Natural Resources Defense Council

Founded in 1970, Natural Resources Defense Council is a non-governmental organisation based in New York, United States working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, health +1 more.

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organisation founded in New York in 1970 as the first national environmental group focused on legal action. It works on climate change, wildlife and public lands, clean air and water, and environmental health, combining scientific research, policy advocacy, litigation and grassroots mobilisation. NRDC is incorporated in New York and reports more than 3 million members and online activists, supported by a staff of roughly 700 scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists. Its work includes litigation against federal rollbacks, campaigns to protect endangered species and public lands, and an India programme on climate resilience and public health. Offices are located in the United States, Beijing and New Delhi, with a headquarters in New York. The organisation funds its work largely through individual donations, including direct-mail campaigns and membership.