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THE
ICCF
GROUP
2019-2020
INTERNATIONALCONSERVATION.ORG
COPYRIGHT INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION CAUCUS FOUNDATION
MISSION THE MOST ADVANCED
TO ADVANCE SOLUTION IN CONSERVATION
CONSERVATION
GOVERNANCE BY
WE BUILD POLITICAL WILL
BUILDING
The ICCF Group advances governments' leadership in conservation internationally by building political will
POLITICAL WILL,
within legislatures and supporting governments in the management of protected areas.
PROVIDING
ON-THE-GROUND
CATALYZING CHANGE WITH KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
SOLUTIONS
The ICCF Group supports political will by catalyzing strategic partnerships and knowledge sharing
between policymakers and our extensive network.
VISION
TO PRESERVE THE WORLD'S MOST CRITICAL LANDSCAPES
A WORLD
The ICCF Group's international track record in legislative outcomes, public-private partnerships, & land
WHERE
management demonstrates that our unique model is emerging as a cost-effective, sustainable solution to
PEOPLE AND
conservation governance challenges.
NATURE SUSTAIN
AND NURTURE
I CC F H O S T S CO L O M B I A N P R E S I D E N T F O R B I PA R T I S A N D I A L OG U E AT T H E U. S . C A P I TO L ONE ANOTHER
WHERE WE WORK
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
Each affiliate of The ICCF Group is established as a separate legal entity and
registered in the host country. With its own Board of Directors, these entities
have charitable status in their respective countries, and are bound by a
collaboration agreement that ensures a common purpose for all.
PARLIAMENTARY CONSERVATION CAUCUSES WE SUPPORT
UNITED STATES KENYA ZAMBIA NAMIBIA
HQ - Established: 2003 Established: 2012 Established: 2012 In Transition (Elections)
COLOMBIA MEXICO ZIMBABWE ANGOLA
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Established: 2012 Established: 2017 Established: 2013 In Progress - 2020
UNITED KINGDOM MOZAMBIQUE BOTSWANA INDONESIA
Established: 2019 Established: 2013 In Transition (Elections) In Progress - 2020
GABON PERU MALAWI THAILAND
Established: 2014 Established: 2017 In Transition (Elections) In Progress - 2020 I CC F P R OG R A M S I CC F A F F I L I AT E
WORKING WITH THE
OUR
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THE ICCF GROUP
LEGISLATURE PURPOSE IS
HOW THE ICCF GROUP IS TRANSFORMING
CONSERVATION GOVERNANCE THROUGH
TO SERVE
THE CAUCUS MODEL PRIORITIES ARE
IDENTIFIED AND
TO REACH ACROSS THE AISLE AGREED UPON BY THE
PARLIAMENTARIANS
As an emerging organization on the political stage, The ICCF Group is
breaking ground, empowering hundreds of parliamentarians to reach THE ICCF GROUP
across the aisle and sponsor legislation that, while covering a wide PROVIDES SUPPORT,
range of issues, shares a common purpose: To strengthen a country's GROWING THE
CAUCUS WITHIN THE
legislative framework in a manner that isn't exclusively good for the
LEGISLATURE AND
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planet, but for economies and local communities as well.
CATALYZING STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS
Our work to share globally a legislative model with proven results in
AND KNOWLEDGE
the United States has led parliamentarians abroad to embrace a new
SHARING BETWEEN ITS
approach to governance, one characterized by nonpartisanship and a
POLICYMAKERS AND OUR
focus on topics on which political parties can find common ground. EXTENSIVE NETWORK
BIRTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL
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CONSERVATION CAUCUS AND ICCF
In 2000, National Geographic Explorer and Wildlife Conservation Society Field Scientist
Dr. Mike Fay completed a Mega Transect across more than 2,000 miles of Africa’s Congo
Basin. He gathered pledges of support from several major conservation organizations for
the establishment of protected areas and national parks in the Congo Basin, conditional
upon matching support from U.S. Government grants. Dr. Fay sought the help of his long-
time friend David Barron, who had been working in Africa for many years on issues of
development and democracy, to find this matching support.
David pulled together a number of the most important Democratic and Republican Members of the U.S. Congress to
meet over dinner with Dr. Fay and several U.S. agency leaders to discuss what would become the historic Congo Basin
Forest Partnership (CBFP). With the support of the President of Gabon and with a $53 million pledge from Secretary
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of State Colin Powell and other members of the Bush Administration, 13 new national parks were formed in the Congo
Basin, resulting in tens of millions of acres dedicated to national parks and protected areas.
This project was such a great success that many of the same key Members of Congress came back together in
September 2001 and decided to launch an International Conservation Caucus (ICC) in the U.S. House of Representatives
and later in the U.S. Senate to work in a bipartisan fashion on other international conservation challenges and
opportunities. David was to build a foundation to support the leadership of the caucus with educational programs--that
foundation became the ICCF.
ABOUT U.S. CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS, SENATE
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Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT)
The International Conservation INTERNATIONAL Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO)
Sen. Christopher Coons (D-DE)
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR)
Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA)
Sen. John Thune (R-SD)
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Caucus was founded in September CONSERVATION Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
CAUCUS
Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) Sen. James Risch (R-ID)
2003 with a commitment to helping Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI)
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
the United States lead public and
private international partnerships IN THE 116TH U.S. CONGRESS MEMBERS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
that provide stewardship of natural TERM: 2019-2021 Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) Rep. Gregorio Sablan (D-CNMI)
Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA)
ESTABLISHED: 2003 | ACRONYM: ICC
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD)
resources for habitat and biodiversity Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA) Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA)
protection, poverty reduction, economic CO-CHAIRED BY Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI)
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) Rep. José Serrano (D-NY)
SENATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID)
development and regional security. Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA)
SEN. RICHARD BURR (R-NC) REP. HENRY CUELLAR (D-TX) Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
SEN. ROB PORTMAN (R-OH) REP. JEFF FORTENBERRY (R-NE) Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN)
Rep. André Carson (D-IN) Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI)
SEN. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE (D-RI) REP. DAVID JOYCE (R-OH)
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT)
THE CAUCUS IS ONE OF SEN. TOM UDALL (D-NM) REP. BETTY MCCOLLUM (D-MN)
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Rep. John Carter (R-TX) Rep. French Hill (R-AR) Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA)
Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) Rep. George Holding (R-NC) Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV)
THE LARGEST BIPARTISAN Rep. David Cicilline (D- RI) Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH)
Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI)
GROUPS IN THE U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) Rep. David Price (D-NC) Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Rep. Steve Watkins (R-KS)
CONGRESS, COMPRISED Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA) Rep. Robert J. Wittman (R-VA)
OF NEARLY ONE-THIRD Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) Rep. Steve Womack (R-AZ)
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Rep. John Larson (D-CT) Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) Rep. Ron Wright (R-TX)
OF BOTH THE HOUSE AND Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL)
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL) Rep. Don Young (R-AK)
SENATE Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) Fr. Patrick Conroy (Chaplain)
