The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Founded in 1951, TNC works in more than 70 countries and territories to address biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater protection, sustainable agriculture, ocean conservation, and ecosystem restoration. The organization partners with governments, businesses, Indigenous communities, and local organizations to develop science-based conservation solutions that protect nature while supporting sustainable economic development and community resilience.