📣 Big news out of Minnesota’s Northwoods! More than 12,000 acres of pristine forest and freshwater habitat have been permanently protected in northeastern Minnesota! Read more on this amazing win for nature: https://nature.ly/49DG3tf

"A COP is a bit like a potluck dinner," @katharinehayhoe.com said. Each participant brings an offering to the table and "it's obvious who took the time to bake and who dug out the frozen chicken nuggets." 🙃 #COP30

Since the 1970s, Kenya has lost about 70% of it's wildlife. The Nature Conservancy is working with the Government of Kenya and local partners, to support community-led conservation in places like LUMO and more. 🎥 Filmed by: Jim Kuria, Roshni Lodhia and Aaron Kalischer-Coggins

Australia’s land acquisition model is helping scale conservation fast. With 30x30 on the horizon, public funding + philanthropy = powerful results. A new paper breaks it down.

One million kilometers of rivers — enough to circle the globe 25x! It’s an ambitious goal we can’t reach alone. By conserving freshwater systems, we secure clean water for communities and protect biodiversity for generations. Learn how we’re partnering to protect rivers: https://nature.ly/4nPfhlo

This is the moment: it's now possible to meet rising agriculture demand without deforestation. CCAT is a new collaboration that aims to make restoring degraded land more productive and profitable for Brazilian farmers 🇧🇷 Learn more: https://nature.ly/486tup5 #COP30

📣 Big win for Texas conservation! TNC secured 6,410 acres of coastal prairie, one of the largest left in the state. This milestone with the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality protects a critical, disappearing landscape. ➡️ https://nature.ly/4qN357a

"COP's greatest strength is that it drives decisions through thoughtful consensus. It provides a platform for every active nation's voice to be heard." #COP30

In Kenya, most wildlife roams outside of parks. But climate change, development & funding gaps make coexistence harder. With the Government of Kenya, we’re developing the Thamani Asili PFP, a sustainable conservation financing initiative, to support communities & nature. ➡️ https://nature.ly/4onKUTw

We're thrilled to celebrate the #HighSeasTreaty as the winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the Revive Our Oceans category! It's a victory for multilateralism, science and the tireless advocacy of the @highseasalliance.bsky.social. 👏

Lorne’s crew builds trails so we can explore Vermont’s wild beauty. But nature access isn’t guaranteed. Strong policies and funding make it possible. Tell your leaders to protect conservation and climate action and learn about Lorne's work below.

Ranching sustains the Amazon's economy, but threatens the forest. Pará, Brazil is changing that. 🐄 Mandatory cattle tracing ensures cows aren't raised on illegally cleared land. It protects the rainforest & supports ranchers doing it right: https://nature.ly/4nyighz

im·ple·men·ta·tion (noun): The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution. This year's big climate conference #COP30 is about to begin in Brazil. Here's why it could be the much-needed 'COP of implementation.' Guide to COP30: https://nature.ly/3L9e8aD

Last year's UN Climate Conference fell short of the major breakthroughs many had hoped for. What could be different at #COP30, which kicks off this month in Belém, Brazil? Visit our COP30 guide for our hopes, predictions, and actions you can take.

🌊 Oceans are critical to ALL life on earth. So what does it take to keep her healthy? California is leading by example, here: https://nature.ly/431c3DE

🎃 Don’t trash your pumpkins, wildlife loves them! Deer, squirrels, birds and even zoo animals snack on pumpkins. Just skip the glitter, paint and candles. Compost it or leave it out for nature’s buffet.

Skeletons aren't just bones—they're stories. Steve Huskey’s "The Skeleton Revealed" shows how vertebrate skeletons reveal movement, behavior, and evolution. From chameleons to alligators, these displays show how bones shape the form and function for survival. ➡️ https://nature.ly/4hxrt8C

The Amazon is center stage at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil. It's vital for climate—but illegal deforestation for agriculture threatens its role. Para's government is flipping the script: rewarding producers who protect the forest.

Nature is ✨ magic. ✨ Take a moment to admire the remarkable, intricate world of biodiversity just below the surface of the temporary ponds that form in our forests. Learn more about protecting the magic, here: https://nature.ly/4odnEbg

For many Indigenous communities, protecting nature & earning a living are deeply connected. Evidence from across the Amazonian region indicates that a sustainable forest economy can provide better community, ecological & financial benefits than many other industries. ➡️ https://nature.ly/47xdjzQ

🏞️ Rivers make our lives healthier because nature and abundance grow along its path: they literally shape our landscapes and support life’s incredible diversity. Keep them flowing by keeping them protected here: https://nature.ly/46zW0O8

Talking about climate change is tough, especially with kids. But it doesn’t have to be. TNC’s Chief Scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com, shares four simple principles that make these conversations easier and more effective. Learn how to start the conversation: https://nature.ly/42OxkjY

The evidence is overwhelming. Investing in nature is among the most effective strategies for strengthening climate resilience, improving population and individual health, and fostering economic stability.

Kenya’s seaweed industry is small but mighty! It's empowering women, supporting ecosystems and creating sustainable jobs. With partners across government, research institutions and communities, we’re helping shape a framework to unlock its full potential. Read more here: https://nature.ly/4ofxyZs

"It is important to co-exist with elephants because we are sharing the same planet. They have nowhere to go." Discover how Kenyan farmers are using innovative methods to live in harmony with wildlife & how long-term solutions can help nature and people thrive together. ➡️ https://nature.ly/4qbsg33

Tia Clark’s crabbing business connects Charleston kids to nature, heritage and conservation—thanks to federal investments, including a grant from NOAA. Climate policy funds real impact. Urge Congress to protect funding that helps communities & coasts thrive. Act now: https://nature.ly/46IdiJY?