LEGISLATIVE
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
ACHIEVEMENTS
LED BY INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION
CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS AND MEMBERS
THE ELIMINATE, NEUTRALIZE, AND DISRUPT (END) WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING ACT
DEFENDING ECONOMIC LIVELIHOODS AND Creates a coordinated U.S. Government response to combat poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife
THREATENED ANIMALS (DELTA) ACT
Promotes sustainable economic growth through trans-boundary MULTINATIONAL SPECIES CONSERVATION FUNDS SEMIPOSTAL STAMP ACT
conservation programs in the Okavango River Basin, home of Releases a special stamp, the proceeds from which are transferred to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to
Africa’s largest remaining elephant population support species conservation programs
TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION ACT LACEY ACT AMENDMENTS TO BAN ILLEGAL TIMBER IMPORTS
REAUTHORIZATION Amends the Lacey Act as part of the 2008 Farm Bill, to combat trafficking in wildlife, fish, and plants, by expanding its
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Implements the "debt-for-nature" swaps, swaps, whereby
protections to include a greater number of plants and plant products, specifically including products made from illegally
countries are able to redirect debt repayments to instead support
logged wood
the conservation of tropical forests
CONGO BASIN FOREST PARTNERSHIP ACT [ FOUNDATIONAL ]
U. S . S E N ATO R R O B P O R T M A N ( R - O H ) AT A N I CC F B R I E F I N G O N W I L D L I F E
Led to $53 million pledged, 13 new national parks formed, and 10's of millions of acres dedicated to
T R A F F I C K I N G , D I S C U S S I N G T H E L I N K B E T W E E N N AT I O N A L S E C U R I T Y A N D
I N T E R N AT I O N A L CO N S E R VAT I O N protected areas in the Congo Basin
ABOUT U.S. CONGRESSIONAL MEMBERS, SENATE
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Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
The U.S. Congressional Oceans OCEANS CAUCUS Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Sen. John Boozman (R-AR)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
Sen. Christopher Coons (D-DE)
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Caucus was established in 2011. The Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI)
IN THE 116TH U.S. CONGRESS Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI)
leadership of this caucus has been Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
TERM: 2019-2021
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Sen. Angus King (I-ME) Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC)
instrumental in the achievement of ESTABLISHED: 2011 | ACRONYM: OC
several legislative successes such as
CO-CHAIRED BY MEMBERS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
the Save Our Seas Act and ratification
Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
SEN. SHELDON WHITEHOUSE (D-RI) SEN. LISA MURKOWSKI (R-AK) Rep. Donald Beyer (D-VA) Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA)
of four multinational oceans treaties. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Rep. Gene Green (D-TX) Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA)
SEN. DAN SULLIVAN (R-AK) REP. SUZANNE BONAMICI (D-OR)
Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU) Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Rep. Nydie Velazquez (D-NY)
SEN. TAMMY BALDWIN (D-WI) REP. DON YOUNG (R-AK) Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) Rep. Janice Hahn (D-CA) Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA)
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX) Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
CO-CHAIRS RECENTLY Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA)
Rep. Michael E. Capuano (D-MA) Rep. Duncan D. Hunter (R-CA) Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO)
INTRODUCED THE SAVE Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) Rep. Walter B. Jones (R-NC) Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA) Radewagen (R-American S)
OUR SEAS ACT 2.0 TO Rep. John Carter (R-TX) Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
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Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) Rep. James R. Langevin (D-RI) Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL)
IMPROVE MARINE DEBRIS Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA)
Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)
RESEARCH AND WASTE Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA)
Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) Rep. David Loebsack (D-IA) Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD)
MANAGEMENT RECYCLING Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL)
Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) Rep. Gregorio Sablan (D-CNMI)
TO IMPROVE NOAA’' Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-CA) Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D-MD)
CAPACITY TO ADDRESS Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA) Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR)
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA)
MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUP Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) Rep. Jose E. Serrano (D-NY)
LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS RATIFICATION OF 4 MULTINATIONAL OCEANS
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
TREATIES
LED BY OCEANS CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS AND MEMBERS Protects American fishermen from being disadvantaged
by illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
a foundation and trust fund to provide additional capacity
for NOAA's marine debris program
MARITIME SAFE ACT
Addresses the threat to national security from illegal,
SAVE OUR SEAS ACT unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal
Reauthorizes the NOAA Marine Debris Program through activity through a whole-of-government approach
2022, which works to address marine debris through
BLUE GLOBE ACT - INTRODUCED IN 2019
research, prevention and reduction
Advances data collection of the Great Lakes, oceans,
bays, estuaries, and coasts to accelerate technology ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, & UNREGULATED
innovation, grow the marine workforce, and develop a FISHING ENFORCEMENT ACT
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better understanding of the blue economy Implements the Agreement on Port State Measures by
advancing U.S. efforts to prevent illegally harvested fish
SOS 2.0 - INTRODUCED IN 2019 from entering U.S. ports and markets and addresses key
Aims to improve international collaboration on marine priorities in the previous Administration’s action plan R I G H T : CO N G R E S S W O M A N B O N A M I C I ( D - O R ) , H O U S E
OC E A N S C AU C U S CO - C H A I R , S P E A K I N G O N T H E S U CC E S S F U L
debris research and alternative materials, and invest in the for combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU)
M A N AG E M E N T A N D R E B U I L D I N G O F T H E W E S T COA S T
U.S. waste management recycling infrastructure; creates fishing and seafood fraud GROUNDFISH FISHERIES
THE 2018 ICCF U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION GALA
THE MOST IMPORTANT AND EXCLUSIVE GATHERING OF CONSERVATIONISTS FROM
THE CORPORATE, NGO, AND GOVERNMENT COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE U.S.
LEADERSHIP IN THE SOUND MANAGEMENT OF THE WORLD'S NATURAL RESOURCES
The 500+ guests at this year's Gala will include members of the U.S. Cabinet, 100+ Members of Congress, policymakers
and opinion leaders from around the globe, world business leaders, celebrities, and leaders from the international NGO
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community. This powerful cross-sectoral audience offers an unparalleled opportunity for guests to engage with the most
important bipartisan caucus on Capitol Hill, high-level foreign delegations, and influential business and conservation
leaders about the need for U.S. and international conservation leadership, cooperation, and action.
R I G H T : U N I T E D S TAT E S S E C R E TA R Y O F S TAT E J O H N K E R R Y ( R I G H T ) I N A CO N V E R S AT I O N W I T H I CC F F O U N D E R DAV I D B A R R O N ( L E F T )
AT T H E 2 01 2 OC E A N S G A L APAST AWARDEES GALA CHAIRS
2019-2020
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' QUEEN NOOR OF JORDAN
ICCF ’S TEDDY ROOSEVELT® AWARD
RECOGNIZES PUBLIC LEADERSHIP WILLIAM J. CLINTON AND GEORGE H.W.
