National Program

Environment

Investing in a thriving, resilient environment for nature and for people

Doris Duke was a passionate, committed and active conservationist in her lifetime. At the Doris Duke Foundation, we support efforts to responsibly steward the ecosystems where we and millions of other species dwell.

Our Ideas

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Climate-smart forests

Why is this a new era for forests?

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Indigenous-led conservation

Why is Indigenous leadership vital for a thriving U.S. conservation movement?

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Climate-smart forests

Why is this a new era for forests?

Explore the idea

Indigenous-led conservation

Why is Indigenous leadership vital for a thriving U.S. conservation movement?

Explore the idea

What We’ve Supported

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9th American Forest Congress

An unprecedented convening of forest supporters and advocates gather in Washington, D.C., to create a new plan for climate-smart conservation and forest stewardship.

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A Bipartisan Coalition for Climate Solutions

The Bipartisan Policy Center is finding common political ground in the pursuit of an economically prosperous and carbon-neutral future.

Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge

Led by Native Americans in Philanthropy, the Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge and Funding Collaborative is rallying philanthropic capital to support Indigenous leaders in conserving their lands, waters and lifeways.

Grant Resources