Advancing conservation across the western Mamoré, Isiboro-Sécure and Ñembi Guasu landscapes.
Nature's Heartbeat
Trust at the heart of nature conservation
Nature’s Heartbeat works towards a world where grassroots conservationists are at the heart of global conservation. Across seven countries, we support around 50 conservation leaders and their organisations to protect vital Key Biodiversity Areas through trust-based funding, long-term partnerships and locally-led action for nature that creates lasting change for nature and communities.
Our work at a glance
- 7
- countries
- 19
- Key Biodiversity Areas
- 50+
- local conservation organisations supported
- 6+ mln.
- hectares of high-value nature
Where we work
A global movement rooted in local landscapes
From the forests of Ghana and Uganda to the wetlands of Bolivia and the islands of the Philippines, Nature’s Heartbeat promotes locally-led conservation in some of the world’s most important Key Biodiversity Areas. We always work through the organisations and communities that understand their landscapes best.
Explore our landscapes
Nature’s Heartbeat works with local conservation actors across 12 landscapes. They work in some of the world’s most important biodiversity-rich areas, from tropical forests and forest corridors to wetlands, freshwater ecosystems and community-managed landscapes. Discover where we work.
Bolivia
Democratic Republic of Congo
Strengthening local conservation across the Kahuzi-Biega–Itombwe forest corridor.
Ghana
Protecting the rainforests of the Atewa Range and the savannas of Mole National Park.
Indonesia
Advancing community-led conservation across Sulawesi and Sumatra’s biodiversity hotspots.
Philippines
Indigenous and community-led conservation in Southern Palawan.
Suriname
Building on centuries of Saamaka stewardship of tropical forests.
Uganda
Backing local conservationists around Murchison Falls.
"Nature has a better chance to thrive when community organisations stand as guardians of their own environment."
Singgani Local Community Development Board
Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Join the movement
Nature’s Heartbeat is a growing movement that puts grassroots conservationists at the heart of global conservation. By bringing together funders, partners and local organisations, we are building a more equitable and effective approach to protecting nature through trust-based funding. We want to grow this movement and would love to explore how you can get involved.