The Nature Conservancy helps create, implement and defend policies related to conservation and climate action around the world. Our nonpartisan policy solutions are drawn from what we have learned from projects on the ground—guided by partners and grounded in science.
TNC works in 83 countries and territories: 39 by direct conservation impact and 44 through partners or policy engagements. Learn more about our policy work in some of those places.
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Tackling climate change is critical to protecting nature and people. TNC works to advance policies at the global, national, state and local levels that incorporate natural climate solutions, promote clean energy, and build climate resilience for habitats and communities. By collaborating with governments and partners worldwide, we aim to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and safeguard the natural systems that store carbon and regulate our climate. Our climate policy work is designed to deliver real, measurable impacts—helping create a sustainable future where both people and nature thrive.
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Protecting the world’s biodiversity is essential to maintaining the healthy ecosystems that support all life on Earth. TNC advocates for science-based policies and agreements that conserve critical habitats and restore degraded lands. Safeguarding nature’s diversity benefits wildlife but also strengthens the resilience of communities and economies. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, we influence policies that prevent species extinction and promote a balanced coexistence between humans and the natural world.
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A healthy ocean is vital for climate stability, food security and biodiversity. TNC champions policies that protect marine habitats and sustainably manage fisheries. Our work focuses on creating protected areas, supporting sustainable fishing practices and restoring ocean ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves. By working with governments, communities and partners, we aim to ensure that our ocean remains vibrant and productive for future generations, anchoring healthy ecosystems that benefit people and marine life alike.
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Transforming our agriculture and food systems is key to combating climate change and preventing further biodiversity loss. TNC promotes sustainable farming practices, such as responsible land management, to reduce environmental impacts and increase climate resilience. We support legislation that encourage local, regenerative food systems. Our goal is to create a future where agriculture sustains both people and the planet—nourishing a growing population while conserving the natural landscapes and ecosystems that underpin our shared well-being.
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With decades of trusted partnerships and experience engaging both public and private finance systems, TNC helps governments translate climate and biodiversity commitments into investable, actionable plans. By working with leading multilateral public finance institutions and mobilizing private capital through its impact-investment platform, TNC brings the financial and policy expertise needed to turn national priorities into durable, well-funded strategies.
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Explore how supply chain traceability can be used as a strategic tool to enable more sustainable agriculture and food systems.
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The Policy Resource Center showcases TNC’s decades of research, analysis, and practical experience—and provides the evidence base needed to shape policies that deliver lasting benefits for people and nature.
View and download our latest research and solutions to tackling the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
This policy brief looks at the tipping points of critical tropical forest and marine ecosystems and their impacts on global supply chains, weather patterns, and human displacement. Read the brief
This policy brief, developed by Canada's Nature Advantage, synthesizes new economic and policy research demonstrating how Natural Climate Solutions can unlock billions in value while strengthening Canada’s long-term economic resilience. Read the brief
This policy brief outlines the strategic and economic value of the Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP), emphasizing its role in modernizing dam operations to deliver ecosystem services while maintaining authorized uses across the United States. Read the brief
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