Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental non-profit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Established in 1951 through grassroots action, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown into one of the world’s most effective and wide‑reaching environmental organizations. With more than a million members, diverse global staff, and over 1,000 scientists, we advance conservation across 86 countries and territories—41 through direct programs—and extend our impact further through strong partnerships. TNC began when leading scientists, committed citizens, and dedicated leaders came together with a shared vision to protect and care for nature. Today, as we take on the most complex environmental challenges of our lives, our diverse staff, partners, and members impact conservation across the globe.

We operate across various sectors and administrative regions, leveraging decades of field experience to drive meaningful change. By integrating nature-based solutions, scientific research, technical advisory services, evidence-based practices, sustainable financing and collaborative partnerships, we enhance our impact and deliver sustainable, long-term outcomes. Our science-driven methodology shapes both our priorities and the strategies we adopt.

TNC in India works with governments, research institutions, communities and other partners to deliver science based, scalable solutions that strengthen resilience, secure freshwater, transform agriculture, accelerate renewable energy and harness nature’s power to find solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. Over the last decade, we have been helping shape a more sustainable and resilient future—for India and for the planet.