Reports

The Power of Policy

Report

Creating the conditions to scale nature-based solutions for water security.

Water Quality Benefit Accounting Guide

September 2025

Guidance for implementing, evaluating and claiming water quality benefits of water stewardship projects.

Shark Bycatch Mitigation Decision Support Tool

August 2025

A structured approach to help decision-makers and other stakeholders identify location-appropriate shark bycatch mitigation approaches that can be enabled by electronic monitoring in all ocean areas with unsustainable shark catch.

Report: Landscape Approaches to Nature and Climate

June 2025

This report explores how aligning corporate sustainability efforts with landscape-scale initiatives and understanding the climate and nature standards that guide them can strengthen the connection between business operations and the ecosystems they depend on.

Report: State of Investment in NbS for Water

June 2025

A 10-year analysis by TNC and Forest Trends shows investment for nature and water flowing in the right direction.

Report: Aligning Corporate Action with NBSAPs

June 2025

This report is designed to help businesses understand their role in addressing biodiversity loss.

Sustainable Corn for Kentucky Bourbon

May 2025

This report explores the key barriers and opportunities for decarbonizing Kentucky corn used in bourbon production.

Summary: Sustainable Corn for Kentucky Bourbon

May 2025

This report explores the key barriers and opportunities for decarbonizing Kentucky corn used in bourbon production.

Monitoring for Change

April 2025

Insights from a Pilot on Electronic Monitoring and Wi-Fi Solutions for Social Responsibility

Infraestructura sostenible en el Perú

2022-2025

El libro “Infraestructura sostenible en el Perú”, presenta los resultados y reflexiones de destacados autores sobre la planificación de infraestructura en el Perú, planteando una hoja de ruta para la actualización del Plan Nacional de Infraestructura Sostenible para la Competitividad 2022-2025.

Key Takeaways on Article 6 at COP29

December 2024

COP29 marked a milestone for Article 6 as countries finalized the remaining building blocks of carbon markets. This report shares key takeaways and what comes next for COP30.

Nature-based Solutions for Drought Resilience

December 2024

Building drought resilience requires a proactive and integrated approach. Nature can help.

Uma Receita Para Impactar

Outubro 2024

Principais componentes para impulsionar as empresas impacto mensurável na saúde da bacia hidrográfica.

Executive Summary

October 2024

Designing and Managing Protected and Conserved Areas to Support Inland Water Ecosystems and Biodiversity | The report serves as a reference for parties with a vested interest in bending the curve of inland waters biodiversity loss.  Full page and report to download

Resumen Ejecutivo

October 2024

Informe de la CMAP de la UICN de 2024: Diseño y gestión de áreas protegidas y conservadas para apoyar los ecosistemas de aguas continentales y la biodiversidad.

Roots of Resilience

September 2024

Using Trees to Mitigate Rising Heat in Arid, Frontline Communities | This study assessed 61 arid or semi-arid cities around the world to determine the potential cooling benefits that more trees could provide.

Tuning In

August 2024

The Tuning-In report seeks to highlight JREDD+ BSPs by analyzing case studies and common traits across operational benefit-sharing approaches.

On the Edge: 2024 Fisheries Report

July 2024

Exploring the use of edge computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to aid fishery managers in quickly accessing high-impact monitoring data.

Madurez organizacional pesquera

Julio 2024

La Guía de evaluación de capacidades para organizaciones de pesca artesanal constituye una herramienta esencial para evaluar su capacidad de alcanzar los objetivos establecidos colectivamente a través de una comprensión profunda de las fortalezas y desafíos que enfrenta cada organización.

Inland Fisheries Guide

June 2024

A practical guide that supports the implementation of the community-based co-management approach for inland fisheries.

Article 6 Explainer

June 2024

Questions and answers about the COP decisions on carbon markets and what they mean for NDCS, Nature and the Voluntary Carbon Markets.

People Are Key to Success

May 2024

Conservation is a legacy we build together. 2023 was a year of progress and people taking action around the world.

