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The ICCF Group Advancing conservation governance through political will and providing on-the-ground solutions - Unit and Canadian governments.

The ICCF Group serves a congressional caucus model to build political will around unifying topics of natural resource management. Our programs engage political decision makers in the United States and partner nations, and deploy top conservation professionals from U.S. In this capacity we work to ensure the sustained buy-in of governments for the efficacy of projects to conserve ecosystems vital to our global economy.

At the Chamber of Deputies, ICCF Mexico convened the installation of the National Steering Committee for the project Enh...
04/10/2026

At the Chamber of Deputies, ICCF Mexico convened the installation of the National Steering Committee for the project Enhancing Political Will for Sustainable Protected Areas Financing, in coordination with UNEP and with support from the GEF.

The meeting brought together members of the Mexican Conservation and Sustainable Development Caucus—Deputy Joaquín Zebadúa Alva, Deputy Alejandra Chedraui, Deputy Gabriela Benavides, and Deputy Jesús Martín Cuanalo—along with representatives from government, civil society, and the technical community. Pedro Álvarez Icaza, Commissioner of CONANP, also participated.

The Committee was formally established to advance a shared agenda for the financial sustainability of Mexico’s protected areas. Participants reviewed progress from other countries and outlined a strategic roadmap for national implementation, identifying priorities to strengthen legislative, institutional, and financial frameworks for conservation.

The ICCF Group supported the Saint Lucia Conservation Caucus in hosting a stakeholder workshop focused on best practices...
03/26/2026

The ICCF Group supported the Saint Lucia Conservation Caucus in hosting a stakeholder workshop focused on best practices for developing Voluntary Protection Agreements (VPAs) with private landowners. This effort was made possible through the collaboration and support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, Fisheries and Sustainable Development.

We extend our appreciation to ICCF Group expert consultant Mr. Wayne Stetski for delivering an insightful introduction to the VPA framework and for sharing his vision to expand this model to strengthen conservation initiatives across Saint Lucia and the wider region.

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/st-lucia-conservation-caucus-slucc-vpa-stakeholder-workshop

The Oceans Caucus Foundation is partnering with the Ocean Conservancy on a briefing series to celebrate the 50th anniver...
03/24/2026

The Oceans Caucus Foundation is partnering with the Ocean Conservancy on a briefing series to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA).

The first briefing, which took place on March 18th on Capitol Hill, shared perspectives on the MSA and why it was created in the first place, what makes it work, and what’s ahead.

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/oceans-caucus-foundation-hosts-magnuson-stevens-act-50th-anniversary-briefing

On March 17, 2026, in the UK Parliament, ICCF UK convened Members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on International ...
03/20/2026

On March 17, 2026, in the UK Parliament, ICCF UK convened Members of the All Party Parliamentary Group on International Conservation for a timely and wide-ranging discussion on the UK’s role in international conservation by Mary Creagh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Nature.

The briefing provided a valuable overview of the global policy landscape on nature and biodiversity, as well as a forward look at the key moments that will shape international action over the coming years.

On March 18, 2026, the ICCF Group assisted the Amazonia+ Program by supporting caucus members Senator Alfonso de Urresti...
03/19/2026

On March 18, 2026, the ICCF Group assisted the Amazonia+ Program by supporting caucus members Senator Alfonso de Urresti (Chile) and Representative Yenica Acosta (Colombia) in a panel on Integrated Fire Management (IFM) and the financial sustainability of protected areas.

The panel created a space to explore how countries across the region are integrating IFM into the management of protected areas, identifying key opportunities for sustainable financing, regional cooperation, and legislative support to strengthen the prevention, management, and restoration of ecosystems affected by wildfires.

ICCF hosted a Capitol Hill briefing marking the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson–Stevens Act, celebrating the United Sta...
03/18/2026

ICCF hosted a Capitol Hill briefing marking the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson–Stevens Act, celebrating the United States’ globally recognized, science‑based fisheries management system. We extend our thanks to the panelists who shared their deep experience in fisheries management and offered insights into why the Act was created, how it works, and what lies ahead.

ICCF-UK held a successful briefing this fall with world leading orangutan conservation groups to highlight the challenge...
03/06/2026

ICCF-UK held a successful briefing this fall with world leading orangutan conservation groups to highlight the challenges faced by this incredible species from global deforestation and the illegal wildlife trade. In attendance were APPG chair Barry Gardiner MP and members Lord Grayling, Lord Gascoigne and Alex Sobel MP.