FOR EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS IN BUSH, UNITED STATES PRESIDENTS
FURTHERANCE OF INTERNATIONAL HANK PAULSON, U.S. SECRETARY OF
CONSERVATION TREASURY
HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES
B E L O W : U S A I D A M B A S S A DO R
HSH THE PRINCE OF MONACO M A R K G R E E N AT T H E 2 0 1 7 G A L A
HE FELIPE CALDERON, PRESIDENT OF
MEXICO
THE RT HON TONY BLAIR, PRIME MINISTER
OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
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THE HON ROB PORTMAN (R-OH), UNITED
STATES SENATE
THE HON ED ROYCE (D-CA), UNITED STATES
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
L E F T : H I S R O YA L H I G H N E S S , T H E P R I N C E O F WA L E S AT T H E
2015 GALATHE ICCF GROUP IN LATIN AMERICA
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
SOLUTIONS IN CONGRESS AND IN THE FIELD
The ICCF Group is working in governments and on the ground in Latin America to
advance leadership and build capacity to manage natural resources, including in parks
and protected areas. The ICCF Group has facilitated the establishment of congressional
conservation caucuses in Colombia, Peru, and Mexico and is collaborating with each of
these coalitions of policymakers to provide them with comprehensive information and
innovative solutions on issues of natural resource management. Equipped with objective
information, these Members of Congress can make informed decisions and lead the way
in forming sound, nonpartisan, conservation policies that benefit their respective nations.
On the ground, experts from The ICCF Group’s International Conservation Corps work hand in hand with governmental
and non-governmental partners in developing nations to achieve conservation priorities and develop institutional
capacity to effectively manage parks and protected areas. In Colombia, International Conservation Corps team members
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are working with the National Natural Parks of Colombia to strengthen its management capacity, especially improving
the ability to sustainably support increased tourism to bring much-needed jobs to rural communities; developing a new
institutional planning system; incorporating interpretation services at heavily visited parks; strengthening commercial
services management; and developing a strategy for a new national training program. Having demonstrated successful
work with the National Parks Service in Colombia (PNN), The ICCF Group has signed an MoU to work with SERNANP
- the National Parks Service in Peru - and identified key areas for collaboration in which the ICCF program can support
Peru through expert technical assistance.ABOUT COLOMBIAN MEMBERS, SENATE
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
Sen. José Name (PU) Sen. Sandra Ortiz (PV) Sen. Paola Holgun (PCD)
Established in 2012 as the founding CONSERVATION Sen. Andres Garcia Zuccardi (PL)
Sen. Jaime Duran (PL)
Sen. Nora García Burgos (PC)
Sen. Fabio Amín (PL)
Sen. Carlos Jiménez (PCR)
Sen. Fabián Castillo (PCR)
Sen. José Pérez (PCR)
Sen. Antonio Sanguino Páez (PV)
organization of The ICCF Group in CAUCUS Sen. Luis Diazgranados (PCR) Sen. Carlos Guevara (PM)
Latin America, ICCF Colombia has, MEMBERS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS OF THE Rep. Alfredo Deluque (PU) Rep. Silvio Carrasquilla (PC) Rep. Nicolas Echeverry (PC)
first domestically and now regionally, Rep. Christian Moreno (PU) Rep. César Pachón (PM) Rep. Juan Carlos Lozada (PL)
REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA Rep. Ciro Fernández (PCR) Rep. César Ortiz Zorro (PV) Rep. Katherine Miranda (PV)
addressed illegal mining, oceans, Rep. Franklin Lozano (PCR) Rep. Juan Espinal (PCD) Rep. Hector Ortiz (PCD)
TERM: 2018-2022 Rep. Karen Cure (PCR) Rep. John Jairo Berrío (PCD) Rep. Elizabeth Jay Pang Diaz (PL)
and other issues while working to ACRONYM: CCC Rep. Kelyn González (PCR) Rep. Rodrigo Rojas Lara (PCR) Rep. Harold Augusto Valencia (PU)
Rep. Margarita Restrepo (PCD) Rep. Camilo Arango (PCR) Rep. Modesto Aguilera (CR)
strengthen the management capacity Rep. Oscar Darío Pérez (PCD) Rep. Teresa de Jesús Enríquez (PU)
CO-CHAIRED BY
of its national park system.
SEN. JUAN DIEGO GÓMEZ (PC) | SEN. DAIRA DE JESÚS GALVIS MÉNDEZ (PCR)
SEN. MAURICIO GÓMEX (PL) | SEN. SANTIAGO VALENCIA (PCD)
SEN. EFRAÍN CEPEDA SARABIA (PC) | SEN. MARITZA MARTINEZ ARISTIZABAL (PU)
COLOMBIA HAS THE MOST REP. CARLOS ALBERTO CUENCA CHAUX (PCR) | REP. GERMAN BLANCO (PC)
REP. ARMANDO ZABARAÍN (PC) | REP. EDWARD RODRIGUEZ (PCD)
ACTIVE CONSERVATION
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REP. ELOY QUINTERO (PCR) | REP. EDWIN BALLESTEROS (PCD)
CAUCUS IN THE ENTIRE
WORLD OUTSIDE OF THE
U.S., WITH FIFTY OF THE
LEADING MEMBERS OF THE
SENATE AND (HOUSE) OF
REPRESENTATIVESCOLOMBIA
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
CAUCUS PRIORITIES
NATIONAL PARKS
Improving management of its National Parks is a priority for Colombia. The Colombian Conservation Caucus is working
to assess and address the challenges facing the National Parks System in order to promote ecotourism activities in
important areas around the country. Part of this effort includes securing sustainable financing for Colombia’s National
Parks.
ILLEGAL MINING
Conservation Caucus legislative initiatives have focused on the promotion of responsible mining practices, including
formalization, fighting against illegal mining, and suppressing the use of mercury. Caucus leadership led efforts in
Congress which led to Colombia’s formal accession to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
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WATER
Recognizing water as an axis of sustainable development, the Conservation Caucus is looking at water-related topics
like water quality, groundwater management, sustainable use, access to potable water, sanitation, wastewater pollution,
and drought.ABOUT COLOMBIAN MEMBERS, SENATE
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
Sen. Daira Galvis Méndez (CR) Sen. Santiago Valencia (PCD) Sen. Iván Name Vásquez (PV)
OCEANS CAUCUS
Sen. Juan Diego Gómez (PC) Sen. Mauricio Gómez (PL) Members
Sen. Efraín Cepeda Sarabia (PC) Sen. Fabian Castillo(PCR)
Established in 2017 as the second of
its kind, following inter-parliamentary MEMBERS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rep. César Ortiz Zorro (PV - Cas.) Rep. Teresa de Jesús Enríquez (PU - Nar.) Rep. Hector Ortiz (PCD - Boy)
exchanges with Co-Chairs and Rep. Juan Espinal (PCD - Ant.) Rep. Alfredo A. Cuello (PC - Atl.) Rep. Elizabeth Jay Pang Diaz (PL - SAI)
CONGRESS OF THE Rep. John Jairo Berrío (PCD - Ant.) Rep. Karen Cure (PCR - Bol.) Rep. Harold A. Valencia (PU - Ama.)
Members of the U.S. Oceans Caucus, Rep. Rodrigo Rojas Lara (PCR - Boy.) Rep. César Pachón (PM - Boy.) Rep. Modesto Aguilera (CR - Atl.)
REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA Rep. Camilo Arango (PCR - Vich.) Rep. Katherine Miranda (PV- Bog.)
the Colombian Oceans Caucus
TERM: 2018-2022
promotes a multi-sectoral agenda on ACRONYM: COC
priority issues for the conservation and
CO-CHAIRED BY
sustainable development of marine
SEN. DAIRA GALVIS MÉNDEZ (CR) | SEN. JUAN DIEGO GÓMEZ (PC)
resources. SEN. EFRAÍN CEPEDA SARABIA (PC) | SEN. SANTIAGO VALENCIA (PCD)
SEN. MAURICIO GÓMEZ (PL) | SEN. FABIAN CASTILLO (PCR)
SEN. IVÁN NAME VÁSQUEZ (PV) | REP. EDWIN BALLESTEROS (PCD)
REP. CARLOS ALBERTO CUENCA CHAUX (PCR)
THE COLOMBIAN OCEANS
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REP. GERMAN BLANCO (PC) | REP. EDWIN BALLESTEROS (PCD)
CAUCUS WAS ESTABLISHED
BY THE COLOMBIAN
CONSERVATION CAUCUS,
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
THE CENTER FOR HIGHER
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OCEANS CAUCUS PRIORITIES
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Colombia is the only country in South America with extensive marine-coastal territories in both the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans. Fishing in these oceans is, for coastal communities, a primary income- and employment-generating activity.
However, illegal fishing has become a challenge that affects the benefits generated by this activity. Illegal fishing
also impacts national security with links to smuggling of fuel and illicit trafficking in gold. The Colombian Oceans
Caucus is beginning discussion of this topic through a series of multisectoral dialogues that will be developed in the
Congress of the Republic and through a field mission to the Utria National Park in the Pacific Region. Through these
activities, caucus members hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that
fisheries generate and to understand the role they can play as legislators to promote initiatives that will lead to effective
solutions.
ECOTOURISM
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Colombia continues to be an important destination for international tourism. In 2016, the country received 5,092,052
international visitors, the highest figure in the country’s tourism history, far surpassing country goals. Tourism is
currently the second largest income generator in the country, reaching US $ 5.251 million in 2015, 7.45% higher than
the previous year. With this growth in tourism, there are numerous opportunities to enhance tourism in Colombia’s Conservation Caucus and the Colombian Oceans Caucus are endeavoring to assess these opportunities by carrying
national parks as a strategic economic sector of the country. Ecotourism can generate social, environmental, and out field missions and seeing first-hand how they as legislators can play a role in promoting sustainable development
economic benefits that will allow the country’s protected areas to be developed in a sustainable manner. The Colombian through ecotourism, particularly in protected areas in the post-conflict zone.ABOUT MEXICAN
Dip. Claudia Elena Lastra Muñoz (PT) Dip. Guadalupe Ramos Sotelo (MORENA)
MEMBERS, SENATE
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Dip. Armando González Escoto (PES) Dip. Isabel Margarita Guerra Villarreal (PAN)
Dip. Nancy Claudia Reséndiz Hernández (PES) Dip. Margarita Garcia Garcia (PT)
Sen. Susana Harp Iturribarría (MORENA)
The Mexican Conservation CONSERVATION Sen. Indira Kempis Martínez (MC)
Sen. Verónica Delgadillo García (MC)
Dip. Abril Alcalá Padilla (PRD)
Dip. Carlos Alberto Morales Vázquez (INDEPENDIENTE)
Dip. Justino Eugenio Arriaga Rojas (PAN)
Dip. Diego Eduardo Del Bosque Villarreal
(MORENA)
Dip. Julieta García Zepeda (MORENA)
Parliamentary Group was first PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS, HOUSE OF DEPUTIES
Dip. Graciela Zavaleta Sánchez (MORENA)
Dip. María Del Carmen Bautista Pelaez (MORENA)
Dip. Carmen Julieta Macías Rabágo (MC)
Dip. José Guadalupe Ambrocio Gachuz (MORENA)
GROUP
Dip. Irán Santiago Manuel (MORENA)
established in 2016 but has been Dip. Martha Olivia García (MORENA) Dip. Xóchitl Nashielly Zagal Ramírez (MORENA)
Dip. Ismael Hernández Deras (PRI)
rebuilt after the 2018 elections as the
previous Congress was not eligible for CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF MEXICO
re-election. The new caucus includes TERM: 2018-2021
ACRONYM: GPCM
the Chair of the Senate Environment
Committee and the Committee on CO-CHAIRED BY
SEN. JORGE CARLOS RAMÍREZ MARÍN (PRI) | DIP. SILVIA GARZA GALVÁN (PAN)
Indigenous Affairs.
SEN. EDUARDO MURAT HINOJOSA (PVEM) | DIP. IRMA JUAN CARLOS (MORENA)
SEN. EMILIO ÁLVAREZ ICAZA LONGORIA (IND)
DIP. SERGIO MAYER BRETÓN (MORENA)
IN 2019, THE CAUCUS DIP. ROBERTO ANTONIO RUBIO MONTEJO (PVEM)
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AGENDA TARGETED
FOREST AND PARKS
MANAGEMENT AND THE
RURAL POLICE MANDATE
ON ENVIRONMENTAL
CRIMESMEXICO BIODIVERSITY
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Although Mexico represents only 1% of the earth’s surface, it houses around 12% of the world’s biodiversity
CAUCUS PRIORITIES and a large number of endemic species. The Mexican Conservation Parliamentary Group works to promote
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY the conservation and sustainable use of the country’s biodiversity, addressing issues such as the illegal trafficking
of species, the conservation of habitats, the application of the CITES convention, the role of communities in the
Community forest management, including both the conservation and the sustainable use of forest ecosystems, is
conservation of biodiversity, and the strengthening of legislation and policies on the matter.
essential for the development of the nation, especially to improve the living conditions of the people who inhabit the
forest communities. An important part of the work of the Mexican Conservation Parliamentary Group in this area has
focused on the promotion of multisectoral dialogues to identify proposals for improvement of public policies and
legislation to ensure the promotion of sustainable forest management, community rights, and compliance with the
biodiversity and sustainable development goals that the country has acquired under various international and national
frameworks.
PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT
Mexico has 182 federal natural protected areas that represent 90,839,521.55 hectares. These areas conserve the most
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representative ecosystems of the country and their biodiversity, protect the country’s main hydrological basins, provide
raw materials, and harmoniously promote the integration of communities and nature to promote long-term sustainable
development. Despite having a strong parks system, the country has recognized the need to improve its management
and financing. The Mexican Conservation Parliamentary Group promotes multi-sectoral dialogue to promote the
strengthening of national parks through public-private partnerships and promote innovative schemes that integrate
communities in conservation activities.SPOTLIGHT: MEXICO
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MISSION SHEDS LIGHT ON COMMUNITY FORESTRY
The ICCF Group is collaborating with Mexico’s National Forest Commission (CONAFOR) to promote sustainable
development of Mexico’s forests and jungles, with a focus on community management. In 2018, The ICCF Group led
a field mission to the state of Durango with key legislators to see firsthand the contributions of community forest
companies toward biodiversity and sustainable development.
“Not long after, the Mexican House of Representatives approved amendments to the General Law of Sustainable Forestry
Development, which include the creation of a Community Forestry Management Program. A number of Congressmen
were involved in drafting and editing the bill including GPCM members, who advocated for community forest
management on the Senate floor.
