Global efforts to protect people and the planet are continuing at the Nature Conservancy, which recently published its 2024 Impact Report. Highlights of accomplishments by the organization include:
- One Conservancy Science Program is in its second year
- More than 1,000 scientists and staff connecting across the globe
- Mapping groundwater sources to help ecosystems survive
- Launching a new post-doc program with the Smithsonian Institution
- Creating a tool to improve marine biodiversity near Mexico
- Providing funds for scientists to publish research in peer-reviewed journals
- Founding a new Indigenous Sciences Program
- Mining the Sun report on potential for clean energy projects on brownfields
On its website, the organization states this about its purpose:
“The Nature Conservancy is tackling the dual threats of accelerated climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. Science determines where we focus and equity guides how we achieve lasting results. Grounded by decades of local on-the-ground experience, we maximize our ability to affect change by bringing together real-world solutions, policy expertise, sustainable financing and collaborative partnerships.”
The Nature Conservacy’s efforts are bolstered by a $1 million donation by Tennessee’s retired U.S. Sen. Bill Frist and his wife, Tracy. This donation is helping show connections between planetary health and human health.
Suggestions on how you can get involved in conservation in simple ways include:
- Volunteer opportunities
- Nature Lab activities for school-aged children
- Externship participation for young adults
You can find more details about this report and how you can contribute to conservation efforts at https://www.nature.org/.
Anne Brock is marketing coordinator for Solar Alliance, which designs solar projects for manufacturers and other businesses. She’s at abrock@solaralliance.com or 865-221-8349.
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