Who We Are

Who We Are

TNC-The Nature Conservancy Centre (TNCC) was established in 2017 to support India's environmental and sustainable development goals and conserve its natural heritage. As an affiliate of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global conservation organisation founded in 1951, TNCC works with governments, communities, research institutions, civil society organisations, and the private sector to address environmental challenges through science-based approaches. 

Within India TNCC is a not-for-profit organisation registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. TNCC is also registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for undertaking Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in accordance with applicable regulations. 

Our Mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision in India?

In India, TNCC is a science-led, collaborative organisation that develops and implements:

• Conservation initiatives, 

• Applied research, and 

• Technical support programs focused on biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, ecosystem restoration, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. 

Through partnerships with public and private stakeholders, TNCC seeks to advance practical, scalable solutions that contribute to ecological sustainability and community resilience.

Our work integrates scientific research, field implementation, knowledge generation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable financing approaches to support conservation outcomes across diverse landscapes and sectors. 

Current areas of focus include biodiversity conservation, freshwater resources, sustainable land management, ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions.

Our Five Pillars of Action

Building on these mandates, TNCC is developing and testing approaches that integrate biodiversity conservation and climate action, helping generate evidence, tools and partnerships that support sustainable and resilient development outcomes in India.