Why We Are Rare

Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive

At Rare, we believe in people—and in the power of community to ignite change and drive action. From fishers to farmers to Hollywood creatives and climate leaders, Rare helps people protect our shared planet.

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What we do

Our Community-led Approach

Rare invests in people and nature to solve our greatest conservation and development challenges. We partner with local leaders, individuals, and their communities to help them co-manage, protect, and restore their natural resources against threats like climate change.
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Explore Our Programs

Fish Forever

Revitalizing Coastal Fisheries

Lands for Life

Empowering Farming Communities

Climate Culture

Inspiring Individual Climate Action

Center for Behavior & the Environment

Enabling Social Change

Innovative Finance

Financing Sustainable Ecosystems

Explore Our Priorities

Protecting Biodiversity

Tackling Climate Change

Securing Food Systems

Promoting Gender Equity

Advancing Green & Blue Finance
What Others Say About Us
"Rare... may have one of the most critical, and underappreciated, social technologies to protect ecosystems and biodiversity." David Bornstein
The New York Times

On the Front Lines

Research & Reports

Climate Action on the Mind: A Longitudinal Study of...

October 24, 2024
Opinions & Insights

One Nation Under Climate Policy: The Surprising Agreement...

October 22, 2024
Stories & Articles

Rare Conversation: “Sparking Change to Electrify Clean Energy Adoption”...

October 22, 2024
Stories & Articles

El retorno de los aves

October 10, 2024
Research & Reports

Prospective ecological contributions of potential marine OECMs and MPAs...

October 9, 2024
Opinions & Insights

What’s holding community solar back?

October 1, 2024
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