OUR MISSION
To ADVANCE NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO SUSTAIN LIFE ON EARTH.

WE START WITH THE PROJECT, NOT THE INSTRUMENT.

Explore the Model

“The sustainability of our economic system very much depends on the sustainability of nature and its ecosystems. We need to price nature’s services properly to reflect the true cost of our actions. The new paradigm does that by market valuing the ecosystem services of a living nature.” 

~ Dr. Ralph Chami, International Economist

Some conservation projects are best supported through grants, philanthropy, public funding, corporate partnerships, or long-term institutional support.

Others may become strong candidates for ecosystem valuation, methodology development, regenerative finance, or other emerging approaches.

+Nature helps determine what fits, what must be in place first, and which partners should lead the specialized work.

BUILDING WHAT CONSERVATION PROJECTS NEED TO MOVE FORWARD.

+Nature exists between a promising conservation opportunity and the long-term support needed to sustain it.

We work with project teams, communities, funders, scientists, and specialist partners to strengthen the structure around the work. That may include project definition, governance, evidence, funding strategy, partner coordination, and planning for what comes next.

Our role changes with the needs and maturity of each project. The goal is not to force every opportunity through the same process, but to help it move responsibly toward the form of support that fits.

WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK.


Nature as Living Infrastructure

We recognize healthy ecosystems as essential systems that sustain life, communities, economies, and cultures.

Community Stewardship

People closest to an ecosystem should have meaningful participation in decisions that affect its future and share in the benefits of its protection.

Scientific Integrity

Projects should be grounded in credible evidence, transparent measurement, and a clear understanding of what can and cannot yet be claimed.

Regeneration Over Extraction

Support for nature should strengthen ecological health and community well-being rather than simply create another mechanism for extracting value.

Integrity & Accountability

Clear roles, transparent decision-making, responsible finance, and strong safeguards are essential to maintaining trust.

Durability Across Generations

We look beyond one grant, one transaction, or one intervention toward systems capable of adapting and continuing over time.

Meet +Nature

Bonnie Monteleone

Environmental advocate, researcher, and artist who co-founded Plastic Ocean Project after sailing nearly 10,000 nautical miles through major ocean gyres. Her work combines marine science, education, public engagement, and art to advance ocean conservation.

CEO

Ann Stewart

Former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with 22 years of experience in environmental diplomacy, sustainable development, and international policy. Her work has spanned conservation, environmental cooperation, disaster resilience, and climate policy around the world.

Board Member
Board Member

Andy Schroeder

Marine conservation leader and former U.S. Coast Guard officer with decades of experience in nonprofit management, ocean research, and marine debris recovery. He founded Island Trails Network and later co-founded the Ocean Plastics Recovery Project.

Jay Bassett

Former U.S. EPA senior leader and U.S. Naval Officer with nearly four decades of public service. His work focuses on circular systems, environmental justice, community-centered solutions, and regenerative approaches to materials and natural resources.

Board Member

Ann Montgomery

Veteran policy analyst and researcher with senior experience in Congress, GAO, health policy, and social systems. She brings expertise in public policy, institutional design, caregiving systems, and long-term community resilience.

Board Member
Board Member

Brian Morgan

Entrepreneur and strategic advisor with experience across investment, startups, real estate, and finance. He brings a business and capital perspective to +Nature’s work on sustainable growth and conservation finance.

John Gove

Farmer, photographer, and storyteller whose work is rooted in land, food systems, and community. He brings a practical connection to agriculture alongside a commitment to conservation and environmental storytelling.

Board Member

Harry Antibus

Musician turned climate advocate whose environmental work spans film, recycling, and climate engagement. He brings a creative perspective to +Nature’s mission and a longstanding interest in systems that support life on Earth.

Board Member
Board Member

Nina Butler

CEO of Stina Inc. and environmental strategist specializing in circular economy systems and behavior change. Her work includes research, policy engagement, and advising organizations on plastics, materials management, and systemic environmental solutions.