency responsible for biodiversity protection that co-governs marine parks like PNMBA referenced by SEPANSO; comparable reserve oversight role but state-backed and considerably larger.
• Conservatoire du littoral: French public agency acquiring and managing coastal natural sites; comparable in its management of protected natural areas along the French coast including Aquitaine, but operates as a national public entity.
• France Nature Environnement (FNE): National federation to which SEPANSO belongs; FNE unites ~3,500 associations nationally and provides the closest comparable umbrella structure, but at national scale and with broader remit than SEPANSO's regional focus.
• WWF France: Major international environmental NGO with French branch; shares the donation/membership funding model and species/habitat conservation mission, but operates at national and global scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SEPANSOAquitaine
• Facebookfacebook.com/fedsep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sepanso
• Instagraminstagram.com/sepansoaquitaine

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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