In September, 2003, through the initiative and sponsorship of Via Natura, the Ministry of the Environment of Ecuador authorized the constitution of Terranova Foundation as a non profitable organization committed with the conservation of the ecosystem and sustainable development in the country.

Since then, Terranova has been helping in the prevention of deforestation by elaborating forest inventories in Ecuadorian National Parks. This is achieved thanks to the use of low frequency radars in cooperation with FOI, a government agency of Sweden.

In the Galapagos Islands, we have initiated a conservation campaign through the distribution of educational material with the participation of schools and local communities. Our main purpose is that islanders take conscience and respect for the ecosystem that surrounds them.

In addition to promoting donations onboard the MONSERRAT Yacht in Galapagos, Via Natura´s commitment is to support with Terranova´s administrative and operational costs, so that all contributions received are invested entirely on projects.