THE NAT GALA
Manhattan, NY — 20 September 2026
Nature is coming
to New York
THE NAT is returning to New York in a few weeks’ time. The second NAT GALA will be on 20 September, themed ‘Water is Life.’
Why We Exist
An accelerator for the planet’s most urgent work
THE NAT is a global movement working to close the nature finance gap by mobilising capital into regenerative, nature-positive systems.
Connecting investors, scientists, policymakers, innovators and cultural leaders, THE NAT accelerates action through convenings, storytelling, partnerships, and investment-focused initiatives.
Its work spans regenerative food systems, ocean and water resilience, landscape restoration, youth engagement, and the cultural narratives needed to make nature visible, valued, and investible.
Lee-Ann Olwage
In Motion
Nature doesn’t stand still.
Neither do we.
Every reef, current and ecosystem THE NAT funds is alive and moving — the same energy that drives our community forward.
Footage · THE NAT
A Night For Nature
THE NAT GALA, New York
On September 21, 2025 in NYC, we celebrated the awe and wonder of the natural world and honored the trailblazers leading the way for its protection. Proceeds from the gala went to support the restoration of trees and seas.
340 Guests · $2M Raised
Supporting and Scaling Solutions
A global stage for the solutions Nature needs now
At THE NAT, we spotlight breakthrough ideas and bold innovations that have the power to shift business, policy, and culture toward a more sustainable future. From regenerative materials and circular supply chains to AI-powered biodiversity tools and Indigenous-led conservation, we provide a global stage for the solutions Nature needs now.
Through our Solutions Series, we connect pioneering thinkers with influential platforms and investors to catalyze impact at scale.
Kyle Weeks
Thank you to all our supporters
A growing coalition of brands, institutions and conservation partners funding THE NAT's mission.
Nature is calling
There's a place for you at THE NAT
Nature lover, creative thinker, investor or change maker — join a growing community driven by love for the natural world.
Kin Coedel
Photography — Kin Coedel, Zhang Ahuei, Lee-Ann Olwage, Kyle Weeks, Mauricio Holc, Joe Short