The climate and biodiversity crises are the challenges of our lives. But by working together, we’re overcoming barriers to the change our planet needs.
Together, we find a way.
Our Window of Opportunity Is Right Now
Our planet faces the interconnected crises of rapid climate change and biodiversity loss. We have years, not decades, to address these existential threats.
The science is clear: We must act now to halt catastrophic climate change and biodiversity loss. What we do between now and 2030 will determine whether we slow warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius—the level scientists agree will avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Our actions will also determine whether we conserve enough land and water to slow the rapid acceleration of species loss. If we do both, we will safeguard people from the disastrous effects of these crises.
So much can occur in a single lifetime. Three quarters of the carbon dioxide emissions driven by humans have occurred since 1950. We have seen a nearly 70% average decline of birds, amphibians, mammals, fish and reptiles since just 1970.
There is no time for delay.
The Nature Conservancy’s Goals for 2030
Our approach reflects decades of learning and refining, and the special role TNC can play side-by-side with partners, communities and decision-makers across the globe:
Issues 101
Our new videos explain some of the biggest challenges we’re facing:
Our 2030 Goals in Action
Initiative
Natural Climate Solutions
Natural climate solutions are conservation, restoration and improved land management actions that increase carbon storage across the globe.
Project Overview
Bold Action on Carbon Emissions
It is essential Congress advance climate policies and investments to meet the country’s growing and changing energy needs while ensuring a prosperous, equitable, clean and secure future for all.
Initiative
Renewable Energy Transition
We no longer need to choose between abundant energy and a cleaner environment. A renewable energy revolution is happening across the globe.
Feature
3 Keys to Creating a More Sustainable World in 2022
We need to talk about participation, policy, and paying up to transform environmental ambition into effective action this year.
