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A wide, flat body of water is nestled in a mountain valley; the sun peeks through mountain peaks at the edge of the water.
The Una River Una National Park in Bosnia and Herzegovina © Ken Geiger/TNC
TNC Europe 2024 Year in Review cover.
2024 Year in Review

Celebrating 15 years of action for climate and nature in Europe—and from Europe—to support TNC's 2030 goals

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Protecting Nature and Tackling Climate Change in Europe and from Europe

Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most critical issues of our time, and Europe’s environmental leadership influences the world. In Europe, The Nature Conservancy leverages science, policy, finance and proven experience from nearly seven decades of success in over 80 countries to drive globally relevant strategies in Europe and from Europe for lasting conservation impact.

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Yellow water-lily in River Wensum (a chalk stream) near Bintree Watermill, Norfolk, England.

Clear Waters: Chalk rivers are rare but mighty. In Norfolk, England, restoring these rivers can help people and nature.

Chalk streams are ancient and globally rare—and most are found in England. In Norfolk, farmers and community members are trying to save these natural wonders and keep water flowing to their own taps.

Feb 2025

Aerial of the Wendling Beck in Norfolk, England.

Building Towards Nature Markets for the European Union

Based on research on biodiversity credits, net gain principles and successful case studies, Nature Markets paper highlights the potential to support EU Member States in introducing these schemes.

By Noor Yafai | Feb 2025

The blooming season. Integrating nature and people in the clean energy transition.

How to make the EU’s Industrial Deal Clean, Green and Fair?

Clean Industrial Deal is part of the new EU Commission’s agenda to bolster European industry’s competitiveness.

By Rebecca Humphries | Feb 2025

Ariel view of Aleksandar Dedinec, Viktor Andonov and Igor Vejnovic walking through the solar panels in “Oslomej Solar Power Plant 3” near Oslomej in North Macedonia.

Going smart to go fast: A blueprint for accelerating renewable energy deployment sustainably across Europe

The Operational Blueprint: Designation of Renewables Acceleration Areas serves as a practical guide for decision-makers and experts across the Energy Community region.

Feb 2025

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Life Colour During the wet season the Gulf of Carpentaria in north Queensland holds a myriad of winding rivers, estuaries, creeks & streams that create one of nature's vivid landscapes. © Scott Portelli/TNC Photo Contest 2021

European Finance for Global Conservation

Public and private funding from Europe goes to support some of TNC's most innovative global strategies to combat climate change and protect nature.

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    Nature Bonds

    TNC’s Nature Bonds Program combines debt refinancing, science, planning and policy to help countries protect ecosystems and support communities. Learn more

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    Africa Forest Carbon Catalyst

    Africa has one-fifth of the planet’s remaining forests but is losing them faster than anywhere else. Better protection and restoration of these forest landscapes could reduce or remove 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Learn more

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    Regenerative Ranching and Agriculture in Latin America

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Watch: Stories from Europe

The Nature Conservancy in Europe: 2024 Year in Review (1:32) Europe has experienced extraordinary change since The Nature Conservancy (TNC) first began to engage on the continent 15 years ago. In honor of the organisation's 15th anniversary, we are taking stock of progress in Europe—to protect and restore fresh water, accelerate nature-inclusive renewable energy and help cities adapt to climate change—and from Europe to help achieve TNC's 2030 goals for nature and climate around the world.
Building Europe's Renewable Energy Future (4:54) By 2030, the world needs to triple total renewable energy capacity while protecting 30% of the earth’s land and sea. In Europe, that means an area roughly the size of Latvia may need to be converted for wind and solar installations—without harming nature and communities in the process. That’s where the power of smart siting comes in. The Nature Conservancy is working with policymakers, as well as business and community leaders across Europe to ensure a clean, green, and equitable energy transition.
Climate adaptation in Berlin (7:14) Discover how a Berlin neighbourhood is addressing climate change and enhancing urban resilience through an innovative, science-based climate adaptation plan focused on urban greening, heat mitigation, water management and community involvement. Mierendorffinsel is leading the way in collaborative climate action for a sustainable future.
River Champions: Protecting Europe's Last Wild Rivers (3:31) The Western Balkans region is home to some of Europe’s last free-flowing rivers. There is a growing movement of people in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia who are fighting to protect these unique ecosystems for generations to come. Together, we are United for Rivers.