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Why We’re EffectiveThe Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951. See below why the Conservancy is so effective — and learn how you can make an investment in our work.
We’re scientists. Our hundreds of staff scientists have pioneered countless conservation solutions — from regrowing coral reefs to planning dams to mapping wildlife corridors. Learn more 
We’re collaborators. The Conservancy is expert at building coalitions with indigenous communities, governments, businesses and non-profits — especially to increase financing for conservation. Learn more 
We’re local and global. We work in 32 countries and all 50 United States, but we use our resources wisely — focusing on effectively protecting the world’s most ecologically important places. 
We leverage our results. Some groups specialize in policy, others in landscape conservation — but only the Conservancy is positioned to do both. That’s how we can expand our best projects to scales where they make a difference. Learn more Learn MoreLearn more about how you can make an investment in our work.  Learn why Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaulator, rates the Conservancy as an exceptional, four star charity. 
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible. 
Inspiring StoriesSee our surprising new work to protect forests worldwide — from stopping civil conflict to letting bears “text message” us. Learn more 
Our ScienceCheck out our latest reports, read Q&As with our scientists and check out Cool Green Science, our conservation blog! 
Our InitiativesClimate change, marine, fresh water and protected areas — see how the Conservancy covers some of the hottest issues on Planet Earth. Nature pictures (left to right, top to bottom): Photos
© Miguel Luis Fairbanks (Rachel Wolstenholme, the Santa Cruz Island Restoration Manager for The Nature Conservancy, uses radio telemetry to attempt to track the captive foxes that had been released the previous evening);
© Mark Godfrey/TNC (Sanjayan working with local professional scuba divers and non-governmental conservation organization staff);
© Kal Muller (Landscape of Komodo National Park in Indonesia);
© Peter Mous/TNC (Conservancy staff members Mattheus Halim and Andreas Muljadi kneel next to a turtle nest containing egg shells during a turtle survey program at Komodo National Park in Indonesia);
© Carlton Ward Jr. (Florida black bear);
© Mark Godfrey/TNC (A researcher, member of the Butterflies and moths team for the 2006 Potomac Gorge BioBlitz, prepares a sample box);
© David Wachenfeld/Triggerfish Images (A diver, one member of a team of international scientists and managers, measures a sea cucumber during a underwater survey of the coastal waters off the Solomon Islands)Close   |
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