Why We Are Rare

Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive

At Rare, we believe in people—and in the power of community to ignite change and drive action. From fishers to farmers to Hollywood creatives and climate leaders, Rare helps people protect our shared planet.

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What we do

Our Community-led Approach

Rare invests in people and nature to solve our greatest conservation and development challenges. We partner with local leaders, individuals, and their communities to help them co-manage, protect, and restore their natural resources against threats like climate change.
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Explore Our Programs

Fish Forever

Revitalizing Coastal Fisheries

Lands for Life

Empowering Farming Communities

Climate Culture

Inspiring Individual Climate Action

Center for Behavior & the Environment

Enabling Social Change

Innovative Finance

Financing Sustainable Ecosystems

Explore Our Priorities

Protecting Biodiversity

Tackling Climate Change

Securing Food Systems

Promoting Gender Equity

Advancing Green Finance
What Others Say About Us
"Rare... may have one of the most critical, and underappreciated, social technologies to protect ecosystems and biodiversity." David Bornstein
The New York Times

On the Front Lines

Press Release

The Sounds Right Initiative: Nature is Now Officially an Artist

April 18, 2024
Research & Reports

VegOut: A fresh, new social campaign to inspire plant-based eating

March 29, 2024
Stories & Articles

An Amazonian milestone 16 years in the making

March 27, 2024
Stories & Articles

A Rare biodiversity story

February 28, 2024
Opinions & Insights

Risk, Return, and Impact: A Rare Conversation with Bruce McNamer

February 13, 2024
Research & Reports

International Public Opinion on Climate Change

November 21, 2023
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