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[H1] The Nature Conservancy

[H2] Stepping Up Progress in this Defining Decade
Alongside communities, we’re urgently clearing obstacles and finding solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Who We Are
We are dedicated staff, scientists and members advancing effective, lasting conservation in more than 80 countries and territories.

What We Do
To make the highest possible impact on the climate and biodiversity crises between now and 2030, we’re developing breakthrough ideas, amplifying local leaders and influencing policy.

How To Help
There are so many ways to make positive change for our planet. Volunteer with us. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint. Donate to conservation work.

Where We Work
Dense rainforests, remote coral reefs and the hearts of major cities. Our strategies are as diverse as the habitats and geographies in which we work.

Cascade Head Preserve
Forest located on The Nature Conservancy's Cascade Head Preserve, north of Lincoln City, Oregon. ©
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[H2] Our Mission

[H3] Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends
Every acre we protect and every river mile we restore begins with you. Your support helps us take on the dual threats of climate change and biodiversity loss across 80+ countries and territories.

Donate Now

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Get our latest conservation news and see how we’re protecting our natural world.

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Our Goals for 2030
We’re racing to hit these targets to help the world reverse climate change and biodiversity loss. Together, we find the paths to make change possible.
View Our Priorities

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3B

Avoid or sequester 3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually—the same as taking 650 million cars off the road every year.

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100M

Help 100 million people at severe risk of climate-related emergencies by safeguarding habitats that protect communities.

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650M

Conserve 650 million hectares—a land area twice the size of India—of biodiverse habitats such as forests, grasslands and desert.

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4B

Conserve 4 billion hectares of marine habitat—more than 10% of the world’s oceans—through protected areas, sustainable fishing and more.

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1M+30M

Conserve 1 million kilometers of rivers—enough to stretch 25 times around the globe—plus 30 million hectares of lakes and wetlands.

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45M

Support the leadership of 45 million people from Indigenous and local communities in stewarding their environment and securing rights.

View Our Priorities

[H2] What’s New in Nature
Recent updates, immersive stories and informative educational articles from around The Nature Conservancy.

[H3] Nature's Dividends
Conservation is a cost-effective way to grow the U.S. economy, protect public safety and reduce healthcare costs.
explore the research

[H3] Fire on the Ground
Controlled burning and cultural fire restore western dry forests.
Learn about prescribed fire

Nature Conservancy Magazine

[H2] What Is the Future of Coral Reefs?
As oceans warm and corals face a precipice, scientists are delivering new strategies that could give reefs a fighting chance.

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more magazine stories

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Endangered
The future of corals is uncertain but conservationists are giving them a fighting chance.

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Are We There Yet?

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Southern Road Trips for Bird and Wildlife Watchers
Where the call of the open road meets the call of the wild.

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The Ultimate Appalachians Road Trip
Join us on an unforgettable road trip through the breathtaking Appalachians and experience nature at its finest.

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Take a Midwest Nature Road Trip
Explore Midwest landscapes on a nature-filled road trip featuring scenic stops, wildlife watching, trails and more through protected prairies, lakes and forests.

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Six Spectacular Places to Experience the Sagebrush Sea
You’ll find abundant wildlife and stunning scenery…often with a fraction of the crowds you’ll find at the popular national parks.

By Matthew L. Miller

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Discover Conservation Near You
Explore what The Nature Conservancy is doing in your community and support local conservation.

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Fishermen from Pate Island
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What We Do

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Our Goals for 2030

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The Magic Waterfall
Sunrise waterfall in Iceland.

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[H3] We have years, not decades, to take on the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. But by working together, we’re overcoming barriers to the solutions our planet needs.

[H2] Together, we find a way.

The Opportunity

Our Goals

Challenges Explained

Our Solutions

Our Work

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Lord Howe Island
Islands total only a small fraction of our planet’s land area yet host extraordinary concentrations of unique species.
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[H2] Our Window of Opportunity Is Open Now

Our planet faces the interconnected crises of rapid climate change and biodiversity loss. We have years, not decades, to address these existential threats.
The science is clear: We must act now to halt catastrophic climate change and biodiversity loss. What we do between now and 2030 will determine whether we slow warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius—the level scientists agree will avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Our actions will also determine whether we conserve enough land and water to slow the rapid acceleration of species loss. If we do both, we will safeguard people from the disastrous effects of these crises.
So much can occur in a single lifetime. Three-quarters of the carbon dioxide emissions driven by humans have occurred since 1950. We have seen a nearly 70% average decline of birds, amphibians, mammals, fish and reptiles since just 1970.
There is no time for delay.

Global Insights.
Check out our latest thinking and real-world solutions to some of the most complex challenges facing people and the planet today.

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[H2] The Nature Conservancy’s 2030 Goals

Our approach reflects decades of learning and refining, and the special role TNC can play side-by-side with partners, communities and decision-makers across the globe:

Watch: A future where people and nature thrive

A Bridge to a Better 2030 (5:00)
Imagine it's 2030: climate emissions are finally stabilizing and nature is returning to health. This can be our future if we make strides to halt climate change and biodiversity loss this decade. See The Nature Conservancy's goals for 2030.

