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60+ Countries
10M People Reached

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BEHAVIOR-CENTERED CONSERVATION

Conservation is about people.

While others focus on biology, Rare focuses on psychology. We are a global leader in using behavioral science to achieve long-lasting conservation results.

By empowering local communities to take pride in their natural resources, we help adopt sustainable behaviors that protect the environment and ensure food security for generations.

🎯 Our Mission

To inspire change so people and nature thrive.

We exist to motivate individuals and communities to adopt practices that protect the natural resources they depend on.

🌎 Our Vision

A shared future.

We envision a world where people and nature coexist in harmony, and where local communities are empowered to steward their own resources.

Our programs

Inspiring change so people and nature thrive. Your donation powers these community-led initiatives.

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Community Action

Applying behavioral science to solve conservation's toughest challenges by focusing on people.

3.2 million people Benefitting from improved fishing, farming, & conservation practices
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Coastal Resources

Revitalizing coastal waters and protecting community fisheries for the future.

118,000 sq. miles Coastal ocean enabled for community-led conservation & co-management
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Sustainable Farming

Helping smallholder farmers adopt regenerative agriculture to secure food and climate.

20,000 sq. miles Of land being conserved by partners with Rare's support
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Financial Solutions

Connecting frontline communities to the formal economy to build financial resilience.

$8.2 million By 960 savings clubs & 86k micro-insurance holders

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