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Environmentalists Cannot Remain Silent on Racism

CEO Jennifer Morris makes a public statement on the recent acts of racism in the United States and ongoing protests spreading around the world.

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Aerial of ponds and lakes formed by Canadian Shield rock in the region of Thaidene N?né in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Press Release

?uts?l K’é Dene First Nation Wins Prize

The Nature Conservancy congratulates the ?uts?l K’é Dene First Nation on this well deserved recognition for its work on Thaidene N?né.

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Our Priorities

A World Where People and Nature Thrive

We work to meet this ambitious goal by focusing on these key areas of conservation.

Featured Stories

A group of women in Papua New Guinea wave.

Feature

Women Guardians of the Mangroves

Jun 22, 2020

Mangoro Market Meri women from Papua New Guinea are exploring new sustainable business opportunities. © Robyn James/TNC
Elephants cross the dry bed of Kenya's Lake Amboseli.

Magazine Feature

Capturing the Human Planet

by Jenny Rogers  |  May 30, 2020

Elephants African grasslands A network of elephant trails bisects the green grasses of Lake Amboseli, at the center of Amboseli National Park. The elephants migrate from the dry surrounding plains almost daily in the dry season to drink and graze. A worldwide ban on the ivory trade has allowed Kenya's elephant population to rebound. © George Steinmetz
Fishers Peak forms a backdrop to Trinidad, Colorado

Magazine Feature

Fishers Peak

by Stephen Robert Miller  |  May 30, 2020

Trinidad Colorado scenic town of Trinidad, Colorado with Fishers Peak in background © Cameron Davidson
A woman in a pink top with the ocean in the background.

Interview

A Conversation on Ocean Protection with Vikki Spruill

Apr 22, 2020

New England Aquarium tank A young visitor studies the Indo-Pacific coral reef tank at the New England Aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts. © Vanessa Kahn/New England Aquarium
Mercedes Murillo Gutierrez's farm in Meta, Colombia

Magazine Feature

Finding Peace

by Lisa Palmer  |  May 30, 2020

Mercedes Murillo with baby cow Mercedes Murillo (62) attends to her cows on her farm. 16 acres of her land are designated for pastures, San Martin, Meta, Colombia. Mercedes has also designated four acres of © Juan Arredondo
on a tree branch.
Yellow Bird on a tree branch. © Ray Hennessy

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The population of this small bird goes up and down depending upon availability of its favorite snack--the budworm.
Tennessee Warbler The population of this small bird goes up and down depending upon availability of its favorite snack--the budworm. © TNC

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Fishermen from Pate Island in Lamu County.