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Cumberland forest project: Sunrise aerial image taken near the border of Tennessee and Kentucky of land protected by The Nature Conservancy's Cumberland Forest Project.

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Mangroves Port Douglas, Queensland.

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Fishing fleet Near Ancon, Peru.

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Parque Nacional do Iguaçu Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

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San Juan River The San Juan River flows through Navajo Lake State Park in northwestern New Mexico.

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Seeds in fruit Seeds in fruit used for dyes and make-up in Las Marias, an indigenous Pech community.

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Cumberland forest project: Sunrise aerial image taken near the border of Tennessee and Kentucky of land protected by The Nature Conservancy's Cumberland Forest Project.
© Cameron Davidson

[H3] Carbon Emissions

[H4] Reduce or store 3 gigatons of CO2 emissions yearly
We will use the power of nature and the strength of policy and markets to reduce emissions, support renewable energy, and store carbon to reach our goal of avoiding or sequestering 3 billion metric tons (about 3.31 billion tons) of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

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Mangroves Port Douglas, Queensland.
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[H3] Helping People

[H4] Benefit 100 million people
We will help 100 million people at severe risk of climate-related emergencies by protecting and restoring the health of natural habitats—from mangroves and reefs to floodplains and forests—that help protect communities from storm surge, extreme rainfall, severe wildfires and sea level rise.

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Fishing fleet Near Ancon, Peru.
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[H3] Our Ocean

[H4] Conserve nearly 10 billion acres of ocean
We will conserve 4 billion hectares (9.9 billion acres) of ocean through new and better-managed protected areas, global-scale sustainable fishing, innovative financing, and positive policy changes to how the world governs the seas.

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Parque Nacional do Iguaçu Parque Nacional do Iguaçu
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[H3] Healthy Lands

[H4] Conserve 1.6 billion acres of land
We will partner with communities around the globe to conserve 650 million hectares (about 1.6 billion acres) of land. Together we will restore and improve management of working lands, support the leadership of Indigenous Peoples as land stewards, and conserve critical forests, grasslands and other habitats rich in carbon and biodiversity.

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San Juan River The San Juan River flows through Navajo Lake State Park in northwestern New Mexico.
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[H3] Freshwater

[H4] Conserve more than 620,000 miles of rivers
We will conserve 1 million kilometers (621,000 miles) of river systems and 30 million hectares (74 million acres) of lakes and wetlands by engaging in collaborative partnerships, promoting innovative solutions, and supporting policies that improve the quality and amount of water available in freshwater ecosystems and to communities.

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Seeds in fruit Seeds in fruit used for dyes and make-up in Las Marias, an indigenous Pech community.
© Erika Nortemann/The Nature Conservancy

[H3] Local Leaders

[H4] Support 45 million local stewards
We support 45 million people whose well-being and livelihoods depend on healthy oceans, freshwater, and lands. We will partner with Indigenous People and other local communities to learn from and support their leadership in stewarding their environment, securing rights to resources, improving economic opportunities, and shaping their future.

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[H2] Our Challenges, Explained

[H3] Solving Climate Change
In this video, it’s the future, and we look back on how we saved the world. Spoiler alert: we did it with nature. How? In the 2020s, we learned that nature could pull 11 billion metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere.
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[H3] Biodiversity Explained
What if all the variety on the planet disappeared? It could happen. Extinctions are happening faster than ever. We must prioritize biodiversity for the health of our environment, food supply and economies.
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TNC 2030 Goals in Action

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Our Priorities Around the World
Explore this map to see The Nature Conservancy’s key initiatives around the world to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

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Natural Climate Solutions
Natural climate solutions are conservation, restoration and improved land management actions that increase carbon storage across the globe.

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Maintain Climate Momentum
With record investments in clean energy and climate-smart food and forests beginning to flow, the U.S. is poised to reduce carbon pollution and usher in a prosperous, equitable, secure future.

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Renewable Energy Transition
We no longer need to choose between abundant energy and a cleaner environment. A renewable energy revolution is happening across the globe.

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[H2] How You Can Help
Be part of the solution and help protect our planet.

Donate to our Mission

Get Involved

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Save Nature Around the Globe
Join The Nature Conservancy as we protect landscapes and habitats around the world to ensure all life can thrive.

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Membership & Giving

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Donate to Our Mission

Why Give to The Nature Conservancy

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Laohegou Nature Reserve, Pingwu County, Sichuan Province, China

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Contact Us

Phone: 800-628-6860

Email: member@tnc.org

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Why Donate to The Nature Conservancy?

Do your part to create a more sustainable future for our planet. Donate today and you’ll be a member, funding urgent direct conservation and advocacy. The power to protect and restore nature—now and for the next generation—is in your hands.

Donate

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By the Numbers

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80+

We impact conservation in over 80 countries and territories.

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100+

We operate more than 100 marine conservation projects.

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1000+

We have more than 1,000 scientists on staff.