ICCF welcomes Rep. Addison McDowell to the U.S. Congressional International Conservation Caucus. Rep. Addison McDowell i...
03/06/2026

ICCF welcomes Rep. Addison McDowell to the U.S. Congressional International Conservation Caucus.

Rep. Addison McDowell is a freshman member of Congress representing North Carolina, and a lifelong outdoorsman with a strong appreciation for America’s wildlife and natural heritage. Prior to Congress, Rep. McDowell’s public service included serving on staff for Congressman (now U.S. Senator) Ted Budd and Congressman Richard Hudson. An avid hunter, Rep. McDowell knows firsthand what is required for responsible stewardship of land and wildlife. He displays his commitment to conservation on the House Natural Resources Committee and in the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, and we are now pleased to welcome him to the International Conservation Caucus, where he can help advance pragmatic, pro-conservation solutions around the globe.

The Mexican Oceans Caucus, under the leadership of Senator Ivideliza Reyes and Congresswoman Azucena Arreola, with suppo...
03/04/2026

The Mexican Oceans Caucus, under the leadership of Senator Ivideliza Reyes and Congresswoman Azucena Arreola, with support from ICCF México, convened a Dialogue Roundtable on integrating ghost fishing gear into Mexico’s regulatory framework.

The discussion brought together federal authorities, legislators, civil society, academia, and coastal communities to explore legislative solutions to address abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), strengthen institutional coordination, and improve traceability and reporting mechanisms.

This dialogue contributes to Mexico’s international commitments, including the Global Ghost Gear Initiative, and supports the development of a national roadmap—led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—to prevent and manage ghost fishing gear in Mexican waters.

Thank you to Ivideliza Reyes Hernández, Azucena Arreola Trinidad, Raquel Bonilla, Lucía Trasviña BCS, Laura Estrada Mauro, and Ocean Conservancy.

The Congress of Baja California Sur, with the support of ICCF Mexico, has launched the first subnational Environmental a...
02/27/2026

The Congress of Baja California Sur, with the support of ICCF Mexico, has launched the first subnational Environmental and Oceans Caucus in the world. This historic milestone strengthens the state’s environmental agenda by establishing a formal legislative platform to advance cross-cutting conservation policies with both short- and long-term vision.

Led by State Deputy Erick Iván Agúndez Cervantes as Founding Chair, the Caucus reflects a strong commitment from the State Congress to advancing evidence-based environmental policymaking. The launch was attended by the Governor of Baja California Sur, Prof. Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío, along with representatives from the three branches of government, academia, local communities, and the private sector—demonstrating broad institutional support for strengthening local legislation by promoting environmental governance, advancing ecosystem restoration and circular economy approaches, supporting responsible fisheries and regenerative aquaculture, and integrating scientific rigor and transparency into public decision-making to safeguard Baja California Sur’s marine, coastal, and terrestrial ecosystems.

Today in Washington, D.C., ICCF hosted a roundtable discussion on the opportunities presented by offshore economic devel...
02/10/2026

Today in Washington, D.C., ICCF hosted a roundtable discussion on the opportunities presented by offshore economic development, including carbon sequestration/carbon capture and storage (CCS) and direct ocean capture (DOC) in the outer continental shelf.

Congressional staff learned about economic opportunities with regard to offshore CCS/DOC, and how best to align investments in these technologies with benefits to sustainability and improved offshore safety. The roundtable included panelists from the private sector, academia, and the NGO community, including the
National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), the University of Texas (UT), and Captura.

On December 11, 2025, ICCF hosted a working dinner in Luanda with Members of the Angolan Parliamentary Caucus for Conser...
01/22/2026

On December 11, 2025, ICCF hosted a working dinner in Luanda with Members of the Angolan Parliamentary Caucus for Conservation to introduce the Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership, a major initiative led by the Rob Walton Foundation.

The discussion also emphasized the importance of collaborative co-management models beyond conservation, the partnership’s broader objectives were highlighted, including strengthening government capacity to manage protected areas in line with international best practices; investing in skills development, training, and conservation education; supporting local economies through ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and job creation for communities surrounding protected areas.

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/africa-keystone-protected-area-partnership-introduction-to-the-angolan-parliamentary-caucus

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