TNC Climate

Small adjustments to how and when dams release water is good for both nature and the economy. Through the Sustainable Rivers Program, $1 invested can return up to $14 in benefits for people, wildlife and recreation. Learn more: nature.ly/4cCCnt6

🌲New data. Local opportunity. Real climate impact. The Reforestation Hub has been updated with new tools to help states hit their reforestation goals, and help communities and decision‑makers focus on places where trees can deliver the greatest benefits. reforestationhub.org

States are driving clean energy progress. In @Forbes, @bfrist spotlights state policy wins that will help create a resilient energy future. To keep the momentum going, we created a roadmap to help legislators advance smart siting and permitting policies. forbes.com/sites/billfris…

“Modernizing America’s transmission system is imperative to meeting rising energy demand with reliable, affordable clean power," said TNC's Jason Albritton. REWIRE is a smart, practical step forward to meeting that demand. eenews.net/articles/bipar…

Watch the panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=gI8QMg…

Last week, Kameran Onley represented @nature_org at @BPC_Bipartisan's permitting summit. It was an important discussion about how we can find solutions to modernizing permitting processes so that we can reach our climate and conservation goals. Learn more: nature.org/en-us/about-us…

Across the country, from Washington to Ohio to Massachusetts, state legislatures are creating policies to guide renewable energy development. Our new report provides a roadmap for states to continue the momentum, while protecting nature and communities. nature.ly/4qDsno0

Our own Dr. Kerry Rohrmeier testified before Congress’s @NatResources on how we can boost geothermal energy while protecting nature and communities. Bipartisan support is growing to expand clean energy sources, like geothermal, to help meet America’s rising electricity needs.

TNC is working to accelerate clean energy that works best for nature and people. Smart Energy Decision highlighted @nature_org research that tells us there’s great potential in siting solar panels on Washington's apple orchards. Learn more: smartenergydecisions.com/research/low-h…

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.org/en-us/what-we-…

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. nature.ly/4nCp0eD

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: nature.ly/3Wy2EQ5

Nature is at the very core of the changing climate challenge. And it can be a major part of the solution, writes @bfrist for @Forbes. forbes.com/sites/billfris…

In TNC Global Board Chair @bfrist's latest @Forbes column, he explores how Nature-based Solutions offer a powerful, evidence-based framework to strengthen climate resilience, improve health outcomes and build economic stability — all at once. forbes.com/sites/billfris…

Our partners @Orsted won Solar Ecosystem of the Year for their Mockingbird Solar Center! In 2024, Orsted donated 953 acres of rare prairie to TNC to manage and help provide seeds which are used to restore additional prairies sites in the area. 🌻Read more: us.orsted.com/news-archive/2…

Today is the 5th anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act! This law permanently funded #LWCF, which means there are more parks, jobs and outdoor recreation opportunities. ACT NOW to tell Congress to defend LWCF to protect our lands and waters. nature.ly/41E4mBT

Celebrating North Carolina’s remarkable peatlands being highlighted in The New York Times’ “50 States, 50 Fixes”! From reducing wildfire risk to preserving vital habitats, these ecosystems are true nature heroes. nature.ly/44YyJ7E

This story shows how innovative finance and ecological stewardship can breathe new life into rural communities. See how TNC's Cumberland Forest Project is helping St. Paul, Va. pivot from its coal past toward a more sustainable, resilient economy. nature.ly/4nIK8RG

Nature is more than a backdrop, it’s a powerful ally. Around the world, communities are restoring ecosystems, protecting water, planting trees and preparing for climate impacts. Together, we’re building climate-strong communities that can thrive in a changing world. Learn what this can look like: nature.ly/3Hkr1MV

The Nature Conservancy’s Save Our Shells (SOS) program continues to make a strong impact, recycling thousands of pounds of oyster shells each month. In June alone, more than 21,000 pounds of shells were collected from 13 participating restaurants along the Coast.