El portafolio de conservación de biodiversidad

Mayo 2024

El portafolio de conservación de biodiversidad (blueprint) es el resultado de un proceso de priorización de áreas para la conservación de ecosistemas de agua dulce en la Amazonía peruana.

Nature-Based Multiple Benefits

March 2024

An Analysis of the Multiple Benefits of Seven Nature-Based Solutions Focused Corporate Watershed Projects

Approaches to Addressing Watershed Health

March 2024

This paper shows how companies can incorporate a watershed health approach into their business through a case study provided by The Coca-Cola Company.

Valuing Grasslands

February 2024

Critical Ecosystems for Nature, Climate and People

Accelerating Adaptation

December 2023

Explore the promise and limitations of nature-based solutions in the race to adapt to increased flooding and droughts.

La planificación de infraestructura en el Perú

noviembre 2023

Este documento presenta los resultados más importantes de más de dos años de investigaciones y reflexiones sobre la planificación de infraestructura en el Perú, con el fin de contribuir al debate en el marco de la elaboración del Plan Nacional de Infraestructura Sostenible para la Competitividad. Descargar

La sostenibilidad en la planificación nacional

noviembre 2023

Este documento aborda la sostenibilidad ambiental en la planificación de la infraestructura en el Perú, de modo que asegure estándares de sostenibilidad. Descargar

Enfoque territorial en la planificación nacional

noviembre 2023

Este documento presenta reflexiones sobre cómo se aborda el enfoque territorial en la planificación de infraestructura en el Perú para asegurar estándares de sostenibilidad. Descargar

Power With Purpose

June 2023

Driving Change Through Clean Energy Procurement. This case study shares the lessons learned and best practices for applying the 3C framework based on a national procurement process. The study describes the partnership between electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian and The Nature Conservancy.

To Trade or Not to Trade

May 2023

Options for operationalizing corresponding adjustments under Article 6.

Una Receta Para el Impacto

March 2023

Componentes clave para que las empresas impulsen un impacto medible en la salud de las cuencas hidrográficas.

Offsets As Ordered

February 2023

The authors sought to uncover what due diligence buyers conduct when they transact carbon credits. Through this study they hope to help buyers share insights to ease the due diligence process and help buyers advocate for high quality in carbon markets. Download the report

Benefits Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions

2023

The Benefit Accounting of Nature-Based Solutions for Watersheds Guide helps companies and other audiences better understand and accelerate implementation of nature-based solutions (NBS).

30x30 Coral Reef Restoration

December 2022

This paper reviews the role of coral reef restoration in the context of climate change and global 30 by 30 targets, arguing that while restoration should not be used as a silver-bullet in the face of global declines, it has an important role to play to deliver social and ecological goals. Download the Paper

Eligibility Requirements for REDD+ Standards

November 2022

This report (an update of 2021 version) provides an overview of seven REDD+ standards, as well as the sources of finance for which they are eligible. Our goal is to simplify the understanding of various standards, funding sources, and markets for REDD+ in order to facilitate access to REDD+ finance. Visit the REDD+ Standards Tool

Inland Water Ecosystem Briefing

November 2022

Explicit inclusion of inland water ecosystems in the area-based conservation targets and indicators is critical to recover and safeguard the most threatened and least protected ecosystems and biodiversity on the planet. This briefing provides an overview of the evidence for this recommendation.

Pacific Coast Fisheries Diversification Framework

October 2022

This document can be a vital resource for communities making determinations about what kinds of fisheries activities to engage in, what kind of fisheries permit and quota assets to invest in, what kind of infrastructure investments to make, and what kind of market activities to engage in.

Foodscapes Acceleration Guide

September 2022

Swift change must come to our global food system. This guide features case studies and offers scalable solutions for a better path forward. Download

Financing Nature for Water Security

July 2022

TNC and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) outline a tested process for designing, implementing and financing watershed investment programs that drive long-term water security outcomes for people and nature. More information

The Bioeconomy of Pará's Socio-biodiversity

June 2022

Results and public policy recommendations from TNC Brazil, BID and Natura. More information

A Recipe for Impact

March 2022

Key Ingredients for Companies to Drive Measurable Impact in Watershed Health

Hurricane Damages to Mangrove Forests

March 2022

Severe storms can damage mangroves which deliver much-needed coastal resilience to communities. TNC, UNAM, & CINVESTAV document the threats to mangroves, techniques to restore mangroves, and costs of restoration to evaluate the potential use of mangrove insurance to protect/restore these assets.

