United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus
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The U.S. Congressional International Conservation Caucus is a bipartisan congressional organization that was founded in September 2003 with the conviction that “the United States of America has the opportunity, the obligation and the interests to advance the conservation of natural resources for this and future generations,” and a commitment to promote U.S. leadership in public/private conservation partnerships worldwide. These partnerships are supported in order to ensure stewardship for natural resources that can lead to habitat and bio-diversity protection, poverty alleviation, economic development and regional safety. The ICC constitutes the second largest bipartisan congressional caucus, with over 1/3 of the U.S. House of Representatives, and over 1/4 of the U.S. Senate as acting members.
, the United States placed 230,000,000 acres of land under national protection to conserve natural assets for the long-term use of future generations.
A new wave of conservationism emerged in the early 21st century, inspired by America's history of sound natural resource management, and united by the conviction that the United States of America can and should take steps to export these practices throughout the world to strengthen national security. The International Conservation Caucus was founded in September 2003 by Representatives Clay Shaw (R-FL), John Tanner
(D-TN), Ed Royce
(R-CA), and Tom Udall
(D-NM) to preserve the influence and motivation needed to provide continual support to critical conservation projects.
History
A popular social movement in the late 1800s pushed conservation of natural resources to the top of the national agenda. The leaders of the movement were concerned that poor land management would put long-term national interests at risk, as well as destroy future Americans' natural heritage. Under President Theodore RooseveltTheodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
, the United States placed 230,000,000 acres of land under national protection to conserve natural assets for the long-term use of future generations.
A new wave of conservationism emerged in the early 21st century, inspired by America's history of sound natural resource management, and united by the conviction that the United States of America can and should take steps to export these practices throughout the world to strengthen national security. The International Conservation Caucus was founded in September 2003 by Representatives Clay Shaw (R-FL), John Tanner
John Tanner
John Tanner may refer to:*John S. Tanner , former U.S. congressman from Tennessee*John Riley Tanner , former governor of Illinois*John Tanner, character in Bernard Shaw's play Man and Superman...
(D-TN), Ed Royce
Ed Royce
Edward Randall "Ed" Royce is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 39th, serving in Congress since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district lies in northern Orange County, including portions of Stanton, Cypress, Buena Park, Fullerton, Anaheim, Placentia, and Orange...
(R-CA), and Tom Udall
Tom Udall
Thomas Stewart "Tom" Udall is the junior United States Senator from New Mexico and a member of the Democratic Party. He had represented as a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999. Udall was elected as the junior United States senator from New Mexico on November 4, 2008,...
(D-NM) to preserve the influence and motivation needed to provide continual support to critical conservation projects.
Guiding Principles
- All actions must be grounded in respect for the sovereignty, cultures, and traditions of the nations in which programs are implemented.
- Careful account must be given to local community concerns and needs.
- Sound science is fundamental to designing effective conservation strategies.
- Protected areas are a cornerstone of successful and sustainable conservation.
- Conservation should be linked with efforts to promote good governance, strengthen rule of law, reduce poverty, encourage economic development, nurture democratic institutions, advance education, and improve public health.
- Conservation requires collaboration among governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, international institutions, and others.
House
- Ben ChandlerBen ChandlerAlbert Benjamin "Ben" Chandler III is the U.S. Representative for , serving since a special election in 2004. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(D-KY) - Ander CrenshawAnder CrenshawAnder Crenshaw is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(R-FL) - Norm Dicks (D-WA)
- Ed RoyceEd RoyceEdward Randall "Ed" Royce is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 39th, serving in Congress since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district lies in northern Orange County, including portions of Stanton, Cypress, Buena Park, Fullerton, Anaheim, Placentia, and Orange...
(R-CA)
Senate
- Robert Portman (R-OH)
- Olympia SnoweOlympia SnoweOlympia Jean Snowe , née Bouchles, is the senior United States Senator from Maine and a member of the Republican Party. Snowe has become widely known for her ability to influence the outcome of close votes, including whether to end filibusters. She and her fellow Senator from Maine, Susan Collins,...
(R-ME) - Tom UdallTom UdallThomas Stewart "Tom" Udall is the junior United States Senator from New Mexico and a member of the Democratic Party. He had represented as a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999. Udall was elected as the junior United States senator from New Mexico on November 4, 2008,...
(D-NM) - Sheldon WhitehouseSheldon WhitehouseSheldon Whitehouse is the junior U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
(D-RI)
Former House Chairs
- Hal RogersHal RogersHarold Dallas "Hal" Rogers is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and early career:...
(R-KY) - Clay Shaw (R-FL)(ret.)
- John TannerJohn S. TannerJohn S. Tanner is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1989 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:Tanner was born in Halls, Tennessee, and grew up in Union City, Tennessee...
(D-TN)(ret.) - Tom UdallTom UdallThomas Stewart "Tom" Udall is the junior United States Senator from New Mexico and a member of the Democratic Party. He had represented as a member of the United States House of Representatives since 1999. Udall was elected as the junior United States senator from New Mexico on November 4, 2008,...
(D-NM)
External links
- U.S. House of RepresentativesInternational Conservation Caucus, U.S. House of Representatives International Conservation Caucus
- International Conservation Caucus Foundation International Conservation Caucus Foundation
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