Iucn Nl

Name

Iucn Nl

Legal name

Stichting IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands Foundation

Website

https://iucn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

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), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation
• Environmental justice
• Land acquisition fund
• Habitat protection
• Sustainable supply chains

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: IUCN NL receives donations from individuals through its Landaankoopfonds (Land Acquisition Fund), with options for one-time donations via bank transfer, direct debit mandates, and donations through Geef.nl platform where approximately 98.5% of donations go directly to the fund.
2. Institutional Grants and Donor Funding: The organization receives funding from institutional donors including the Postcode Loterij (Dutch postcode lottery), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Flotilla Foundation, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) through NICFI, and others for specific projects and programs.
3. Tax-Exempt Status (ANBI): As a recognized 'algemeen nut beogende instelling' (public benefit institution), IUCN NL does not pay taxes on bequests or donations, enhancing the value of charitable contributions.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IUCN NL is a Dutch non-profit foundation that supports nature conservation and environmental justice by funding land acquisition through the Landaankoopfonds, regranting to local conservation organizations in biodiversity hotspots, protecting environmental defenders in Latin America, and providing biodiversity policy advice. It operates as the Dutch National Committee of IUCN and implements flagship programs including Nature's Heartbeat, PIDDA Rights, and the Basiskwaliteit Natuur knowledge program.

Product overview

IUCN NL is the Dutch National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, operating as a non-profit nature conservation organization rather than a traditional product company. The organization offers a range of conservation programs and services including the Landaankoopfonds for land acquisition, the Nature's Heartbeat program for locally-led conservation, the PIDDA Rights project for protecting environmental defenders in the Amazon, and the Basiskwaliteit Natuur knowledge programme. Their primary digital presence is their website, which serves as an informational platform about their conservation work. The organization also maintains the National Biodiversity Dashboard in collaboration with partners like Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Sovon Vogelonderzoek Nederland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Landaankoopfonds (Land Acquisition Fund): A fund that enables local conservation organizations worldwide to secure threatened nature by purchasing and protecting land for biodiversity conservation.
• Nature's Heartbeat
• Kennisprogramma Basiskwaliteit Natuur

