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

Provide Food and Water Sustainably

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.

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

When we develop innovative agricultural practices, use technology to manage fisheries and protect water at its source, we are ensuring that nature can endure while nourishing the world.

Giulio Boccaletti

The Nature Conservancy’s Chief Strategy Officer

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