Cities are growing—fast. By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas.
An increasing urban population means that cities are expanding their footprint at an alarming rate. It also means fewer people have access to nature’s benefits. Even in cities, we depend on natural habitat for food, clean water, clean air and our physical & mental health. With smart planning, science-based solutions & strong partnerships, we can make the green cities of tomorrow resilient, healthy & equitable.
How We’re Building Sustainable Cities









Take Action for Healthy Cities
The Nature Conservancy is working around the world to demonstrate what nature can do for cities—and what cities can do for nature. Add your voice: call for natural solutions for healthy cities and volunteer to make a difference today.

Feature
Nature in the Urban Century
Booming cities raise the stakes for biodiversity—here’s how smart urban planning can serve people and nature.

Global Insights
Check out the latest perspectives, research and tools that inform TNC’s work in cities and our other conservation priorities.

Partnerships
Youth Engagement
The Youth Engagement team at The Nature Conservancy works to expand the current conservation movement by ensuring that young people from all backgrounds get the opportunity to gain necessary skills to become a force for nature.
Discover our other priorities and find ways you can help transform the future of the world.
In addition to helping create healthy cities, The Nature Conservancy is listening to science to address today’s most urgent challenges.