The Nature Conservancy
Rescue Hong Kong’s oyster reefs before it’s too late
Together, we can save the most endangered marine habitat in the world!
Event
200 Experts Convene at 2025 Nature-based Solutions for Climate Conference to Explore Nature's Role in Tackling Climate Challenges
The event convened over 200 global and local experts, policymakers, academics, and industry innovators to explore the transformative potential of nature-based solutions (NbS).
Places We Protect
Hong Kong Oyster Restoration
TNC restores oyster reefs in Hong Kong to improve water quality, increase local fish production, and educate the public about the importance of these marine habitats.
Video
Working Towards the Future: Creating Resilient Bay Area
With global warming, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are increasing. Coastal cities will bear the brunt of the impacts. Countries are taking multiple measures to mitigate climate risks in bay areas to increase their resilience.
Project Overview
Recycling oyster shells from restaurants to benefit nature
Get to understand TNC “Save Our Shells” Initiative
Contest
Photo Contest
View the winning photos from past years of the photo contest and learn other ways to get involved with nature.
Every oyster reef we restore, every community we support and every species brought back from the brink, begins with you.
Opportunity
Join Us
Every hectare we protect, every river kilometer restored, every species brought back from the brink, begins with you. Your support will help make a lasting difference for nature.
Restoration Guidelines for Shellfish Reefs
Often overlooked as a crucial marine habitat, oysters are also ecosystem engineers that play a tremendous role in coastal protection and support marine ecosystems wherever they thrive.
Magazine Feature
Competing Against Time to Protect Mongolia
Mongolia is rapidly working to protect 30% of their land by 2030, both for the people and the great variety of species that calls the country home.
Our Priorities
A World Where People and Nature Thrive
We work to meet this ambitious goal by focusing on these key areas of conservation.
Our Priorities
Conservation Update
Tackle Climate Change
Project Overview
Protect Land and Water
Initiative
Provide Food and Water Sustainably
Conservation Update
Build Healthy Cities
Feature
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