Lonxanet

Lonxanet is a Spanish brand and foundation dedicated to sustainable small-scale fishing. Its official website describes it as developing strategies for artisanal fishing that is socially, economically, environmentally, and institutionally sustainable. The organization operates under the name Fundación Lonxanet para la pesca sostenible and has been active for over two decades, with its homepage stating '21 años promoviendo estrategias para la pesca sostenible' (21 years promoting strategies for sustainable fishing). Lonxanet's work spans several flagship initiatives. Lonxanet Directo is presented as the first online marketer of artisanal fishing products in the European Union. Mar de Lira is described as the first marine tourism initiative for artisanal fishing in Spain. The Reserva Marina 'Os Miñarzos' is highlighted as Spain's first co-managed marine reserve. These projects illustrate the brand's integrated approach, linking direct sales, tourism, and marine conservation. The foundation also engages in international advocacy, with its website noting influence on the agenda of states through United Nations processes such as Río+20 and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Its homepage provides a snapshot of its reach: 90% of participants in its processes are artisanal fishers, and it reports an 85% response rate to the calls it organizes. It cites FAO 2022 data to underline the global importance of small-scale fishing: 90% of workers in the fishing sector worldwide, 50% of consumed fish from artisanal fishing, and 52 million artisanal fishers compared to 9 million employed in industrial fishing. While the exact founding year is not provided in the available evidence, the '21 years' claim suggests the organization began around the early 2000s. Lonxanet operates primarily in Spain and the European Union, with a focus on Galicia, where its marine reserve and tourism initiatives are based. The brand is a non-profit foundation, not a publicly listed company, and its commercial activities (such as Lonxanet Directo) support its mission. No parent company or owner is indicated in the evidence.

Lonxanet is a Spanish foundation and brand focused on sustainable small-scale fishing. According to its official website, it has been promoting strategies for sustainable fishing for 21 years, which places its origins in the early 2000s. The organization is based in Galicia, Spain, a region with a strong artisanal fishing tradition. Over its history, Lonxanet has launched several pioneering initiatives. Lonxanet Directo was established as the first online marketer of artisanal fishing products in the European Union, creating a direct sales channel for small-scale fishers. Mar de Lira became the first marine tourism initiative for artisanal fishing in Spain, offering experiences that connect tourists with fishing communities. The Reserva Marina 'Os Miñarzos' was created as Spain's first co-managed marine reserve, involving fishers and other stakeholders in its governance. The foundation has also engaged in international advocacy, participating in United Nations processes such as Río+20 and promoting Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). Its work emphasizes the role of artisanal fishing, citing FAO 2022 data that 90% of workers in the global fishing sector are artisanal fishers, 50% of consumed fish comes from artisanal fishing, and there are 52 million artisanal fishers compared to 9 million employed in industrial fishing. Lonxanet's approach integrates social, economic, environmental, and institutional sustainability. It reports that 90% of participants in its processes are artisanal fishers and an 85% response rate to its calls. The organization remains active, operating primarily in Spain and the European Union.

• Lonxanet Directo launched as the first online marketer of artisanal fishing products in the European Union.

• Mar de Lira launched as the first marine tourism initiative for artisanal fishing in Spain.

• Reserva Marina 'Os Miñarzos' established as Spain's first co-managed marine reserve.

• Participation in Río+20 United Nations conference on sustainable development.

• Promotion of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water).

Non-profit foundation and brand promoting socially, economically, environmentally, and institutionally sustainable artisanal fishing.

• Lonxanet Directo

  First online marketer of artisanal fishing products in the European Union.

• Mar de Lira

  First marine tourism initiative for artisanal fishing in Spain.

• Reserva Marina 'Os Miñarzos'

  First co-managed marine reserve in Spain.

1. 1Fundación Lonxanet para la pesca sosteniblefundacionlonxanet.org
2. 2Lonxanetwikidata.org