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2023
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Beyond the Megawatt
August 2023
Optimizing Impact of Clean Energy Procurement: Growing Demand for Social and Environmental Outcomes
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Power With Purpose
June 2023
Driving Change Through Clean Energy Procurement. This case study shares the lessons learned and best practices for applying the 3C framework based on a national procurement process. The study describes the partnership between electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian and The Nature Conservancy.
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Article 6 Explainer
May 2023
Questions and answers about the COP27 decisions on carbon markets and what they mean for NDCs, nature, and the voluntary carbon markets.
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To Trade or Not to Trade
May 2023
Options for operationalizing corresponding adjustments under Article 6.
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Una Receta Para el Impacto
March 2023
Componentes clave para que las empresas impulsen un impacto medible en la salud de las cuencas hidrográficas.
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Offsets As Ordered
February 2023
The authors sought to uncover what due diligence buyers conduct when they transact carbon credits. Through this study they hope to help buyers share insights to ease the due diligence process and help buyers advocate for high quality in carbon markets. Download the report
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2022
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30x30 Coral Reef Restoration
December 2022
This paper reviews the role of coral reef restoration in the context of climate change and global 30 by 30 targets, arguing that while restoration should not be used as a silver-bullet in the face of global declines, it has an important role to play to deliver social and ecological goals. Download the Paper
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Eligibility Requirements for REDD+ Standards
November 2022
This report (an update of 2021 version) provides an overview of seven REDD+ standards, as well as the sources of finance for which they are eligible. Our goal is to simplify the understanding of various standards, funding sources, and markets for REDD+ in order to facilitate access to REDD+ finance. Visit the REDD+ Standards Tool
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Inland Water Ecosystem Briefing
November 2022
Explicit inclusion of inland water ecosystems in the area-based conservation targets and indicators is critical to recover and safeguard the most threatened and least protected ecosystems and biodiversity on the planet. This briefing provides an overview of the evidence for this recommendation.
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Pacific Coast Fisheries Diversification Framework
October 2022
This document can be a vital resource for communities making determinations about what kinds of fisheries activities to engage in, what kind of fisheries permit and quota assets to invest in, what kind of infrastructure investments to make, and what kind of market activities to engage in.
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Natural Climate Solutions Handbook
September 2022
A technical guide for assessing nature-based mitigation opportunities in countries. More information in English
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Guide des Solutions Climatiques Naturelles
September 2022
Guide technique pour évaluer les opportunités d’atténuation basées sur la nature dans les pays. More information in French
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Panduan Solusi Iklim Alami Buku Pedoman
September 2022
Panduan Teknis untuk Menilai Peluang Mitigasi Berbasis Alam di Negara-negara More information in Indonesian
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Manual de Soluções Climáticas Naturais
September 2022
Manual técnico para avaliação de oportunidades nacionais de mitigação baseada na natureza More information in Portuguese
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Manual de Soluciones Naturales al Cambio Climático
September 2022
Una guía técnica para evaluar las oportunidades de mitigación basadas en la naturaleza a nivel nacional More information in Spanish
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Ufumbuzi wa Hali ya Tabianchi Mwongozo
September 2022
Mwongozo wa Kiufundi wa Kutathmini Fursa zitokanazo na utunzaji mazingira wa katika nchi Mbalimbali More information in Swahili
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Financing Nature for Water Security
July 2022
TNC and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) outline a tested process for designing, implementing and financing watershed investment programs that drive long-term water security outcomes for people and nature. More information
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The Bioeconomy of Pará's Socio-biodiversity
June 2022
Results and public policy recommendations from TNC Brazil, BID and Natura. More information
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A Recipe for Impact
March 2022
Key Ingredients for Companies to Drive Measurable Impact in Watershed Health
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Hurricane Damages to Mangrove Forests
March 2022
Severe storms can damage mangroves which deliver much-needed coastal resilience to communities. TNC, UNAM, & CINVESTAV document the threats to mangroves, techniques to restore mangroves, and costs of restoration to evaluate the potential use of mangrove insurance to protect/restore these assets.