Article 6 Answers to Common Questions

January 2022

This TNC-produced summary reflects on UNFCCC COP26 progress in setting rules for international cooperation through carbon markets, also known as “Article 6.” More information: Article 6 Answers to Common Questions

Bioeconomy in the State of Pará (Full Report)

February 2022

In the State of Pará, Brazil, the diversity of the flora contributes to the economy and keeping forests standing is more profitable than cutting them down. This is the first study of the whole value chain of biodiversity in a State.

Bioeconomy in the State of Pará (Exec. Summary)

Februrary 2022

The executive summary of the report 'Socio-biodiversity Bioeconomy in the State of Pará' Download the Executive Summary in Spanish

Comparative Analysis of Risks to Coral Reefs

December 2021

Report: Comparative Analysis of Risks Faced by the World's Coral Reefs More information: Reef Resilience Network

Foodscapes: Toward Food System Transition

October 2021

New ways of envisioning, managing and implementing the transitions necessary for the full-scale transformation of our global food system More information

The Playbook for Climate Finance

October 2021

The Playbook for Climate Finance presents innovative strategies that can help fund the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as adaptive measures for climate-vulnerable communities around the world. More information

Biodiversity Net Gain in England

October 2021

This paper seeks to support the development and implementation of England’s biodiversity net gain (BNG) policy. It provides a framework that can help other countries exploring biodiversity offset markets.

Measuring Corporate Watershed Projects

August 2021

This report focuses on measuring and evaluating the impact of corporate watershed projects.

Biodiversity Action Guide

July 2021

There’s no shortage of strategies available to create a nature-positive planet now—our downloadable guide shows how to translate ambition into action. Read the Feature

Global Risk of River Flooding

June 2021

New research identifies regions of greatest climate-driven river flood risk to human lives and food production globally, calling for urgent acceleration of investment in nature-based adaptation plans. Download the Executive Summary

Eligibility Requirements for REDD+ Standards

June 2021

This report provides an overview of six REDD+ standards, as well as the sources of finance for which they are eligible. Our goal is to simplify the understanding of various standards, funding sources, and markets for REDD+ in order to facilitate access to REDD+ finance.

The Blue Guide to Coastal Resilience

June 2021

This guide helps disaster risk reduction planners use nature based solutions to reduce coastal community vulnerability and exposure to climate-related disasters and increase environmental, economic, and social benefits for people. More information

Nesting REDD+

March 2021

Pathways to Bridge Project and Jurisdictional Programs: This report examines current financial approaches to reduce emissions from deforestation through offsetting, and offers case studies and lessons learned to unlock more finance to protect forests in the future.

Benefit Accounting of NBS for Watersheds

March 2021

This report provides guidance on how to account for the benefits of nature-based solutions, helping users identify and account for the stacked water, carbon, and biodiversity benefits provided by these solutions and additional socio-economic benefits accrued. More information

The World’s Forgotten Fishes

February 2021

The report highlights the world’s forgotten freshwater fishes, of which one-third now face extinction. More information

Resilient European Cities

December 2020

Nature-Based Solutions for Clean Water More information

Food & Nature Digest

November 2020

Accelerating the Green Recovery: The global market analysis takes a closer look at environmental sustainability in the food, beverage and agricultural sectors. More information

Insurance for Natural Infrastructure

November 2020

Assessing the feasibility of insuring coral reefs in Florida and Hawai‘i More information

NDC Transparency Guidance for Developing Nations

November 2020

This report clarifies reporting requirements for nationally determined contributions, as defined by the Katowice Climate Package established at UNFCCC COP 24.

COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 2020

A joint NGO policy paper outlining recommendations for COVID-19 Response and Recovery through nature-based solutions

Financing Nature

September 2020

We need $700 billion/yr to reverse the global biodiversity crisis—but we can get nearly halfway there with no new funding. This report from the Paulson Institute, The Nature Conservancy & the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability reveals 9 critical actions to close the nature funding gap. More information

Mapping Carbon Accumulation Potential

September 2020

from Global Natural Forest Regrowth (Read on Nature) More information

N4C: Nature-Positive Recovery

July 2020

A nature-positive recovery for people, economy and climate includes principles for investing in nature-based jobs and initiatives to stimulate the post-COVID economy. More information

Lifting Off: Analysis of Potential Carbon Offsets

June 2020

This report analyzes the opportunities and challenges of carbon offset credits for the international airline industry, and the role natural climate solutions can play to help reduce overall emissions. More information

Clean and Green Energy Pathways Report

May 2020

The Nature Conservancy describes six critical ways to help governments, corporations and lenders accelerate our clean energy buildout while preserving natural lands, increasing local benefits for communities, and reducing wildlife impacts. More information

Investing in Nature for European Water Security

January 2020

This report outlines a strategic vision to mobilise greater investments in nature address Europe’s outstanding water security challenges. More information

Private Finance for Nature-Based Resilience

January 2020

This report aims to capture qualitative measurement of the positive momentum being built with market-based solutions to protect and improve natural capital. More information

Playbook for Climate Action

November 2019

Five ways to spark global, multisector change for the planet right now More information

Guide to Including Nature in NDCs

September 2019

A checklist of information and accounting approaches for natural climate solutions.

Guide to Including Nature in NDCs: Spanish

September 2019

Una Guía Para Incluir La Naturaleza en Las Contribuciones Determinadas a Nivel Nacional: A checklist of information and accounting approaches for natural climate solutions [en Español]

Towards a Blue Revolution

May 2019

A guide from TNC & Encourage Capital on impact investing in sustainable aquaculture.

Nature-Based Solutions in the Private Sector

April 2019

This white paper provides guidance to companies looking to adopt and scale nature-based solutions within their organizations.

Protect Source Waters: Africa

March 2019

Building the foundation for increasing investment in source water protection across Africa: 2019-2025

The Paris Agreement, Carbon Pricing & NCS

March 2019

This report examines natural climate solutions in the context of carbon finance, corporate investment and land sector offsets.

Role of Jurisdictional Tropical Forest Programs

December 2018

Multi-stakeholder jurisdictional programs can accelerate sustainability transitions in tropical forest landscapes. More information

Nature in the Urban Century

November 2018

A global assessment of where and how to conserve nature for biodiversity and human wellbeing. More information

The Science of Sustainability

October 2018

Exploring a unified path for development and conservation. More information

Soil at The Nature Conservancy

October 2018

A Shared Science Agenda: Priorities and Activities

Innovative Finance for Resilient Coasts

October 2018

This briefing paper, prepared in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, considers how scaled up investments in coastal areas can build up community resilience.

Carbon Market Incentives

September 2018

Soils play can play a major role climate mitigation, but they have largely been missing from carbon markets. More information

Catalyzing the Growth of EM in Fisheries

September 2018

Opportunities, barriers and recommendations for scaling electronic monitoring in fisheries.

June 2018

View The Nature Conservancy's vision for a sustainable urban century. More information

June 2018

The Nature Conservancy's practitioner framework to strengthen outcomes for people and nature. More Information

Sustainable Land Bonds

March 2018

Report on how governments can finance climate commitments and strengthen rural economies. More Information

The Business of Planting Trees

January 2018

A new report details some of the growing investment opportunities in restoring degraded land. More information

Lands of Opportunity

November 2017

An exploration of strategies for implementing natural climate solutions around the world. More information

The Path to a Safe and Sustainable Future

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An examination of how to mainstream nature-based approaches in comprehensive flood risk management.

Environmental Market for Stream Barrier Removal

October 2017

This report explores opportunities provided by existing regulatory programs in the United States to improve stream health through the removal of these barriers to aquatic connectivity. More information

Funding Trees for Health

September 2017

An analysis by The Nature Conservancy on finance and policy actions to enable tree planting for public health. More information

Smarter Agricultural Practices

September 2017

Case studies on sustainable agricultural practices around the world.

