A healthy reef is an incredibly complex ecosystem that helps protect delicate shorelines from damage and erosion.

Over 1 billion people around the world rely on coral reefs for food, livelihoods and the land where they live. Yet, coral reefs are rapidly succumbing to ocean heatwaves caused by climate change. As ocean temperatures continue to rise, reef bleaching is decimating this vital living organism.

Fortunately, there is hope as researchers have discovered super reefs that are proving resilient to warmer waters. These super reefs are sharing their secrets for survival and helping scientists conserve and protect the world’s coral reefs. The Nature Conservancy, along with partners, is participating in a collaborative effort to help coral reefs persist in a warming world.

The loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction further exacerbates climate change, jeopardizing all life on Earth.

Extinctions of plant and wildlife species are happening faster than ever. If we remove too many pieces, the health of our environment, food supply and economies could crumble. But if we can agree to prioritize biodiversity, we can save the planet and ourselves.

Through the America the Beautiful campaign, The Nature Conservancy is driving a nationwide initiative to conserve 30% of America's lands and waters by 2030. We applaud this initiative's extensive reach across all 50 states. Developing and implementing strategies to protect, manage and restore critical ecosystems that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also promote biodiversity.

Climate change is making wildfires larger, more destructive and more frequent.

The 20 largest wildfires in our home state of Colorado have all occurred within the last 20 years, and the fire season now lasts 75 days longer than it did in the 1970s. Because of climate change, these forests are also less able to regenerate after a wildfire, leading to permanent loss in biodiversity and outdoor recreation opportunities.

The Nature Conservancy's Healthy Forests and Watersheds initiative is dedicated to restoring 500,000 acres of forests in Tellus’s home state of Colorado, including those unable to regenerate naturally. Along with transitioning away from fossil fuels, natural climate solutions offer immediate and cost-effective ways to tackle the climate crisis—while also supporting healthy, thriving communities and ecosystems. This initiative prioritizes forest restoration, particularly replanting and safeguarding watersheds. Healthy watersheds ensure clean water for people and wildlife, and they support agriculture and food production, industry and outdoor recreational activities in the process.