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Focus Areas

The Nature Conservancy works to combat the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change through the following Focus Areas.

Aerial view looking directly down at the tops of green trees in a dense forest.
Bali trees This shot was taken during a trip to the northern regions of Bali. © Matt Horspool/TNC Photo Contest 2021

A Focused Approach

Science and evidence will lead the way to a healthy planet for people and nature. Search the resources by Focus Area and find what you need to practice this work on the ground around the globe.

A tiny plant blooming with yellow flowers in the middle of a bed of dried mud with giant cracks.
Vitality Photo was taken at Anderson Lake, California. © Raymond Zhang/TNC Photo Contest 2021

Climate

Explore the research and evidence for using nature, policy, and markets to support renewable energy and reduce emissions, store carbon, and build climate-resilient ecosystems and communities.

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Land

Access the scientific resources that support restoring and improving management of working lands, Indigenous Peoples’ leadership as land stewards, and the conservation of critical forests, grasslands and other habitats.

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An aerial view looking down directly at a dense forest whose treetops form colors and texture that resemble the surface of a piece of broccoli.
Broccoli Dense forest in the northern regions of Bali. © Matt Horspool/TNC Photo Contest 2021
Aerial view looking directly down at a collection of multi-colored canoes sitting in the water near a beach. The water is a green color with patterns of waves clearly visible.
Paths of the Sea Photo taken at Guarda beach in Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil. © Rafael Imhof/TNC Photo Contest 2022

Ocean

Learn the science that shapes solutions for global ocean conservation through protected areas, sustainable fishing, innovative financing, and policy changes that strengthen and improve ocean governance.

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Freshwater

Find innovative solutions, decision-making tools, and policies to improve the quality and availability of water for freshwater ecosystems and communities.

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Aerial view of a glacier with networks of water moving through the ice, creating patterns that resemble veins.
Glacier veins Incredible structure of glacier river from above. © Mateusz Piesiak/TNC Photo Contest 2023
Aerial view looking down at a terraced landscape with a wavy appearance and various different shades of yellow and green.
Plateau colors Coming to the mountainous area in the north of Vietnam, visitors will be overwhelmed by the landscape here. © Manh Cuong Vu/TNC Photo Contest 2021

People

Discover the data, tools, and research that guide our collaborations with local communities and support those who depend on healthy oceans, freshwater, and lands for their well-being and livelihoods.

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