The Nature Conservancy works in all 50 United States and more than 30 countries to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent Earth's diversity of life — by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
From the Namib Desert to the Zambezi River
Learn how The Nature Conservancy works on this ancient continent in four habitats and five countries — Namibia, Zambia, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. Explore conservation in Africa »
Coral, Deserts and Sacred Glaciers
See how the Conservancy is helping to preserve the region's most spectacular landscapes — from Indonesian coral reefs to Australia's aridlands to the jagged peaks of China. Explore conservation in the Asia Pacific »
Turtles, Sharks, Coral and More
Find out how the Conservancy is helping protect the Caribbean's critical land and seascapes — including some of the richest ecosystems on Earth. Explore conservation in The Caribbean »
Some of Earth's Most Biodiverse Habitats
Whales, harpy eagles, sea turtles and jaguars — see how the Conservancy works to preserve critical habitats for Central America's unique flora and fauna! Explore conservation in Central America »
Canada, Mexico and the United States
Learn how we help protect millions of acres of lands and waters across the continent — through programs in Canada, Mexico and all 50 United States. Explore conservation in North America »
From Patagonia to the Galapagos
From the world's largest wetland to the magical Galapagos Islands, see how the Conservancy uses innovative techniques to preserve critical habitats in South America. Explore conservation in South America »
Big Threats, Global Work
Learn how the Conservancy is counteracting threats to coral reefs — from overfishing to the effects of climate change — in the world's most critical coral habitats. Explore conservation in Coral Reefs »
Innovative and Sustainable Management Solutions
Forests are at risk from Indonesia to Brazil. Explore our global work with governments, communities, corporations and landowners to protect forests in ways that benefit nature and people. Explore conservation in Forests »
Ensuring Waters for Life
Explore how we're meeting the challenges to sustaining the world's freshwater resources by using sound science and making bold partnerships — from China to Africa. Explore conservation in Freshwater Ecosystems »
The Mississippi, Zambezi, Yangtze and Paraguay-Paraná
See how the Conservancy helps a wide array of partners collaborate to conserve the world's great river systems for the people and species that depend on them. Explore conservation of Great Rivers »
Under Siege by Climate Change and Species Extinction
Find out how the Conservancy works with island nations worldwide on issues ranging from marine conservation to invasive species to climate change. Explore conservation in the Islands »
Turning the Tide of Ocean Degradation
Explore how the Conservancy uses pathbreaking conservation techniques to protect Earth's marine plant and animal life and safeguard the benefits oceans provide us all. Explore conservation in Marine Ecosystems »
Preserving the Lungs of the Earth…and More
We're protecting critical rainforest habitat from Canada to Latin America, Asia to Africa — by engaging local and indigenous communities in creative conservation solutions. Explore conservation in Rainforests »