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Kalimantan Forest The characteristics of tropical rain forests around the world have many similarities in soil composition and climate, but in each region there are different endemic species. © YKAN

Deep Dive into Natural Climate Solutions

In 2017, ground-breaking research led by The Nature Conservancy demonstrated that Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) have the potential to achieve up to one-third of the global greenhouse gas emission reductions needed to stabilize our climate. Since then, TNC scientists and partners have continued investigating how, when and where to invest in NCS to deliver on the world's most urgent climate goals.

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Naturebase

Naturebase brings together science-based data on nature’s pathways to benefit our climate by showing where, why, and how to implem

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NCS Learning Curriculum

This free curriculum was designed by TNC experts to equip you with the knowledge you need to implement effective NCS.

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NCS Handbook

The goal of this resource is to provide each reader with the tools they need to make the decisions that are most appropriate for t

Carbon monitoring Measuring the circumference of a tree trunk as part of carbon monitoring in a forest in Indonesia’s Berua District. © Bridget Besaw

Latest Science: Implementation constraints on NCS

Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) have large climate change mitigation potential but their broader adoption is hindered in part by a lack of comprehensive information on implementation challenges.

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Science Tools and Resources

Below you can find the latest science, research and case studies demonstrating how nature can help increase carbon storage and avoid greenhouse gas emissions around the world.

Global NCS Team

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Carl McGuinness

Global NCS Director

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Rachel Pasternack

Global Forests Lead

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Catherine Fitzgerald

Global Peatlands Lead

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Susan Cook-Patton

Global Reforestation Lead

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Ethan Belair

NCS Forester

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Kurt Fesenmyer

NCS Spatial Data Scientist

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Pathanchali Premachandra

Nature‑based Solutions Learning Manager

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Sam Yeo

Peatlands Technical Advisor

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Allison Sanders

NCS Program Manager

Explore Natural Climate Solutions Stories

Combined with cutting fossil fuels and accelerating renewable energy, natural climate solutions offer immediate and cost-effective ways to tackle the climate crisis. These solutions for climate change also address biodiversity loss and support human health and livelihoods.

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