We are showing how green infrastructure, such as planting trees in cities, can address urban challenges.
Melbourne on Port Phillip Bay We are showing how green infrastructure, such as planting trees in cities, can address urban challenges. © Sierra Toomey

Our Priorities

Build Healthy Cities

Cities are growing—fast. By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas.

Cities are expanding their footprint at an alarming rate, putting habitat, human health and access to food and water at risk. But with smart planning, science-based solutions and strong partnerships, The Nature Conservancy Australia is working to make our cities resilient, healthy and equitable.

Key Strategies

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Australia, China or USA – which is more urbanised?

Developing an urban forest strategy for Melbourne

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Melbourne’s Urban Wildlife

Life in one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Underwater view of a a healthy oyster reef

Places We Protect

Victoria's Lost Reefs Rediscovered

Getting shellfish reefs back into Port Phillip Bay which once covered 50% of the Bay's seafloor before being wiped out.

Discover our other priorities and find ways you can help transform the future of the world.

In addition to helping create healthy cities, The Nature Conservancy is listening to science to address today’s most urgent challenges.