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Article 6 Answers to Common Questions
January 2022
This TNC-produced summary reflects on UNFCCC COP26 progress in setting rules for international cooperation through carbon markets, also known as “Article 6.” More information: Article 6 Answers to Common Questions
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Bioeconomy in the State of Pará (Full Report)
February 2022
In the State of Pará, Brazil, the diversity of the flora contributes to the economy and keeping forests standing is more profitable than cutting them down. This is the first study of the whole value chain of biodiversity in a State.
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Bioeconomy in the State of Pará (Exec. Summary)
Februrary 2022
The executive summary of the report 'Socio-biodiversity Bioeconomy in the State of Pará' Download the Executive Summary in Spanish
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2021
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Comparative Analysis of Risks to Coral Reefs
December 2021
Report: Comparative Analysis of Risks Faced by the World's Coral Reefs More information: Reef Resilience Network
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Natural Climate Solutions Handbook
October 2021
A technical guide for assessing nature-based mitigation opportunities in countries More information on Natural Climate Solutions
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Foodscapes: Toward Food System Transition
October 2021
New ways of envisioning, managing and implementing the transitions necessary for the full-scale transformation of our global food system More information
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The Playbook for Climate Finance
October 2021
The Playbook for Climate Finance presents innovative strategies that can help fund the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as adaptive measures for climate-vulnerable communities around the world. More information
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Biodiversity Net Gain in England
October 2021
This paper seeks to support the development and implementation of England’s biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy. It provides a framework that can help other countries exploring biodiversity offset markets.
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Measuring Corporate Watershed Projects
August 2021
This report focuses on measuring and evaluating the impact of corporate watershed projects.
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Biodiversity Action Guide
July 2021
There’s no shortage of strategies available to create a nature-positive planet now—our downloadable guide shows how to translate ambition into action. Read the Feature
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Global Risk of River Flooding
June 2021
New research identifies regions of greatest climate-driven river flood risk to human lives and food production globally, calling for urgent acceleration of investment in nature-based adaptation plans. Download the Executive Summary
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Eligibility Requirements for REDD+ Standards
June 2021
This report provides an overview of six REDD+ standards, as well as the sources of finance for which they are eligible. Our goal is to simplify the understanding of various standards, funding sources, and markets for REDD+ in order to facilitate access to REDD+ finance.
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The Blue Guide to Coastal Resilience
June 2021
This guide helps disaster risk reduction planners use nature based solutions to reduce coastal community vulnerability and exposure to climate-related disasters and increase environmental, economic, and social benefits for people. More information
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Sustainable Water Impact Fund: 2020 Impact Report
May 2021
The Sustainable Water Impact Fund (SWIF) seeks to demonstrate new ways of investing in land and water assets that deliver meaningful conservation outcomes. The SWIF annual Impact Report offers investors, the conservation community, and other stakeholders insights to educate and inspire.
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Nesting REDD+
March 2021
Pathways to Bridge Project and Jurisdictional Programs: This report examines current financial approaches to reduce emissions from deforestation through offsetting, and offers case studies and lessons learned to unlock more finance to protect forests in the future.
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Benefit Accounting of NBS for Watersheds
March 2021
This report provides guidance on how to account for the benefits of nature-based solutions, helping users identify and account for the stacked water, carbon, and biodiversity benefits provided by these solutions and additional socio-economic benefits accrued. More information
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The World’s Forgotten Fishes
February 2021
The report highlights the world’s forgotten freshwater fishes, of which one-third now face extinction. More information
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2020
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Resilient European Cities
December 2020
Nature-Based Solutions for Clean Water More information
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Food & Nature Digest
November 2020
Accelerating the Green Recovery: The global market analysis takes a closer look at environmental sustainability in the food, beverage and agricultural sectors. More information
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Insurance for Natural Infrastructure
November 2020
Assessing the feasibility of insuring coral reefs in Florida and Hawai‘i More information
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NDC Transparency Guidance for Developing Nations
November 2020
This report clarifies reporting requirements for nationally determined contributions, as defined by the Katowice Climate Package established at UNFCCC COP 24.
