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The Nature Conservancy advances policy solutions that work for people and nature. Our policy recommendations are drawn from the hands-on experience of decades of working with people from all walks of life, with businesses and industries, and with governments from the local, national and global levels.
We believe the health of natural systems and the welfare of human communities are closely linked, and that diverse public and private interests can work together to achieve lasting conservation success.
The Nature Conservancy uses a practical, nonpartisan approach and a firm basis in science to show policymakers how nature can provide effective solutions to major global challenges like improving water quality and security, climate change, sustainable agriculture and disaster risk reduction.
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Nature unites us. We all need healthy lands, clean water and clear air, so supporting these resources is something people across race, politics, class and other lines can work together to support.
How You Can Help
Your voice is the best tool to help us drive policy changes. Lawmakers & government officials need to hear from you—their constituents—about what matters to you & your families. You have the power to influence their actions on critical conservation policies.
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2018 Ballot Measures
There is $15.2 billion for conservation within reach this fall through ballot measures in the 2018 elections. Here's a rundown of each measure.
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Nature Unites Us
Nature brings people together, even across the political divide in Washington.
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Climate, Courage and the Ambition We Need Now
Yes, we need bigger, bolder commitments—but it’s in the devilish details of action where progress happens.
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Can We Talk Climate?
Seven in 10 Americans believe climate change is happening and 6 in 10 are worried about it. Yet more than half of Americans rarely—if ever—talk about climate change with their friends and families.*
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Influencing policy decisions is critical but complicated work. Let us know if you need more information on conservation policy priorities around the globe.