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125M+

We have protected more than 125 million acres of land.

[H2] What Your Donation Supports
When you donate, you play a direct role in our critical, on-the-ground conservation and effective advocacy work. Here are just a few examples of the kind of important wins your support makes possible:

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Planting Trees to Tackle Climate Change

In West Virginia alone, we’re planting more than 400,000 native trees that help capture carbon. It’s part of our larger goal here to protect at least 100,000 acres of Appalachian forests—twice the size of Acadia National Park—in the next few years.

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Conserving Wildlife

We expanded our 20 years of bison conservation, spanning 12 TNC preserves across North America, into a new bison program at Great Sand Dunes National Park through a partnership with the National Park Service.

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Restoring Reefs

We’re partnering with shellfish growers hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic to buy their oysters and rebuild imperiled shellfish reefs. 5 million oysters will help rebuild reefs at 20 restoration sites in New England, the Mid-Atlantic and Washington.

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A park visitor hiking to Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Gift and Estate Planning

You can make a world of a difference for nature through a lasting gift in your will or estate plan. Your giving options may allow you to save on taxes, receive income for life or enjoy other financial benefits.

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[H2] More Ways To Give
Choose a way to give that’s right for you.

Honor Someone Special
Recognize loved ones with a donation in their honor or as a memorial gift.

Monthly Giving
Easy and always under your control, monthly giving helps defend our natural world all year long.

Gift Memberships
Share the inspiration of taking on nature’s biggest challenges by giving a gift membership.

Donor Advised Funds
Manage your charitable giving through an existing giving account or create a DAF with The Nature Conservancy.

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Give With Confidence

We want every member of the public to know as much as possible about how carefully and effectively The Nature Conservancy uses your donations.

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[H2] Why donate? Our members’ own words say it best:

"Your mission is my mission. Thank you for the work you do to protect and promote our planet." – Maureen, FL
"I care about the natural world. The survival of all life depends on it!" – Randi, CA
"The Nature Conservancy does great work in saving important lands for conservation." – Larry, IA
"There is only one Earth. And once our wild places are gone, they are gone forever."– Paul, MA

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Fundraising Near You

Our canvassers, or face-to-face fundraisers, are here to talk with you about the work of The Nature Conservancy and how you can support nature with a monthly or recurring gift.

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A Prothonotary Warbler forages at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
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Why Donate to The Nature Conservancy?

Do your part to create a more sustainable future for our planet. Donate today and you’ll be a member, funding urgent direct conservation and advocacy. The power to protect and restore nature—now and for the next generation—is in your hands.

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About Us

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Who We Are

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Biologist for the Conservation Institute (ARCI), Gina Kent, climbs a loblolly pine in Withlacoochee State Forest, Florida, in search of swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus) nests. Since swallow-tailed kite nests are at the tops of trees, biologists use climbing techniques to monitor and in certain circumstances band swallow-tailed kite chicks.

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The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 1,000 scientists, we impact conservation in 83 countries and territories: 39 by direct conservation impact and 44 through partners.

[H2] Our Mission and Vision

[H3] Our Mission
To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

[H3] Our Vision
A world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.
Our Goals for 2030

Watch: A future where people and nature thrive

Our Thriving Planet, Our Beating Hearts (3:18)
The stakes for our planet have never been higher. Neither has our ambition. Because when we give nature a chance, it comes back stronger.

[H2] Together, We Find A Way
We must boldly address the biodiversity and climate crises. We're overcoming barriers to the change our planet needs.

Our Priorities for 2030
What we do between now and 2030 will determine whether we avoid the worst impacts of climate change, conserve enough habitat to slow down species loss, and safeguard people.

Frequently Asked Questions
How may we help you? Find answers to common questions about The Nature Conservancy. Learn about the organization's outreach, membership program, careers and more.

How You Can Help
Get involved with The Nature Conservancy by volunteering, attending live or virtual events, taking direct action and lowering your carbon footprint.

Donate to Our Mission
Donate today and you’ll be a member, funding urgent direct conservation and advocacy where its needed most around the world.

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By the Numbers

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80+

We impact conservation in over 80 countries and territories.

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100+

We operate more than 100 marine conservation projects.

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1,000+

We have more than 1,000 scientists on staff.

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125M+

We have protected more than 125 million acres of land.

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Cooper Lake in Alaska. The creek draining the lake is colored red by tannins from the surrounding vegetation.
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Our Leaders

Meet the experts, scientists, leadership and staff that embody The Nature Conservancy’s spirit of innovation and drive to deliver tangible lasting results for both people and nature.

Meet Our People

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Zulfa Hassan (center, in blue), chairlady of the Mtangawanda Women's Association, and a group of women plant mangroves in a TNC-led mangrove restoration project.

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Achieving Across Common Ground and Great Divides

We develop breakthrough ideas, forge new paths to conservation funding, guide game-changing decisions and amplify local and Indigenous leadership.

How We Work

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An Organization You Can Trust

As a leading global charity, we put every dollar donated to work efficiently and effectively to make the greatest impact possible for conservation.

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