Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our Vision

Our vision is for a sustainable Mongolia where nature is the foundation of human well-being, prosperity and opportunity for future generations.

To achieve this positive vision of the future, we need to recognize the unprecedented challenges that affect global communities, and work together to find new ways to help nature thrive while securing a more prosperous future for people. TNC is committed to protecting land and water at unparalleled scales, tackling climate change, providing food and water sustainably for a growing population, building healthy cities, and connecting people and nature.

Our Values

Integrity Beyond Reproach

We will meet the highest ethical and professional standards in all of our organizational endeavors and, in doing so, we hold ourselves accountable to our mission and to the public.

• Be honest at all times
• Be accountable to each other, to the mission, to our donors, members, partners, and to the public (read our Privacy Policy)
• Earn trust by building relationships, being competent, and following through on all of our commitments

Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures

Enduring conservation success depends on the active involvement of people and partners whose lives and livelihoods are linked to the natural systems we seek to conserve. We respect the needs, values and traditions of local communities and cultures, and we forge relationships based on mutual benefit and trust.

• Demonstrate respect by committing to local, on the ground involvement with people, communities and cultures, and with awareness and sensitivity to their economic realities
• Treat our partners and colleagues with fairness and honesty
• Work collaboratively with all sectors of society, including indigenous people, to develop practical conservation solutions

Commitment to Diversity

We recognize that conservation is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. We will recruit and mentor staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character.

• Respect and be open to a variety of viewpoints and diversity of thought
• Work in an environment that encourages each of us to achieve our potential and values the contributions of all
• Expand and strengthen the diversity of our workforce, trustee base and boards

One Conservancy

Our strength and vitality lie in being one organization working together in local places and across borders to achieve our global mission. We value the collective and collaborative efforts that are so essential to our success.

• Work across all of our operations to implement and support the right strategies, at the right scales, and at the right places always with the greater good of our mission in mind
• Act with continuity of purpose in everything we do, from the focus of our conservation efforts to the allocation of our resources
• Celebrate individual, team and project success as the success of all who work for TNC

Tangible, Lasting Results

We use the best available science, a creative spirit, and a collaborative, non-confrontational approach to craft innovative solutions to complex conservation problems at scales that matter and in ways that will endure.

• Use a creative spirit and original thought in the pursuit of excellence
• Develop, analyze and use the best available conservation science and a science-based rigor to set priorities, make decisions, take action and measure results
• Conduct our business in an environmentally sensitive manner