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Cleaning algae from coral in Hawaii Cleaning algae from coral in Hawaii © Ian Shive

Across aisles. Across sectors. Across borders.

The Nature Conservancy is tackling the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. Science determines where we focus and equity guides how we achieve lasting results. Grounded by decades of local on-the-ground experience, we maximize our ability to affect change by bringing together real-world solutions, policy expertise, sustainable financing and collaborative partnerships.

Acoustic recorder deployed in the forest. Each recorder collects more than 24 hours of continuous sound data, which scientists can use as a rough measure of biodiversity.
Acoustic Recorder Acoustic recorder deployed in the forest. Each recorder collects more than 24 hours of continuous sound data, which scientists can use as a rough measure of biodiversity. © Justine Hausheer/The Nature Conservancy

Evidence-Based Science

With a grounding in rigorous science, we take innovative conservation approaches from idea to impact, scaling to achieve system change.

How science drives us
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The United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA.
Washington, DC, USA. The United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA. © Devan King/The Nature Conservancy

Driving Policy

We use a practical, nonpartisan approach to show policymakers across the political spectrum how nature can provide effective solutions to major challenges like climate change.

How we influence policy
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Worker's clean solar panels for maximum efficiency at the power solar facility in Lancaster, California. Photo credit: © Dave Lauridsen
Worker's clean solar panels Worker's clean solar panels for maximum efficiency at the power solar facility in Lancaster, California. Photo credit: © Dave Lauridsen © Dave Lauridsen

Working with Companies

The private sector has a significant impact on our climate & our natural resources. That’s why we're applying our science & expertise to help businesses make better decisions.

How we guide businesses
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Yurok tribal members hold tanoak acorns gathered on traditional Yurok land in northern California near the Klamath River. The acorns are a staple of the Yurok tribe's diet, which they eat in (reconstituted) powder form.
Tanoak acorns Yurok tribal members hold tanoak acorns gathered on traditional Yurok land in northern California near the Klamath River. The acorns are a staple of the Yurok tribe's diet, which they eat in (reconstituted) powder form. © Kevin Arnold

Partnering with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Lasting conservation must actively involve the people linked to the natural systems we seek to protect. Their voices must be at the center of what we do. We are continually learning and growing in how we show up as an authentic, ethical partner.

How we learn from locals
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Dr. Steve Schill, Lead Scientist for TNC in the Caribbean, prepares a drone for launch. This will validate and verify the accuracy of the satellite and aerial mapping.
Constellation - drone Dr. Steve Schill, Lead Scientist for TNC in the Caribbean, prepares a drone for launch. This will validate and verify the accuracy of the satellite and aerial mapping. © Marjo Aho

Technology & Innovation

We must work smarter to achieve our conservation goals. New technologies & collaborations with private startups allow us to leverage the power of disruption to conserve faster.

How tech speeds us up
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Landscape in Anse Royale Beach, Mahé Island, Seychelles.
Seychelles Island Landscape in Anse Royale Beach, Mahé Island, Seychelles. © Jason Houston

Finance & Investing

By catalyzing more investment in nature's services, we can unlock new sources of capital that allow us to scale up our work far beyond what traditional funding can do alone.

How finance scales us up
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Volunteers working in a garden.
Connect With Nature Middle school children birdwatch and learn about the species of birds during the First State National Park's Bioblitz outside Wilmington, Delaware. On May 20 and 21, 2016, the Nature Conservancy and the National Parks Service partnered with National Geographic to execute the First State National Park's first Bioblitz. Over the course of the two-day event, over 800 observations were recording and more than 300 species were identified. More than 30 volunteers, 200 middle and high school students, and 100 community members participated in nature walks, species inventories and educational science experiments. © Devan King/TNC

Nature Lab Educator Resources

Nature Lab is The Nature Conservancy's youth curriculum hub. Access educational resources to teach students how nature works and how we can help keep it running strong.

How we teach our youth
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Building an oyster reef off of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Oyster Restoration Staff and partners build an artificial oyster reef in Hong Kong. © Kyle Obermann

Keep Up With Our Work

How are we are confronting the challenges of our time? Discover our victories, our challenges and the hope we bring to our work every day. Check out Our Insights.

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Our Goals for 2030

Tackling the climate and biodiversity crises over the next decade is a massive undertaking, and it involves countless partners, communities, funders, governments and businesses. With a grounding in rigorous science, we take innovative conservation approaches from idea to impact, scaling to achieve system change.

Our ambitious goals