THE [MISSION] ALLOWED ME TO EXPERIENCE THE WORK THAT FOREST COMMUNITIES
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IN MEXICO DO TO CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AS VALUABLE AND AT THE
SAME TIME GENERATING SOCIAL WELL-BEING. IT IS FUNDAMENTAL THAT WE
CONTINUE STRENGTHENING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON THE SUBJECT OF FORESTS
'
AND LOOK FOR INCENTIVES FOR THESE COMMUNITIE ’S’ WORK,”
D I P. E D N A G O N Z Á L E Z E V I A O F M E X I CO.ABOUT PERUVIAN
Wilmer Aguilar Montenegro (FP) María Ursula Letona Pereyra (FP)
MEMBERS
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Segundo Tapia Bernal (FP) Gilmer Trujillo Zegarra (FP)
Yonhy Lescano Ancieta (AP) Rolando Reátegui Flores (FP)
Marisol Espinoza Cruz (APP)
Established in 2017, the Peruvian CONSERVATION César Villanueva Arévalo (APP)
Elías Rodríguez Zavaleta (APRA)
Wilbert Rozas Beltran (FA)
Saleh Carlos Salvador Heresi Chicoma (PPK)
Patricia Donayre Pasquel (PPK)
Horacio Zeballos Patrón (NP)
Marvin Palma Mendoza (NA)
Juan Carlos Del Águila Cárdenas (FP)
CAUCUS
Jorge Meléndez Celis (PPK)
Conservation Caucus is one of the Marco Arana Zegarra (FA)
Edwin Vergara Pinto (FP)
youngest caucuses thus far. The
caucus works against illegal gold CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF PERU
mining, a severe danger to rural ecology TERM: 2016-2021
ACRONYM: CCP
and human welfare, and is currently
supporting several laws aimed at CO-CHAIRED BY
MARIA ELENA FORONDA FARRO (FA)
improved national parks management.
MIGUEL ANGEL TORRES MORALES (FP)
ARMANDO VILLANUEVA MERCADO (AP)
GUIDO LOMBARDI ELIAS (PPK)
IN 2019, THE CAUCUS- MARIA CRISTINA MELGAREJO PAUCAR (FP)
BACKED BILL TO REGULATE
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SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
NATIONWIDE WAS
SIGNED INTO LAW (30884.
LEGISLATION WAS ALSO
FILED TO COMBAT ILLEGAL
MINING IN RURAL PERUPERU becomes important to locate and recover additional natural areas. For the CCP, efforts related to National Parks
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will continue to promote multiparty dialogue advancing the conservation of these areas, including sustainable
CAUCUS PRIORITIES forest management as a key factor to contribute to sustainable development, the conservation of biological
diversity, and the generation of social well-being.
WATER
Peru is one of the 20 countries in the world that is richest in water. However, the resource is not allocated where it
is most needed. Sewage and drainage systems have not yet been completed in all parts of the country, and many
districts of the capital do not even have potable water services. Members of the Peruvian Conservation Caucus and
their parliamentary colleagues are working to promote multi-sectoral dialogue and consider legislative initiatives on this
issue.
ILLEGAL FISHING
The Peruvian coasts have unparalleled marine wealth, capable of offering the world an enormous supply of healthy,
safe, and quality products. However, illegal fishing is a very big problem that can affect this concept. According to the
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Peru loses 1,200 million soles a year due to this illicit activity.
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Eradicating illegal fishing is crucial for Peru because it is decreasing resources, produces unfair competition, and has
damaging impacts on the economy. Therefore, CCP members and allies contribute substantially to improve inspections
and create resource protection plans.
PROTECTED AREAS
As the National Service of Natural Protected Areas by the State (SERNANP) seeks to protect Peru’s biodiversity, itLEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS P L A S T I C B AG S B A N , I S L E O F S A N A N D R E S participation in decision-making processes; and adopts
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Phases out single-use plastics in the Colombian measures to increase the sustainable production of the
LED BY CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS AND MEMBERS IN LATIN AMERICA
archipelago by the year 2021 sector, among others
P O L I C E CO D E TO F I G H T U S E O F M E R C U R Y I N K I G A L I A M E N D M E N T TO T H E M O N T R E A L
ILLEGAL GOLD MINING PERU
P R OTOCO L
Prohibits the use of chemical substances in the irregular Adds the 5th modification to the Montreal Protocol for
removal of minerals ozone layer to regain 1980 level by 2050
L E G I S L AT I O N F I L E D TO CO M B AT I L L E G A L MEXICO
COLOMBIA MINING
A P P R OVA L O F 2013 M I N A M ATA CO N V E N T I O N
ON MERCURY Promotes responsible mining practices, including L E G I S L AT I O N F I L E D TO CO M B AT I L L E G A L
MINING
Led to Colombia’s formal accession of the Minamata formalization, fighting against illegal mining, and
Formalizes small-scale and artisanal mining
Convention on Mercury suppressing the use of mercury
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B I L L S I G N E D I N TO L AW TO R E G U L AT E S I N G L E -
L AW PA S S E D F O R T H E P R OT E C T I O N O F AC T I O N O N M A R I N E D E B R I S ( P L A S T I C B AG S )
G E N E R A L L AW O F S U S TA I N A B L E F O R E S T R Y U S E P L A S T I C S N AT I O N W I D E
A N D E A N H I G H L A N D S ( PÁ R A M O S ) Through which measures are issued to mitigate the D E V E L O P M E N T O F 2018
Regulates the manufacturing, importing, distribution,
Regulates activities in and around the Andean highlands environmental impact caused by the use of plastic bags Improves the forestry sector by mainstreaming
and consumption of single-use use plastics such as
for the restoration and sustainable use of these integral and other environmental provisions are dictated biodiversity; adopts environmental and social
bags, straws, and polystyrene, among others, in order to
ecosystems safeguards system; improves mechanisms for civil
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EMPOWERING POLICYMAKERS &AND THE JUDICIARY
The ICCF Group is working in East, Southern, and Central Africa to foster political will for
conservation and support the sustainable management of natural resources. The ICCF Group
has facilitated the establishment of parliamentary conservation caucuses in ten countries
and is collaborating with each of these coalitions of policymakers to strengthen governance
across several key natural resource sectors. The ICCF Group coordinates high-level political
engagement with expertise on conservation strategies and solutions; facilitates interactions
between U.S. and international policymakers, conservation organizations, and government agencies; and seeks to
leverage and integrate resources in support of sustainable natural resource management policies.
ICCF-supported caucuses enable, inform, and strengthen policymakers in their commitment to conservation. They
provide a forum for a broad range of stakeholders to share expertise with policymakers and develop public-private
partnerships, to strengthen and harmonize laws and policies, and to work out solutions among competing interests.
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Conservation caucuses link the local, national, and international levels of governance to ensure the implementation of
best practices in natural resource management.
