Membership

The Nature Tech Collective originally started as the MRV Collective (you can learn more about this here). Subsequently, the majority of our members today are MRV providers—companies offering measurement, reporting, and verification solutions.

In addition, we have a diverse range of corporates, investors, and project developers. Our community also includes nature tech researchers, consultancies, standard-setting organizations, and rating agencies.

For a deeper look, we recommend exploring our up-to-date member list.

There are several ways you can collaborate with the Nature Tech Collective and actively engage with the nature tech ecosystem. Here are some examples: 

Network with the nature tech ecosystem

• You can connect with other members through our Slack community, webinars and in-person events. These platforms are a great way to meet new partners and stakeholders, share ideas, and explore potential collaborations. We also help by making introductions when you ask us.

Help disseminate information

• As a member, you can help spread important information across the industry. You can do this by participating in our NTC Now sessions, contributing to co-marketing initiatives, or writing blog posts. We’ll work with you to create content, such as blog posts or event recordings, and share it across our channels to increase its reach.

Lead a subcommunity

• You have the opportunity to lead a sub-community within the Nature Tech Collective. This involves gathering like-minded individuals around a specific thematic, organizing discussions, and driving collaboration. We provide all the necessary tools and frameworks to support you in this role. 

Lead in-person chapters

• We are expanding our in-person chapters, and if you're passionate about fostering local connections, you can take the lead in your area. This could involve organizing events, connecting with members, or creating a space for local discussions. You might even have the chance to co-organize events at major conferences like New York Climate Week or London Climate Week. If you have an idea for an event, reach out to us, and we can help you connect with other members or provide support.

We’ll first preface this by saying the value of your membership in the Nature Tech Collective is directly tied to your level of participation. The more you engage—whether by attending events, connecting with fellow members, or contributing to discussions—the more you’ll probably get out of it. (Make sure to introduce yourself and reach out to our community lead to get the most from your membership!)

Practically members get access to opportunities presenting in:

• Year-round educational webinars

• Demo days and networking events

• Nature Tech Summit & Unconference
  

But also

• Access to out Member-only online slack community

• Amplification opportunities. Past examples: Speaker slots at Bloom & Greenbiz, COP16 Blue Zone access, features in Dealroom's research

• Matchmaking from NTC

• Influence on future programming, sector intelligence and governance.

• Access to a menu of bespoke R&D services powered by our members, including:

  • Custom research and insights

  • Solution demo days

  • Corporate accelerator programs

  • Advisory support
    

For a deeper understanding, we recommend checking out our 2024 community impact report.The report highlights feedback from other members and showcases the collaborations we've had over the past year, giving you a clear picture of how the collective can benefit you.

The first thing to note is that you’ll have to fill one very long and comprehensive form to help us connect you in the best of ways.

Beyond that, as a member of the Nature Tech Collective, you are a partner in our mission to accelerate a nature-positive future. We are a community built on the ethos of collaboration over competition, and our collective success depends on the active participation of our members.

Here is what we look for in our community members:

• Champion a Collaborative Spirit: Embrace our pre-competitive environment by sharing knowledge, asking questions, and offering insights. The strength of our community lies in our members' willingness to work together to advance the entire industry.

• Engage Actively: The more you participate, the more you and the community will benefit. We encourage you to stay active on Slack, join our weekly NTC Now sessions, and connect with fellow members to build meaningful partnerships.

• Be a Responsive Partner: To ensure we can effectively feature your work and connect you with opportunities, we ask that you assign a primary point of contact within your organization. Your responsiveness allows us to include your expertise in publications, surveys, and other initiatives designed to amplify your impact.

In short, we ask our members to be passionate contributors, ready to help shape the future of nature tech alongside us.

Membership belongs to your organization, so you can invite as many team members as you'd like to join our community spaces and events. We encourage broad participation from your team.

We believe the heart of our collective is active collaboration. To ensure our community remains a dynamic and valuable resource, we periodically refresh our member lists and may deactivate inactive Slack accounts. This helps us cultivate a space where every member is an active contributor, fostering genuine connection and shared progress.

We look forward to welcoming all engaged members of your team.

Absolutely not. While nature tech providers and project developers are central to our community, our mission is to unite the entire nature tech ecosystem. We believe that accelerating a nature-positive future requires a diversity of perspectives and expertise.

We actively welcome all stakeholders who are passionate about this mission, including:

• Academics and scientific institutions

• Investors and financial institutions

• Standard-setting bodies and rating agencies

• Policymakers and conservation NGOs

• Corporations working towards nature-positive goals

By connecting different geographies and professional roles, we create a truly collaborative space to solve complex challenges together. If you are committed to building a nature-positive world, you belong in the collective.