The Nature Transformation Fund (NTF) is a curated portfolio aimed at driving significant environmental change and meeting Global Biodiversity Targets. Supported by leading experts and built on a comprehensive impact-first framework, the NTF is dedicated to creating tangible benefits for the planet.
Our projects cover key areas such as policy advocacy and legal representation for indigenous communities, forest protection and restoration, marine ecosystem conservation, and conservation finance. The NTF strategically supports projects under three essential pillars, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals:
Ecosystem health
Policy & accountability
Innovative finance
The Nature Transformation Fund encompasses a wide array of projects, each addressing different themes and approaches. We focus on three main pillars, which support the fund's overall framework. Within each pillar, various projects pursue similar goals through different methods.
Projects in this pillar support the protection and restoration of freshwater, land, and ocean realms, crucial for meeting the '30x30' targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This ambitious goal seeks to effectively protect and manage 30% of the world’s terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas by 2030. Achieving this is vital as currently, only about 17% of land and 8% of marine areas are under some form of protection. These efforts are essential to address the intertwined crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, ensuring the survival of natural systems that protect human well-being and support all life on Earth.
Gaia Amazonas is working to strengthen Indigenous governance in the Amazon through conservation, policy advocacy, and knowledge-sharing. The project enhances territorial protection by supporting Indigenous leadership in decision-making processes and reinforcing sustainable land management practices. By fostering intercultural collaboration, the initiative secures both ecological integrity and cultural heritage.
Projects in this pillar emphasize the role of local communities as part of the solution through championing science-backed policies, strategic litigation, and strong accountability mechanisms. Recognizing that the insights and experiences from affected communities are invaluable in crafting effective and just policies that not only protect the environment but also pave the way for a socially just transition.
ICCI works to elevate the global urgency of ice loss and its impact on climate stability. The project engages governments, scientists, and policymakers to integrate cryosphere science into international climate negotiations. By expanding advocacy efforts and strengthening coalitions, the initiative ensures that melting ice remains a priority in global climate policy.
Innovative finance focuses on developing financial strategies to sustainably manage and preserve natural resources. It seeks to secure continuous funding and unlock extra resources for long-term environmental stewardship. Mechanisms like conservation finance and blended finance, harness economic incentives to support conservation efforts and generate financial benefits. Additionally, they encourage community participation and ownership.
Earth Acre, in partnership with East Africa Carbon and Biodiversity Limited, is accelerating the creation of carbon and biodiversity credits on community-managed lands in Kenya. However, carbon and biodiversity credit development is a lengthy process, and to bridge this gap, the project provides direct cash transfers to landowners and uses a technology platform to manage nature-based revenue streams. This initiative helps sustain community engagement, expand sustainable land management, and protect critical ecosystems in the region, especially by restoring historic migratory corridors.
Ecosystem Health
Indonesia
The Javan rhino is one of the most critically endangered mammals on Earth, with fewer than 75 individuals remaining, all confined to Ujung Kulon National Park. This project strengthens real-time protection systems to monitor and safeguard the species by enhancing data analysis, remote camera networks, and patrol coordination. By maintaining essential conservation activities and addressing emerging threats such as poaching and habitat degradation, the initiative aims to secure the long-term survival of the Javan rhino and its critical swamp forest habitat.
Policy & Accountability
Kenya + 2 countries
Natural Justice is working to protect Indigenous rights and traditional knowledge across South Africa, Kenya, and Senegal. The initiative focuses on legal advocacy, capacity-building, and integrating Indigenous knowledge into environmental policies. Through partnerships and global advocacy, the project ensures that Indigenous communities have a voice in environmental governance.
Innovative Finance
United States
The Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) incubator aims to identify, incubate and enhance conservation finance solutions and tools to drive greater impact. Over the course of one year, it will support 5-10 groundbreaking projects selected through a global call for proposals by providing grants, mentorship, and development opportunities. By nurturing these concepts, the program aims to unlock additional funding and scale impactful conservation initiatives worldwide.
We collaborate with a broad network of experts and maintain a robust portfolio management system to ensure high quality and scientific rigor. The NTF is overseen by two main portfolio managers who work closely with an external advisory group.
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