Real stories.
Real impact.
Meet the changemakers, innovators, and community leaders creating solutions for people and nature.
Who we are
We are an environmental nonprofit organization inspiring change so people and nature thrive.
We believe in people’s power to create lasting change. Rare works alongside coastal and rural communities to protect the lands and waters they call home. Together, we’re helping communities strengthen their livelihoods, keep nature healthy, and prepare for a changing climate.
Our global impact
Together, our impact grows.
3.2M+
People benefiting from better fishing, farming, and conservation practices.
127,000km²
Land and sea under conservation with Rare’s support.
275+
Partners advancing community-led conservation, alongside people trained to inspire action in 100+ countries.
What we do
Our approach to
environmental conservation
Across land and sea, people depend on nature for food, income, and a place to call home. Rare supports communities to protect what sustains them and build a future they can count on.
Restoring fisheries and coastal habitats
Healthy oceans mean more fish, more food, and stronger livelihoods. Rare supports coastal communities to care for their waters, restore marine life, and sustain the fishing traditions that connect generations.
Growing food and restoring land
Healthy soil supports thriving farms and families. Rare works with farmers to restore their land, protect water, and grow food in ways that help nature recover and families adapt to a changing climate.
What you can do
Help communities protect
the nature we all depend on
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Stories & Impact
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Discover stories of local leadership and progress from around the world. Meet the fishers, farmers, and community leaders protecting the places they love and building a future where people and nature thrive.
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