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COVID-19 Response and Recovery
October 2020
A joint NGO policy paper outlining recommendations for COVID-19 Response and Recovery through nature-based solutions
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Financing Nature
September 2020
We need $700 billion/yr to reverse the global biodiversity crisis—but we can get nearly halfway there with no new funding. This report from the Paulson Institute, The Nature Conservancy & the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability reveals 9 critical actions to close the nature funding gap. More information
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Mapping Carbon Accumulation Potential
September 2020
from Global Natural Forest Regrowth (Read on Nature) More information
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N4C: Nature-Positive Recovery
July 2020
A nature-positive recovery for people, economy and climate includes principles for investing in nature-based jobs and initiatives to stimulate the post-COVID economy. More information
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Lifting Off: Analysis of Potential Carbon Offsets
June 2020
This report analyzes the opportunities and challenges of carbon offset credits for the international airline industry, and the role natural climate solutions can play to help reduce overall emissions. More information
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Clean and Green Energy Pathways Report
May 2020
The Nature Conservancy describes six critical ways to help governments, corporations and lenders accelerate our clean energy buildout while preserving natural lands, increasing local benefits for communities, and reducing wildlife impacts. More information
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Investing in Nature for European Water Security
January 2020
This report outlines a strategic vision to mobilise greater investments in nature address Europe’s outstanding water security challenges. More information
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Private Finance for Nature-Based Resilience
January 2020
This report aims to capture qualitative measurement of the positive momentum being built with market-based solutions to protect and improve natural capital. More information
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2019
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Playbook for Climate Action
November 2019
Five ways to spark global, multisector change for the planet right now More information
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Guide to Including Nature in NDCs
September 2019
A checklist of information and accounting approaches for natural climate solutions.
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Guide to Including Nature in NDCs: Spanish
September 2019
Una Guía Para Incluir La Naturaleza en Las Contribuciones Determinadas a Nivel Nacional: A checklist of information and accounting approaches for natural climate solutions [en Español]
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Agroideal Annual Report 2019
June 2019
How Agroideal is helping take food production in Brazil to a higher level of sustainability and profitability. (em português)
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Towards a Blue Revolution
May 2019
A guide from TNC & Encourage Capital on impact investing in sustainable aquaculture.
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Nature-Based Solutions in the Private Sector
April 2019
This white paper provides guidance to companies looking to adopt and scale nature-based solutions within their organizations.
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Protect Source Waters: Africa
March 2019
Building the foundation for increasing investment in source water protection across Africa: 2019-2025
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The Paris Agreement, Carbon Pricing & NCS
March 2019
This report examines natural climate solutions in the context of carbon finance, corporate investment and land sector offsets.
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2018
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Role of Jurisdictional Tropical Forest Programs
December 2018
Multi-stakeholder jurisdictional programs can accelerate sustainability transitions in tropical forest landscapes. More information
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Nature in the Urban Century
November 2018
A global assessment of where and how to conserve nature for biodiversity and human wellbeing. More information
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The Science of Sustainability
October 2018
Exploring a unified path for development and conservation. More information
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Soil at The Nature Conservancy
October 2018
A Shared Science Agenda: Priorities and Activities
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Innovative Finance for Resilient Coasts
October 2018
This briefing paper, prepared in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, considers how scaled up investments in coastal areas can build up community resilience.
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Carbon Market Incentives
September 2018
Soils play can play a major role climate mitigation, but they have largely been missing from carbon markets. More information
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Catalyzing the Growth of EM in Fisheries
September 2018
Opportunities, barriers and recommendations for scaling electronic monitoring in fisheries.
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Envisioning a Great Green City
June 2018
View The Nature Conservancy's vision for a sustainable urban century. More information
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Strong Voices, Active Choices
June 2018
The Nature Conservancy's practitioner framework to strengthen outcomes for people and nature. More Information
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Sustainable Land Bonds
March 2018
Report on how governments can finance climate commitments and strengthen rural economies. More Information
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The Business of Planting Trees
January 2018
A new report details some of the growing investment opportunities in restoring degraded land. More information
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2017
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Lands of Opportunity
November 2017
An exploration of strategies for implementing natural climate solutions around the world. More information
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The Path to a Safe and Sustainable Future
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An examination of how to mainstream nature-based approaches in comprehensive flood risk management.
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Environmental Market for Stream Barrier Removal
October 2017
This report explores opportunities provided by existing regulatory programs in the United States to improve stream health through the removal of these barriers to aquatic connectivity. More information
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Funding Trees for Health
September 2017
An analysis by The Nature Conservancy on finance and policy actions to enable tree planting for public health. More information
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Smarter Agricultural Practices
September 2017
Case studies on sustainable agricultural practices around the world.
