To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The world's largest private conservation organization Over 3,000 staff working in 29 countries Over 1.1 million members Mission and Overview Komodo, Indonesia

Working with partner organizations like UNESCO to conserve portfolios of functional conservation areas within and across ecoregions including 13 World Heritage Sites. Noel Kempff Mercado, Bolivia World Heritage Partnership

In collaboration with UNESCO’s World Heritage Center, through our Island Ecotourism Network, we are developing ecotourism as an important strategy for reducing threats to conservation targets and for generating new sources of income for protected areas and the people who live there. World Heritage Partnership TNC patrol boat, Komodo National Park

Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve In partnership with local conservation organizations, protected area authorities, local communities and ecotourism businesses, we are supporting ecotourism activities around the world. World Heritage Partnership

ECOTOURISM BENEFITS  direct income for the conservation of protected areas  income for local stakeholders, creating incentives for conservation locally  build constituencies for conservation  promote sustainable use of natural resources  reduce threats to biodiversity  Vizcaino, Mexico World Heritage Partnership

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Engaging tourism associations Working with local fishing communities World Heritage Partnership

Sian Ka'an Bioreserve, Mexico Supporting site management Training local fishers as nature guides World Heritage Partnership