Nature Conservancy: Many Policy Wins, Positive Changes In 2023

Season’s Greetings to you and yours!

Writing to share The Nature Conservancy’s 2023 Impact Report. It details work by The Nature Conservancy in New York in tackling the challenges of climate change—flooding, heat, biodiversity loss, and more—using science, policy, innovation and partnerships to create lasting, tangible results.

Topline highlights below – for the full report, visit nature.org/newyork.

Wishing you a warm and happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

The Nature Conservancy in New York

• Key policy wins. With our leadership of the Forest for All NYC coalition and key role in the NYC Urban Forest Agenda, trees are now considered critical infrastructure, and they must be included in the city’s long-term sustainability and climate planning. NYC has set a goal of 30% canopy cover, with a focus on getting more trees in our most vulnerable neighborhoods.

• Hosting city-wide events. The second annual City of Forest Day was held in October. With over 70 events, including 30 geared toward children and programs in Mandarin, Bengali and Spanish, it was bigger and more inclusive than ever.
• Making voices heard. We’re building key public and private sector partnerships to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change and access the benefits of nature. The Forest for All NYC coalition has grown to over 120 organizational members, and it has received public endorsement from all five borough presidents

Banner Image: Tree canopy. Image Credit – Michael Olsen