Rare is a global leader in community-led solutions to protect nature, fight climate change, and build resilient communities.
We empower people around the world to adopt sustainable practices, restore ecosystems on land and at sea, and strengthen their livelihoods — ensuring people and nature thrive together.
Our priorities
Rare is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and prosperity of all life on Earth. We focus on addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, securing food systems, promoting equity in conservation, and directing public and private capital toward sustainable, community-based, and people-centered environmental solutions, among other priorities.
Our Core Values
Rare’s core values define the organization as well as the individuals who make it successful. These values support Rare’s mission and culture while reminding people what is truly important when showing up to work every day. The values show that Rare dreams big, holds itself accountable and stays positive even in the face of challenges.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Rare promotes, respects, and values the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of our staff, partners, and supporters around the world.
We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that welcomes qualified individuals of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, physical abilities, religions, political beliefs, and socioeconomic status.
We believe that including a broad range of ideas is integral to empowering communities and inspiring change so both people and nature thrive.
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Ethics and Whistleblower Hotline Reporting Mechanism
Rare is committed to the highest possible standards of ethical, moral, and legal business conduct and has established an Ethics and Whistleblower reporting mechanism. Learn more about the Ethics and Whistleblower Hotline