Conservation and outreach initiatives
At fundación Moeve, we believe that conserving biodiversity is only possible if we all work together. That’s why we drive outreach and awareness initiatives that bring biodiversity closer to schools, families, local communities, and professionals.
Through participatory activities and educational programs, we create spaces that inspire new generations and strengthen our shared commitment to protecting the environment.
Opening our spaces to the public
We promote environmental education to connect people with nature.
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Initiatives on-the-ground
Laguna Primera de Palos, Huelva
We promote scientific, maintenance, educational, and public-use activities so that people can learn about the lagoon’s biodiversity and history and understand the vital role wetlands play in climate adaptation.
We organize guided tours and involve the public in restoring this wetland of exceptional natural value, strengthening society’s connection with its natural heritage. Laguna Primera de Palos has welcomed more than 90,000 visitors in total through these awareness programs and environmental tours.
Since 1999, our goal has been to improve the wetland’s ecological status, increase public knowledge of it, and encourage responsible environmental behavior. Through these efforts, Moeve became the first energy company in Spain to restore a natural site that is now a Ramsar Wetland within the Natura 2000 network.
Madrevieja Environmental Station, San Roque, Cádiz
The Madrevieja Environmental Station, a natural area restored and managed by fundación Moeve since June 2010, aims to bring the public closer to the rich native flora and fauna of one of the most distinctive wetlands in the Campo de Gibraltar area.
We carry out research, guided tours, educational activities, and outreach initiatives for the education community, families, local visitors, and organizations interested in wetland conservation, raising awareness of the ecological importance of wetlands and the need to preserve them in an area under heavy environmental pressure. Since opening to the public in 2014, the Madrevieja Environmental Station has welcomed more than 10,392 visitors and over 4,000 schoolchildren.
These activities strengthen public commitment to nature and improve the region’s environmental quality.
Outreach and conservation programs in Marismas del Odiel, Huelva
We carry out scientific, restoration and maintenance, outreach, and biodiversity monitoring activities in Marismas del Odiel, a Biosphere Reserve and one of the most important wetlands on Europe’s southern Atlantic coast.
Through workshops, interpretive tours, and educational activities, we have spent 30 years raising awareness of emblematic species such as the osprey and highlighting the site’s ecological importance.
Our aim is to raise awareness of the marshes’ ecological value, support the conservation of endangered birds, and promote good environmental practices among students, families, environmental organizations, local residents, and visitors.
We know that these initiatives help protect birds and their habitats while building environmental awareness and promoting responsible tourism.
Environmental education at the Dunas del Odiel Botanical Garden
We design tours, workshops, and educational activities that introduce young people to the rich diversity of species and ecosystems around Dunas del Odiel.
Through these annual workshops, we foster respect for nature and environmental awareness, with a special focus on vulnerable coastal ecosystems, bringing biodiversity closer to people from an early age.
Workshops and resources
Biodiversity conference
First held in La Línea de la Concepción in 2023, this annual conference brings together experts, public authorities, social organizations, and members of the public to share ideas and work together on the conservation of ecosystems across the Iberian Peninsula.
Through talks, panel discussions, and educational exhibitions, we highlight the crucial role of wetlands. We foster a space open to everyone, with a special emphasis on participation from specialists, institutions, the university community, and the nonprofit sector.
Through this conference, we are building a lasting network for environmental dialogue that shares scientific knowledge and opens our ecosystems to the research community, multiplying partnerships for their protection.
World Wetlands Day Educational Workshop
Every February 2, we join in celebrating World Wetlands Day by organizing educational events packed with workshops, guided tours, and fun activities in Palos de la Frontera and San Roque.
These activities are designed for students ages 9 to 11 who are already learning in class about the importance of caring for the environment. Each year, more than 1,000 schoolchildren take part with us, discovering in a hands-on, engaging way why wetlands are essential to curbing climate change and protecting life.
“Peque Huertos y Hábitos Saludables” (“Little Gardens and Healthy Habits”) school program, Tenerife
This program promotes the creation of sustainable school gardens, connecting young children with the values of biodiversity, sustainability, and healthy eating.
Through hands-on learning and direct experience, students and teachers discover the natural cycle of food, nurturing respect and care for the planet from an early age and encouraging a healthier way of life.
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Guide with IUCN-Med
We work with IUCN-Med (the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation) to develop and share a practical guide to designing restoration projects based on Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
This tool draws on real-world restoration experience in the wetlands we manage. It is presented at forums and public events and serves as a valuable training and technical resource for public authorities, NGOs, site managers, and environmental professionals.