They can climb ladders. Their larvae are see-through. They can live to be more than 100 years old. Meet the New Zealand longfin eel, the only endemic freshwater eel species in the country.

A morsel for your #WorldFoodDay: We can grow food in ways that restore our planet’s health. Across forests, farms and seas, regenerative food practices can help reduce climate change and biodiversity loss. Here’s how: https://nature.ly/47rGC7V

Freshwater ecosystems support 12% of all known species, including 1/3 of all vertebrates (aka animals with a backbone). That means fish, reptiles, birds... and even you, you little vertebrate!💧🛶 Here’s how TNC is working to keep rivers flowing: https://nature.ly/4nPfhlo

Clean air, water and public lands are on the line. Last week, 400+ TNC trustees and staff gathered for Advocacy Day, meeting with elected leaders to champion policies and funding that support conservation & climate action. 📣 YOUR voice can help drive lasting change, too: https://nature.ly/46IdiJY

"Every element of Earth plays a role." Through the voices of Klamath Tribes members, this new film series celebrates The Klamath Tribes' leadership in environmental and cultural resilience through connection to the elements. Learn more: https://nature.ly/4noOZ9W #IndigenousPeoplesDay

A remote-controlled badger is helping scientists study bird behavior. Yes, you heard that right. In Montana, researchers used a taxidermied badger on wheels to see how curlews respond to danger. Turns out, they eavesdrop on prairie dog alarm calls to stay safe.

📣Calling all leaf peepers! Have you ever wondered about those fall leaf colors? Why do some turn red, and others yellow? How does warming weather affect changes in colors? Get answers to your fall foliage questions! 🍁🍂

Tobey teaches Charlie to sail and passes down a love for the ocean in the same cove where he learned as a kid, thanks to federal policies that keep our waters clean & accessible. These investments protect places we love. Now’s the time to speak up and urge leaders to act: https://nature.ly/48NWYJ6?

Indigenous-led conservation is reshaping philanthropy. A new Alliance Magazine article spotlights how the PFP model empowers long-term stewardship and sovereignty. Read how First Nations leaders are driving change.

Urban trees can lower temps by up to 12°C, but it’s not just about quantity. Species, layout and local climate all play a role in how effective they are. Strategic planting leads to cooler streets, cleaner air and healthier communities, especially in neighborhoods vulnerable to rising temperatures.

🌍 Finalists selected! The Debt for Nature Coalition, an alliance of environmental organizations, including @nature.org, is a 2025 Earthshot Prize finalist in the Revive Our Oceans category. 🔗 Click here to learn more: https://nature.ly/435OAky

Francesca’s deep roots in Patagonia, AZ help native plants thrive. With federal support, her team grows 100K+ plants yearly for restoration. Policy powers this work. Tell Congress to protect funding that helps people and nature flourish: https://nature.ly/4h0Tgy8.

We wrote a post about this desert… but it was a little dry. Ba dum tss. 🥁 Even in some of the driest deserts, rivers sustain life. Here's how The Nature Conservancy is working to protect some of the world’s most important rivers: https://nature.ly/4nPfhlo

Kudzu, aka "the vine that ate the South," met its match: goats! 🐐 Goatscaping is low-cost, eco-friendly and their super stomachs destroy 99% of seeds. These adorable landscapers munched through invasive vines like pros.

A milestone achievement in one of Tennessee's most treasured and threatened river systems. 👏

When we conserve an area, it's not enough to draw lines on a map and walk away. We need clear goals – and long-term commitment – to ensure these places thrive into the future.

Rivers don’t just connect us to each other, they link us to our planet’s incredible biodiversity. This #WorldRiversDay, let’s celebrate these global forces of nature and learn how people are coming together around the world to protect them. https://nature.ly/4nPfhlo #SaveOurRivers #ProtectRivers

For 60 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has protected parks, forests and wildlife habitat all without costing taxpayers anything. But now a new federal order will limit LWCF funding and create roadblocks for vital projects. Urge Congress to defend #LWCF. ➡️ https://nature.ly/46GR5e8

Excited to share that TNC has reached an agreement for the purchase of four dams on the Kennebec River – a critical step in a long journey to reconnect more than 800 miles of rivers and streams: https://nature.ly/46n2dxV #KennebecRiverRestoration

Collaboration 🤝 Conservation Thanks to an extraordinary donation, we're partnering with Athens Conservancy to protect nearly 3,000 acres of forested land in Ohio's Appalachian foothills.

Rivers connect us. Sustain us. Guide us. Yet only 1/3 of the world’s longest rivers still flow freely. Freshwater species have declined by 85% since 1970. Half of the world's population lives in water-stressed areas. 💧It's time to rediscover why healthy rivers matter: https://nature.ly/46C4bJT

For over 60 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has created parks to enjoy, jobs and outdoor recreation opportunities. But now the administration has taken action to limit LWCF. ACT NOW to tell Congress to defend LWCF and protect our lands and waters. https://nature.ly/46dCSXj

Emma Jagoz of Moon Valley Farm used USDA support to grow food, build pollinator meadows and expand her CSA to serve Maryland schools and families. But a key program was cut, putting fresh, local produce for students at risk. Tell Congress to protect conservation funding: https://nature.ly/46IdiJY

Today we unveiled a tool that changes the game. Created in partnership with Bain and Vizzuality, you can now find exactly what level of investment is needed in blue carbon projects, where the most impactful locations are and the expected financial returns. See for yourself! ⬇️