We’re facing dual threats with the climate crisis and extreme loss of biodiversity, and we need clean water and healthy lands.
In the next decade, we're working to protect ourselves and our planet by conserving 650 million hectares of healthy land, 30 million hectares of freshwater, and 4 billion hectares of oceans. Through protected areas, sustainable fishing, forest management, and working with Indigenous peoples, we're taking action to shape a better future for people and the planet.
How We Protect Land & Water













Every Day Counts
Each year, 32 million acres of the world’s forests are lost. Together, we can save the landscapes that provide us with so much. Join our efforts to safeguard public lands, and volunteer to keep our lands and waters healthy.

Press Release
Partnering to Preserve Belize Maya Forest
Today, more than a dozen organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, are protecting 236,000 acres of land that represents an irreplaceable linchpin in the conservation

Global Insights
Check out the latest perspectives, research and tools that inform how we protect land and waters and approach environmental challenges.