The ICCF Group is also leveraging its relationships and the expertise of partners to strengthen the capacity of
prosecution authorities and the judiciary across Sub-Saharan Africa to successfully handle wildlife crime cases. To this
end, The ICCF Group has convened a series of workshops with judges, prosecutors, local magistrates, and customs and
law enforcement agents to develop country specific “road maps” for implementing standard operating procedures for
criminal justice institutions with top-level political buy-in and support.ABOUT PARLIAMENTARY
Hon. Sophia Abdi, MP (PDR - Ijara, Garissa)
MEMBERS
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Hon. Stephen M. Mule, MP (WDM-K - Matungulu, Machakos)
Hon. Thaddeus Nzambia, MP (WDM-K - Kilome, Makueni)
Hon. Adan Keynan, MP (ODM - Eldas, Wajir)
Since 2012, ensuring Kenya maintains CONSERVATION Hon. Alexander Kosgey, MP (URP - Emgwen, Nandi)
Hon. Ali Wario Guyo, MP (WDM-K - Garsen, Tana River)
H.E. Wilbur Ottichilo, Governor (ODM - Vihiga)
Hon. Yusuf H. Abdi, MP (JP - Kamukunji, Nairobi)
Hon. Yusuf Hassan Haji, MP (JP - Nominated)
CAUCUS - KENYA
Hon. Amin Deddy, MP (JP - Laikipia East, Laikipia)
a balance between economic Hon. Beatrice Kones, MP (JP - Bomet East, Bomet)
Hon. Victor Munyaka, MP ( JP-Machakos Town)
Hon. Kubai Iringo, MP (JP- Igembe Central)
Hon. Benjamin Tayari, MP (ODM - Kinango, Kwale)
Hon. Margaret Kamar, Senator (JP-Uasin Gishu)
development and conservation Hon. Benjamin Washiali, MP (JP - Mumias East, Kakamega)
Hon. Daniel Mutunga, MP (JP - Tigania West)
Hon. Catherine Waruguru, MP (JP - Laikipia)
Hon. Cyprian Kubai Iringo, MP (JP - Igembe Central)
Hon. Cecily Mbarire, MP (JP - Nominated)
has remained a priority for the NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF KENYA Hon. Charity Kathambi Chepkwony, MP (JP - Njoro, Nakuru)
Hon. Victor Munyaka, MP (JP - Machakos)
Hon. Samuel Kinuthia Gachobe, MP (JP - Subukia Constituency)
Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, MP (ODM - Kasipul, Homa Bay)
PCC-K. Leadership has prioritized TERM: 2017-2021 Hon. Diriye Muhamed, MP (ODM - Wajir South, Wajir)
Hon. Anthony Kiai, MP (JP - Mukurweni)
Hon. Joseph Nduati Ngugi, MP (JP - Gatanga)
ACRONYM: PCC-K Hon. Fred Kapondi, MP (JP - Mt. Elgon, Bungoma)
the harmonization of wildlife, water Hon. Hassan Hulufo, MP (KPP - Isiolo North, Isiolo)
Hon. Moitalel Ole Kenta,MP (ODM- Narok North)
Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo, MP (Chama cha Mashinani- Narok West)
Hon. Hassan Rehema, MP (MCCP, Tana River)
management, forestry, and fisheries CO-CHAIRED BY Hon. Hilary Kosgei, MP (JP - Kipkelion West, Kericho)
Hon. Jackson Lekumintare, MP (KANU- Samburu East)
Hon. Elijah Memusi, MP, (ODM-Kajiado Central)
Hon. Sen. Irungu Kang'ata, Senator (Murang'a)
Hon. Maison Leshoomo, MP (KANU-Samburu W/rep)
HON. FRANCIS CHACHU GANYA, MP (FAP - NORTH HORR, MARSABIT) Hon. James Opiyo Wandayi, MP (ODM - Ugunja, Siaya)
laws. Hon. James W. Nyikal, MP (ODM - Seme, Kisumu)
Hon. Naisula Lesuuda, MP (KANU-Samburu West)
HON. JOYCE AKAI EMANIKOR, MP (JP - TURKANA)
Hon. Jessica N. K. Mbalu, (WDM-K - Kibwezi East, Makueni)
HON. ROZAAH BUYU, MP (ODM - KISUMU) Hon. Jimmy N. O. Angwenyi, MP (JP - Kitutu Chache North, Kisii)
Hon. John Kinyua, MP (JP - Laikipia)
IN 2019, THE CAUCUS- Hon. Johnson M. Naicca, MP (ODM - Mumias West, Kakamega)
H.E. Joyce Laboso, Governor (JP - Bomet)
BACKED AMENDMENTS Hon. Jude L. Kangethe Njomo, MP (JP - Kiambu)
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Hon. Junet Sheikh Nuh, MP (ODM - Suna East, Migori)
TO THE WILDLIFE Hon. Kareke Mbiuki, MP (JP - Maara, Tharaka-Nithi)
Hon. Kathuri Murungi, MP (IND - South Imenti, Meru)
CONSERVATION AND Hon. Kenneth O. Okoth, MP (ODM - Kibra, Nairobi)
Hon. Marselino M. Arbelle, MP (JP - Laisamis, Marsabit)
MANAGEMENT ACT, Hon. Moses K. Lessonet, MP (JP - Eldama Ravine, Baringo)
Hon. Nasri Sahal Ibrahim, MP (Nominated)
INCREASING PENALTIES FOR Hon. Patrick K. Mariru, MP (JP - Laikipia West, Laikipia)
Hon. Paul Nzengu, MP (WDM-K - Mwingi North, Kitui)
WILDLIFE CRIMES, WERE Hon. Peter Kihara, MP (JP - Mathioya, Murang'a)
Hon. Ruweida Mohamed, MP (JP - Lamu)
SIGNED INTO LAW Hon. Shakeel Ahamed, MP (ODM - Kisumu East, Kisumu)KENYA PCC-K. Issues central to this discussion are air and water pollution, especially chemical runoff. The effects of
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industrial pollution are felt not only in the major cities, but also in urban and rural areas across the country.
CAUCUS PRIORITIES Caucus members are actively involved in identifying solutions to these environmental challenges, working to
bring together government leaders and relevant stakeholders to discuss the pollution risks in communities and
WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING consider how environmental policies can be improved.
In 2013, members of the PCC-K led efforts to include stiff penalties for convicted poachers and traffickers in the 2013
Wildlife Conservation and Management Act. Still, cases related to wildlife crimes are characterized by judicial process
delays and, if and when sentences are handed down, they are often contrary to the legislation. The PCC-K is analyzing
the challenges faced by the judiciary related to sentencing. Furthermore, as Parliament considers an Amendment Bill to
the 2013 Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, PCC-K members look to address these and other issues governing
wildlife offences.
ILLEGAL LOGGING
In Kenya, illegal logging is widespread in the country, for both timber and charcoal production. The PCC-K is committed
to increasing cooperation among government leaders in order to tackle the illegal trade in the region. Following the
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findings of a task force, which toured the country speaking with Kenyans about forest management and illegal logging,
members of the PCC-K discussed the results of the investigative report. The PCC-K will continue to lead discussion as
Parliament considers policy solutions to address this growing issue.
