The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Founded in the United States through grassroots action in 1951, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. With more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of a diverse staff and over 1,000 scientists, the organization impacts conservation in 83 countries and territories across all continents.
TNC tackles the dual threats of climate change and biodiversity loss through science-based solutions, policy expertise, sustainable financing, and collaborative partnerships. The organization has protected more than 125 million acres of land worldwide and operates more than 100 marine conservation projects. Grounded by decades of local on-the-ground experience, TNC maximizes its ability to affect change by bringing together real-world solutions, amplifying local and Indigenous leadership, and influencing policy across the political spectrum. The organization's ambitious 2030 goals include avoiding or sequestering 3 billion metric tons of carbon emissions annually, helping 100 million people at severe risk of climate-related emergencies, conserving 650 million hectares of biodiverse habitats, and protecting 4 billion hectares of marine habitat.
