Our Priorities

Provide Food and Water Sustainably

A woman carrying the tea leaves she has picked for the day back to the weighing station on a tea plantation in the Upper Tana Watershed, Kenya.
Tea leaves in Kenya A woman carrying the tea leaves she has picked for the day back to the weighing station on a tea plantation in the Upper Tana Watershed, Kenya. © Nick Hall

Food demand is expected to increase by more than 50% in just the next 30 years as the world’s population continues to grow—it’s a challenge that can be met.

Land and water stewardship can restore health to our food systems. Food is sustainable when it benefits the environment and maintains soil fertility. We’re fostering innovations in technology, collaborating with communities to use resources more efficiently and promoting policies that enable sustainability. Together, we can secure healthy food and clean water for all people without sacrificing the environment.

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Feature

SOAR: Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration

This program aims to help oyster farmers impacted by COVID-19 and the economic downturn by purchasing surplus oysters.

tea farm in Kenya

Blog

Three Things to Know About Nature-Based Solutions for Agriculture

The UN FAO, TNC share policy and finance pathways for healthier food systems—plus the state of the science.

a group of fishers on small boats in the port of Ancón, Peru

Program Overview

A Healthy Ocean Depends on Sustainably Managed Fisheries

The Nature Conservancy brings innovative solutions and science to global fisheries challenges, ensuring healthy marine and freshwater ecosystems and thriving communities.

How We Secure Food & Water

Fishing boat
We Manage Fish Stocks We supply fishers with electronic monitoring and promote fishing practices that reduce bycatch to help species recover while feeding the world. © Michael Yamashita
Farmers survey soil in field
We Get Dirty We work with soil scientists to help increase soil productivity and improve water quality, carbon storage and biodiversity—all while increasing profits for farmers. © Timothy T. Lindenbaum/TNC
Water Security
We Create Water Funds From New Mexico to Nairobi, TNC develops water funds that invest in strategies to secure better water quality and improve the health and well-being of communities. © Alan W. Eckert/The Nature Conservancy
Zero Deforestation Initiatives
We Aim For Zero Deforestation We work with farmers, ranchers and landowners in Latin America and Southeast Asia to meet demands for food while protecting forests and growing incomes. © Kevin Arnold
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