POLLUTION
Ensuring Kenya maintains a balance between economic development and conservation remains a priority for theABOUT GABON
Hon. Franck Madama-Ma Lewandja Hon. Jean-Pierre Oyiba
MEMBERS
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Hon. Gabriel Malonga Muoelet Hon. Alphonse Passantere
Hon. Oumar Mamadou Bouemi Hon. Andre Jules Reteno
Hon. Jean Léonard Nguema Ondo
Established in 2017, the Gabon PARLIAMENTARY Hon. Alphonse Angara
Hon. Pauline Olive Nongou Moundounga ep Louembet
Hon. Hyanithe Mamaboundou Moundziegou
Hon. Yves Fernand Manfoumbi
Hon. Jean Massima
CONSERVATION
Hon. Remy Ossele Ndong
Parliamentary Conservation Caucus Hon. Marie-Madeleine Nyngone Anda
Hon. Vincent Mavoungou Bouyou
Hon. Hugues Regis Mayombot
Hon. Emmanuel Idondou
CAUCUS
Hon. Ferdinand Mbadinga Mombo
is committed to strengthening Hon. Pascal Mangola Azango
Hon. Roland Mboumba
Hon. Julien Nkoghe Bekala
Hon. Phillipe Romain Mikanga Semba
Hon. Maxime Laurent Ngozo Issondou
regional collaboration policies via the Hon. Gertrude Nfono Edou
Hon. Gabriel Auge Mikolo
Hon. Benjamin Moignon
Hon. Rodrigue Abourou Otogo
development of an action plan for SENATE AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Hon. Pierre Phillipe Akendengue
Hon. Simplice Mouango Bounguendza
Hon. Pacome Gregoire Moubelet Boubeya
Hon. Fidele Angoue Mba
Central African Regional Collaboration. TERM: 2017-2020 Hon. Ndoutoume Francois Ango
Hon. Apollinaire Adonis Moudouma
Hon. Cyriaque Moukoundzi
Hon. Francois Assengone Obame
ACRONYM: CPGC Hon. Guy Francois Mouengui Koumba
Hon. Pierre Johsian Aperano Essongue
Hon. Paulette Mouengui
Hon. Virginie Bakissi Pemba
Hon. Joseph Msi Mba
CO-CHAIRED BY Hon. Henri Bekalle-Akwe
Hon. Patricia Ndemengane Ndong
Hon. Germain Biahodjow
THE CPGC MADE SEVERAL Hon. Paul Bie Eyene
Hon. Germaine Ndjeri Ep Ngalibali
HON. ANGÉLIQUE NGOMA | VÉNÉRABLE MARTIN FIDÈLE MAGNAGNA Hon. Jean Bosco Ndjounga
Hon. Paul Biyoghe Mba
ADVANCES IN NATIONAL VÉNÉRABLE LUCIE MILEBOU-AUBUSSON | VÉNÉRABLE CHRISTIANE LECKAT Hon. Faustin Boukubi
Hon. Erick-Blaise Ndong-Aboghe
Hon. Landry Ndong Nguema
Hon. Alain Simplice Boungures
AND REGIONAL POLICY, VÉNÉRABLE MARIE JULIE BILOGHE-BI- NZENDONG
Hon. Anastase Bounounou
Hon. Marie Flore Ndziagna Ep Dicka
VÉNÉRABLE NANETTE LONGA MAKINDA | VÉNÉRABLE MANFOUMBI KOMBILA Hon. Paulette Ndzimbou Ep Ntoutoume Ngwa
Hon. Joseph Marie Boussengue
INCLUDING A DRAFT Hon. Idriss Ngari
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Hon. Angelina Ditombis
Hon. Raphael Ngazouze
Hon. Paul Essie Emane
AMENDMENT BILL TO THE Hon. Frateli Martial Fouty
Hon. Angelique Ngoma
Hon. Charlotte Nkero Mougnoko Ep Essono Ndoh
Hon. Florence Gheloube Andjaye Ep Ndong Obian
PENAL CODE RELATING TO Hon. Jonathan Ignoumba
Hon. Adrien Ngokhe Essingone
Hon. Lambert Ngokho Edzang
Hon. Barnabe Indoumou- Mamboungou
WILDLIFE OFFENSES WHICH Hon. Paulette Koho
Hon. Jean Nono
Hon. Phillipe Nzengue Mayila
Hon. Adelaide Sylvie Kotha Ep Nzamba
WAS PASSED BY THE Hon. Jean Bouniface Koubangoye
Hon. Bernard Nzoumba
Hon. Ali Akbar Onanga Y'obegue
Hon. Dieu-Donne Koumba
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS IN Hon. Mvoulabeli Cyrille Lassebi
Hon. Ruffin Pacome Ondzounga
Hon. Charles Ongono Onkoni
Hon. Martin Mabala
SEPTEMBER 2018 Hon. Felicite Ongouori NgoubiliGABON The caucus is working with the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux (ANPN) to conduct field visits to better
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understand the problem and assess possible solutions.
CAUCUS PRIORITIES
WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING
Gabon is a source country for forest elephant ivory in the Congo Basin region. Current laws impose relatively weak
penalties for those convicted of trafficking protected species, doing little to dissuade ivory trafficking. Members of
the Gabonese Parliamentary Conservation Caucus are examining options to strengthen penalties in amendments to
the Forest Code in prevision of debates in Parliament. Members of the caucus are also working with members of the
judiciary to ensure that judges understand the importance of applying deterrent sanctions.
ILLEGAL LOGGING
Timber is a major export in Gabon. However, there are entities trading in timber that seek to bypass the state and
circumvent international trade regulations by illicit means. Instances of illegal logging are not regularly reported to
prosecution officials; a lack of clarity in the law, instead, results in the resolution of cases by local enforcement officers
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who reach monetary settlements with offenders. The Parliamentary Caucus is working to address this gap, considering
a clearer judicial monitoring system.
HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT
In some areas of Gabon, there are significant conflicts between human populations and elephants. Such instances of
human-wildlife conflict have led the executive authorities to erect barriers around certain plantations and national parks.ABOUT MOZAMBIQUE
Hon. Almina Manuel Monteiro Hon. José Nicolau
MEMBERS
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Hon. Alfredo Tomas Magumisse Hon. Carlos Manoel
Hon. Juliano Vitória Picardo Hon. Agostinho Manga
Hon. Jaime Augusto Bessa Neto
The MPFC addresses a wide array of PARLIAMENTARY Hon. Costa Francisco Chale
Hon. Rosário Mualeia
Hon. Francisco Maingue
Hon. Mario Franque
Hon. Gloria Salvador
Hon. Fernando Bismarque
Hon. José Bento Cofe
Hon. Luciano Governo
FORUM ON
Hon. Agostinho Zacarias Vuma
issues including wildlife trafficking, Hon. Faruk Osman
Hon. Inês Artur Mucussete Hon. Izequiel Amone
Hon. Nilza Narciso
Hon. Amilcar José Hussein
CONSERVATION
Hon. José Samo Gudo
deforestation, sustainable development, Hon. Ricardina Suia Mazive
and marine protected areas.