Products and services

• Landaankoopfonds (Land Acquisition Fund) A fund that enables local conservation organizations worldwide to secure threatened nature by purchasing and protecting land for biodiversity conservation. Funded through individual donations with 100% (via direct debit) or ~98.5% (via Geef.nl) going directly to land acquisition.
• Nature's Heartbeat A flagship program supporting 30 conservation organizations in 5 countries across 7 landscapes around 10 Key Biodiversity Areas, based on trust-based funding principles that enable locally-led conservation.
• PIDDA Rights Project An inclusive protection program for environmental defenders in the Amazon, strengthening national protection systems with a gender-inclusive and intercultural approach, particularly supporting women and youth in Madre de Dios, Peru.
• Basiskwaliteit Natuur (Basic Nature Quality) Knowledge Programme A consortium-led knowledge program exploring how basic nature quality standards can be integrated into existing national and European policy frameworks, contributing to the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
• National Biodiversity Dashboard An independent online dashboard developed with Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Sovon showing the current status of Dutch biodiversity goals, providing indicators across four themes and fourteen goals for biodiversity recovery.
• Shallow-Water Seabed Mining Risk Exposure Project A project integrating science, community knowledge, and local policy measures to raise awareness about risks of shallow-water seabed mining in the Philippines, promoting no-go zones and coastal protection.
• Biodiversity Advisory Services for Organizations Advisory services offered to organizations on biodiversity, nature restoration, sustainable supply chains, and EUDR compliance, leveraging IUCN's global scientific authority and IUCN Red List expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,526 hectares protected via Landaankoopfonds in 2025 alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental (SPDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Peruvian environmental law organization and key partner for PIDDA project on inclusive protection of environmental defenders in Madre de Dios, Peru. SPDA leads training programs, develops protection mechanisms, and advocates for policy improvements with gender and intercultural approach.
• Federación Nativa del Río Madre de Dios y Afluentes (FENAMAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Indigenous federation representing native communities in Madre de Dios, Peru. Collaborates on community governance, territorial defense, and protection of indigenous rights in conservation areas.
• Comité de Gestión de la Reserva Nacional Tambopata (CDG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Community-based organization managing Tambopata National Reserve. Works on sustainable tourism, conservation, and community participation in natural resource management.
• Fundación para la Conservación y Desarrollo Sostenible (FCDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian foundation working on conservation and sustainable development. Collaborated on the 'Women in a degraded Amazon' report analyzing gender dynamics in the Colombian Amazon.
• Nature's Heartbeat Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram supporting conservation organizations in 5 countries across 7 landscapes around 10 Key Biodiversity Areas, based on trust-based funding approach.
• Geef.nlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch donation platform where approximately 98.5% of donations go directly to IUCN NL's Landaankoopfonds, with transparent donation tracking.
• Naturalis Biodiversity CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch biodiversity research center collaborating on the Basiskwaliteit Natuur (Basic Quality Nature) knowledge program and national biodiversity monitoring.
• Deltaplan BiodiversiteitsherstelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch coalition for biodiversity recovery, collaborating on Basiskwaliteit Natuur program and National Biodiversity Dashboard.
• SoortenNL/SovoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch species knowledge network and bird research organization, partner in biodiversity monitoring and Basiskwaliteit Natuur program.
• Vogelbescherming NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch bird protection organization, part of BirdLife International, collaborating on Basiskwaliteit Natuur knowledge program.
• WENR (Wettelijke Onderzoekstaken Natuur & Milieu)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch research institute for nature and environment, contributing to Basiskwaliteit Natuur program consortium.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal IUCN network provides scientific authority, global standards, and connection to 1,400+ member organizations and 16,000+ experts worldwide.
• Tropenbos InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-initiator of statement on investing in local leadership for tropical forest management and local economies, representing 20+ Dutch civil society organizations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tropenbos International: Dutch NGO focused on sustainable tropical forest management, co-initiator with IUCN NL of joint statements on local leadership. Shares similar ANBI status, Dutch policy focus, and forest governance partnerships.
• Fauna & Flora International (FFI): UK-based conservation NGO with analogous regranting model to local partners, focus on species and habitat protection in biodiversity hotspots, and trust-based local partnership approach.
• Wetlands International: Global wetland conservation NGO with strong Dutch roots and similar ANBI/government grant funding model. Both organizations work on protected area governance, migratory species, and international biodiversity policy implementation.
• Vogelbescherming Nederland: Dutch bird protection organization that is a BirdLife International partner and active IUCN member. Directly comparable as a Dutch conservation NGO with similar ANBI/CBF credentials, donor base, and policy engagement on biodiversity.
• WWF Netherlands (Wereld Natuur Fonds): Largest Dutch conservation NGO with comparable ANBI status, donor-funded model, and global project portfolio. Both organizations compete for Dutch lottery funding and individual donors while delivering biodiversity and species protection programs.
• Both ENDS: Dutch NGO focused on environmental justice, sustainable supply chains, and supporting environmental defenders in the Global South, with overlapping donor base and Latin America partnerships with IUCN NL.

Emerging players

• Naturalis Biodiversity Center: Dutch biodiversity research center collaborating with IUCN NL on the Basiskwaliteit Natuur knowledge program and National Biodiversity Dashboard; operates in adjacent biodiversity science and policy space.

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International: Global conservation NGO with comparable focus on biodiversity hotspots, indigenous partnerships, and corporate biodiversity advisory, including in the Amazon and Southeast Asia where IUCN NL also operates.
• IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): The global parent network of which IUCN NL is the Dutch National Committee. IUCN sets the Red List and global conservation standards; IUCN NL is the Dutch implementing arm with similar mission, beneficiaries, and funding model.
• The Nature Conservancy: One of the world's largest conservation NGOs, operating land acquisition funds analogous to IUCN NL's Landaankoopfonds and engaging in policy advocacy on nature restoration and corporate supply chains.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/iucn_nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iucn-nl

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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