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Global Agriculture Projects
September 2017
Case studies from TNC's global agriculture work.
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The Power of Rivers: A Business Case
May 2017
A new report—produced in partnership with McGill University, The University of Manchester and PSR—brings decision makers a first-of-its-kind global analysis to help yield better economic, social and environmental outcomes in hydropower planning and management.
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Assessing the Return on Investment in Watershed Conservation
March 2017
Study explores Brazil’s Camboriú River Watershed. Also available in Portuguese and Spanish. More information
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The Biggest Environmental Challenges of 2017
February 2017
Perspectives from our global and regional leaders on the most pressing issues facing people and the planet. More information
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State of Private Investment in Conservation
January 2017
Sponsored by NatureVest and JPMorgan Chase & Co., this report provides a landscape assessment of an emerging private investment market.
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Beyond The Source
January 2017
New report analyzes 4,000 cities to demonstrate the health, climate and biodiversity benefits of source water protection. More information
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2016
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Progress Report Towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets
December 2016
New analysis shows that countries are behind in meeting goals for biodiversity conservation. More information
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Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Opportunities for Nationally Determined Contributions
November 2016
Coastal countries have an opportunity to take their blue carbon ecosystems into account when considering their national level climate actions. More information
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reThink Soil Roadmap
November 2016
A new report by The Nature Conservancy, supported by General Mills, quantifies the value of soil health across the croplands of the United States. More information
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Planting Healthy Air
October 2016
The report shows that even a conservative global investment in urban trees can save tens of thousands of lives. More information
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Strong Voices, Active Choices (2016)
October 2016
Indigenous peoples and local communities are vital leaders in the pursuit of lasting solutions to the world’s most pressing conservation and development challenges. More information
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Water Share Report
August 2016
This report explores the potential for water markets and impact investment to serve as part of the solution to global water scarcity. More information
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Sub-Saharan Africa's Urban Water Blueprint
August 2016
Assessing the potential for watershed conservation to benefit cities, rural livelihoods and nature across 30 large cities in Sub-Saharan Africa. More information
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Atlas of Ocean Wealth
June 2016
This Atlas represents the largest collection to date of the economic, social and cultural values of coastal and marine habitats globally. More information
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Improving Hydropower Outcomes: An Example from Myanmar
May 2016
This report demonstrates a framework that could be applied in Myanmar and worldwide to change the trajectory of water resource development. More information
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China Urban Water Blueprint
April 2016
The China Urban Water Blueprint analyzes the state of the 135 surface water sources tapped by the country’s 30 largest and fastest growing cities. More information
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Managing Coasts with Natural Solutions
February 2016
These "Guidelines for Measuring and Valuing the Coastal Protection Services of Mangroves and Coral Reefs" seek to reorient the cost-benefit analysis between built, or “gray infrastructure”, and “green infrastructure”—based on environmental processes. More information
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2015
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Global Lands Report
December 2015
This report by The Nature Conservancy looks at how development and conservation can work in tandem to help society make better choices on how we use our lands. More information
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A World at Risk: Global Development Risk Assessment
October 2015
A first-of-its-kind assessment identifies the most at-risk regions in the world for habitat conversion. More information
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The Power of Rivers Report
August 2015
This report explores the potential for achieving balanced outcomes from hydropower development that works for people and nature. More information
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Early Lessons from Jurisdictional REDD+
January 2015
This report reinforces the idea that with the appropriate investment and stakeholder support, low emissions development programs have the potential to become models of forest-friendly development around the world. More information
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Sharing the Benefits of REDD+
January 2015
This report looks at the full set of opportunities to generate benefits from REDD+ for local communities and other stakeholders. More information
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2014
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Urban Water Blueprint
November 2014
The Urban Water Blueprint report analyzes the state of water in cities around the world and offers cost-effective solutions to improve water quality. More information
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Investing in Conservation: A Market Assessment
November 2014
This first-of-its-kind report reveals a conservation investing market of approximately $23 billion across just the last five years, and finds that investments in this space are expected to more than triple over the next five years. More information
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Coasts at Risk
July 2014
An assessment of coastal risks and the role of environmental solutions. More information
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