SENATE AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
TERM: 2017-2020
THE MPFC HAS SPONSORED ACRONYM: MPFC
AMENDMENTS TO RAISE
CO-CHAIRED BY
PENALTIES ON WILDLIFE
HON. FRANCISCO USSENE MUCANHEIA
TRAFFICKERS, AS WELL
HON. ARMANDO RAMIRO ARTUR
AS THE SIGNING OF THE HON. ANTÓNIO NIQUICE
HON. EDSON MACUÁCUA
BILATERAL AGREEMENT
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HON. JERÓNIMO MALAGUETA
WITH TANZANIA ON
THE COORDINATED
CONSERVATION AND
MANAGEMENT OF
THE NIASSA-SELOUS
ECOSYSTEMMOZAMBIQUE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
Mozambique has 2,515 km of coastline rich in hydrocarbons and other marine resources such as shrimp and
CAUCUS PRIORITIES tuna. To properly capitalize on and protect these resources, the Government has taken steps to acknowledge
WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING the importance of its maritime domain, and the MPFC has recognized the need for capacity building in terms of the
management and enforcement of this domain. Improving maritime enforcement will also help Mozambique to combat
As the wildlife population of Mozambique continues to decline due to poaching and trafficking, the Mozambique
illegal fishing.
Parliamentary Forum on Conservation (MPFC) recognizes the need to take action. In 2017, Parliament passed an
Amendment to the 2014 Conservation Law, increasing the penalties for wildlife crime. However, the MPFC acknowledges
the existing gaps within the legal and judicial framework and understands that joint efforts are required to efficiently
prosecute wildlife crimes. Moreover, magistrates require more skills and education on wildlife crime management to
efficiently handle cases and implement existing conservation laws. Therefore, part of the parliamentary forum’s agenda
has included bringing together magistrates and officials along with wildlife crime experts to discuss potential solutions
to the challenges that hinder wildlife-related prosecutions in the country.
ILLEGAL LOGGING
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Believing the illegal export of timber from Mozambique to be leading to rapid deforestation, the Government took steps
to improve cooperation among law enforcement agencies. The MPFC supported the tax updates on raw timber exports
in 2017 as an effort to combat the illegal trade of timber. Moreover, the Government is currently revising the Forest Law,
and the MPFC is supporting its development.ABOUT ZAMBIA
Hon. Richard Musukwa (PF – Chililabombwe) Hon. Howard Kunda (MMD – Muchinga)
MEMBERS
2019-2020
THE ICCF GROUP
Hon. Gift Chiyalika (PF – Lufubu) Hon. Rodgers Mwewa (PF – Mwansabombwe)
Hon. Mubika Mubika (UPND – Shangombo) Hon. Mundia Ndalamei (UPND – Sikongo)
Hon. Stephen Kampyongo (PF- Shiwang’andu MP)
One of the larger caucuses in Africa, the PARLIAMENTARY Hon. Nickson Chilangwa (PF – Kawambwa)
Hon. Mutinta Mazoka (UPND – Pemba)
Hon. Brian Mundubile (PF – Mporokoso)
Hon. Makebi Zulu (PF – Malambo)
Hon. Mwimba H Malama (PF Mfuwe)
Hon. Masautso Tembo (Indp – Sinda)
Hon. Sililo O Mutaba (UPND – Mwandi)
Hon. Boyd Hamusonde (Indp – Nangoma)
CONSERVATION
Hon. Steve Chungu (PF – Luanshya)
ZPCC membership currently stands at Hon. Malozo Sichone (PF – Isoka)
Hon. Davison Mung’andu(PF – Chama South) Hon. Hastings Chansa (PF – Chimbamilonga)
Hon. Teddy J Kasongo (PF – Nominated) Hon. Muluwa Mukubuta (UPND – Masaite)
Hon. Jean Kapata (PF – Mandevu)
CAUCUS
Hon. Gift Sialubalo (PF – Nominated) Hon. Elias Mutale (PF – Chimwemwe)
more than 80 Members of Parliament, Hon. Dora Siliya (PF – Petauke)
Hon. Emmanuel Mulenga (PF – Ndola Central) Hon. Joseph Kabamba (PF – Kafulafuta)
Hon. Princess Kasune (UPND – Keembe)
Hon. Whiteson Banda (PF – Nakonde) Hon. Nathaniel Mubukwanu (PF – Nominated)
Hon. Pilila Jere (Indp – Lumezi)
including the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Margaret Miti (PF – Vubwi)
Hon. Chishi C. Kasanda (UPND – Chisamba) Hon. Davis Chama (PF – Nominated)
Hon. Machika Njamba (PF – Mangango) Hon. Kampebwa Simbao (PF – Senga Hill)
Hon. Emerine Kabashi (PF – Luapula)
Minister of Luapula Province, Minister NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA Hon. Maria Langa( PF Chilanga)
Hon. Sensio Banda (PF – Kasanegwa) Hon. Derrick Livune (UPND – Katombola)
Hon. Ponde C. Mecha (PF – Chifunabuli) Hon. Sylvia B Chalikosa (PF – Mpika Central)
Hon. Mumbi J. C. Phiri (PF – Nominated)
Hon. Davis Mulundu (PF – Nominated)
of Local Government & Housing, and TERM: 2016-2021 Hon. Credo Nanjuwa (UPND – Mumbwa)
Hon. Anthony Malama (PF – Nchelenge)
Hon. Remember C. Mutale (PF – Chitambo) Hon. Misheck Mutelo (UPND – Mitete)
Hon. Njamba Machila (Indp – Mwembeshi)
ACRONYM: ZPCC Hon. Charles M Zulu (PF – Luangeni) Hon. Morgan Sitwala (PF – Nominated)
Minister of Information. Their Strategic Hon. Peter Daka (MMD – Musanzala)
Hon. Davis Chisopa (PF – Mukushi South) Hon. Lloyd K Mulenga (PF – Matero)
Hon. Maxas Ng’onga (PF – Kaputa)
Hon. Frank M Nga’mbi (PF – Chifubu) Hon. Pavyuma Kalobo (Indp – Usakile)
Plan 2015-2020 has received broad CO-CHAIRED BY Hon. Martin Malama (PF – Kanchibiya)
Hon. Brenda M Tambatamba (UPND – Kasempa) Hon. Gerald Zimba (PF – Chasefu)
Hon. Kapembwa Simbao (PF – Senga Hill)
Hon. Sheal Mulyata (UPND – Rufunsa) Hon. Leaky Kintu (UPND – Solwezi East)
Hon. Mwalimu Simfukwe (PF – Mbala PF)
support from government, NGOs, and HON. EPHRAIM BELEMU
(UPND – MBABALA) Hon. Garry Nkombo (UPND – Mazabuka)
Hon. Herbert Shabalu (PF – Chama North) Hon. Makozo Chikote (UPND – Luampa)
Hon. Elliot Kamondo (UPND – Mufumbwe) Hon. Kalalawe Mukosa (PF – Chinsali)
Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa (UPND – Choma)
Hon. Stephen Miti (Indp – Feira)
business leaders. HON. ANTHONY KASANDWE
(PF – BANGWEULU)
Hon. Mbolowa Subulwa (Indp – Siaoma)
Hon. Musanka D Syakalima (Chirundu)
Hon. Kapelwa Mbangweta (Nkeyema)
Hon. Chinga Miyutu (UPND – Kalabo Central)
Hon. Newton Samakayi (UPND – Mazabuka Central)
Hon. Mwansa Mbulakulima (PF – Milengi)
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THE ZPCC IS CURRENTLY
PUSHING FORWARD THE
ZAMBIA NATIONAL PARKS
AND WILDLIFE POLICY AND
WETLANDS POLICY IN THE
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