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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 Roosevelt]], the United States placed 230,000,000 acres of land under [[List of areas in the United States National Park System|national protection]] to conserve natural assets for the long-term use of future generations.<ref>"http://www.nps.gov/thro/historyculture/theodore-roosevelt-and-conservation.htm" Teddy Roosevelt and Conservation</ref>
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 Roosevelt]], the United States placed 230,000,000 acres of land under [[List of areas in the United States National Park System|national protection]] to conserve natural assets for the long-term use of future generations.<ref>"http://www.nps.gov/thro/historyculture/theodore-roosevelt-and-conservation.htm" Teddy Roosevelt and Conservation</ref>


A new wave of conservationism emerged in the early 21st century,<ref>"http://www.iccfoundation.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=72" History of ICCF</ref> 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.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} The International Conservation Caucus was founded in September 2003 by Representatives [[E. Clay Shaw, Jr.|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{{Clarify|date=July 2011}} conservation projects.
A new wave of conservationism emerged in the early 21st century,<ref>"http://www.iccfoundation.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=72" History of ICCF</ref> 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.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} The International Conservation Caucus was founded in September 2003 by Representatives [[E. Clay Shaw, Jr.|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.<ref>"http://www.iccfoundation.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=72" History of ICCF</ref>


==Guiding Principles==
==Guiding Principles==

Revision as of 20:00, 30 August 2011

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.[1] 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,[2] and over 1/4 of the U.S. Senate[3] as acting members.[4]

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 Roosevelt, 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.[5]

A new wave of conservationism emerged in the early 21st century,[6] 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.[citation needed] 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.[7]

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.[8]

Co-Chairs, 112th Congress

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Senate

Former Co-Chairs

Former House Chairs

Former Senate Chairs

See also

References

  1. ^ "http://royce.house.gov/internationalconservation/ICC%20Charter.pdf" U.S. ICC Charter
  2. ^ http://royce.house.gov/internationalconservation/members.html U.S. House of Representatives Membership List
  3. ^ http://royce.house.gov/internationalconservation/ICC%20Senate%20Membership%20List.pdf U.S. Senate ICC Membership List
  4. ^ "http://iccfoundation.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=151&Itemid=107" U.S. ICC
  5. ^ "http://www.nps.gov/thro/historyculture/theodore-roosevelt-and-conservation.htm" Teddy Roosevelt and Conservation
  6. ^ "http://www.iccfoundation.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=72" History of ICCF
  7. ^ "http://www.iccfoundation.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=72" History of ICCF
  8. ^ "http://royce.house.gov/internationalconservation/about.html" Guiding Principles
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