Global Agriculture Projects

September 2017

Case studies from TNC's global agriculture work.

The Power of Rivers: A Business Case

May 2017

A new report—produced in partnership with McGill University, The University of Manchester and PSR—brings decision makers a first-of-its-kind global analysis to help yield better economic, social and environmental outcomes in hydropower planning and management.

Assessing the Return on Investment in Watershed Conservation

March 2017

Study explores Brazil’s Camboriú River Watershed. Also available in Portuguese and Spanish. More information

The Biggest Environmental Challenges of 2017

February 2017

Perspectives from our global and regional leaders on the most pressing issues facing people and the planet. More information

State of Private Investment in Conservation

January 2017

Sponsored by NatureVest and JPMorgan Chase & Co., this report provides a landscape assessment of an emerging private investment market.

Beyond The Source

January 2017

New report analyzes 4,000 cities to demonstrate the health, climate and biodiversity benefits of source water protection. More information

Progress Report Towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets

December 2016

New analysis shows that countries are behind in meeting goals for biodiversity conservation. More information

Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems: Opportunities for Nationally Determined Contributions

November 2016

Coastal countries have an opportunity to take their blue carbon ecosystems into account when considering their national level climate actions. More information

reThink Soil Roadmap

November 2016

A new report by The Nature Conservancy, supported by General Mills, quantifies the value of soil health across the croplands of the United States. More information

Planting Healthy Air

October 2016

The report shows that even a conservative global investment in urban trees can save tens of thousands of lives. More information

Strong Voices, Active Choices (2016)

October 2016

Indigenous Peoples and local communities are vital leaders in the pursuit of lasting solutions to the world’s most pressing conservation and development challenges. More information

Water Share Report

August 2016

This report explores the potential for water markets and impact investment to serve as part of the solution to global water scarcity. More information

Sub-Saharan Africa's Urban Water Blueprint

August 2016

Assessing the potential for watershed conservation to benefit cities, rural livelihoods and nature across 30 large cities in Sub-Saharan Africa. More information

Atlas of Ocean Wealth

June 2016

This Atlas represents the largest collection to date of the economic, social and cultural values of coastal and marine habitats globally. More information

Improving Hydropower Outcomes: An Example from Myanmar

May 2016

This report demonstrates a framework that could be applied in Myanmar and worldwide to change the trajectory of water resource development. More information

China Urban Water Blueprint

April 2016

The China Urban Water Blueprint analyzes the state of the 135 surface water sources tapped by the country’s 30 largest and fastest growing cities. More information

Managing Coasts with Natural Solutions

February 2016

These "Guidelines for Measuring and Valuing the Coastal Protection Services of Mangroves and Coral Reefs" seek to reorient the cost-benefit analysis between built, or “gray infrastructure”, and “green infrastructure”—based on environmental processes. More information

Global Lands Report

December 2015

This report by The Nature Conservancy looks at how development and conservation can work in tandem to help society make better choices on how we use our lands. More information

A World at Risk: Global Development Risk Assessment

October 2015

A first-of-its-kind assessment identifies the most at-risk regions in the world for habitat conversion. More information

The Power of Rivers Report

August 2015

This report explores the potential for achieving balanced outcomes from hydropower development that works for people and nature. More information

Early Lessons from Jurisdictional REDD+

January 2015

This report reinforces the idea that with the appropriate investment and stakeholder support, low emissions development programs have the potential to become models of forest-friendly development around the world. More information

Sharing the Benefits of REDD+

January 2015

This report looks at the full set of opportunities to generate benefits from REDD+ for local communities and other stakeholders. More information

Urban Water Blueprint

November 2014

The Urban Water Blueprint report analyzes the state of water in cities around the world and offers cost-effective solutions to improve water quality. More information

Investing in Conservation: A Market Assessment

November 2014

This first-of-its-kind report reveals a conservation investing market of approximately $23 billion across just the last five years, and finds that investments in this space are expected to more than triple over the next five years. More information

Coasts at Risk

July 2014

An assessment of coastal risks and the role of environmental solutions. More information