The ICCF Group

10/08/2026

Colombia’s páramos are the country’s water towers, and the rules that govern them matter to conservation and rural communities alike. In Bogotá, ICCF Colombia brought together national institutions and members of Colombia’s Congressional Conservation Caucus to share findings on aligning agricultural and conservation policy across 11 páramo complexes.

Read more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/protecting-colombia-s-water-towers-iccf-colombia-convenes-leaders-on-paramo-conservation-and-farming

10/05/2026

ICCF convened a Congressional staff briefing to explore how emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, genomics, remote sensing, and advanced data analytics — are rapidly reshaping the future of global conservation. The session brought together leading innovators whose work is demonstrating how cutting‑edge tools can strengthen U.S. leadership in biodiversity protection, ecosystem resilience, and natural security.

The briefing featured Matt James, CEO of the Colossal Foundation and Chief Animal Officer of Colossal Biosciences, and Alex Dehgan, CEO of Conservation X Labs and former Chief Scientist for USAID — two leaders at the forefront of applying biotechnology, AI, and advanced analytics to global conservation challenges.

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/iccf-hosts-congressional-briefing-on-biotechnology-ai-and-the-future-of-conservation

09/28/2026

ICCF hosted a U.S. Congressional staff briefing on the theme of "Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) and Enduring Earth."

The session brought together leaders from the conservation, philanthropic, and private sectors to examine how innovative public‑private partnerships can stretch limited public dollars to deliver durable conservation outcomes.

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/iccf-hosts-congressional-briefing-on-project-finance-for-permanence-and-enduring-earth

09/24/2026

From September 17–20, 2026, a parliamentary mission to Colombia’s Pacific region brought lawmakers, government officials, conservation partners, and communities together to explore how protected areas and artisanal fisheries can support sustainable development. Through dialogue and visits in Bahía Solano and Utría National Natural Park, participants identified shared priorities for conservation, local livelihoods, and long-term investment.

The ICCF Group wishes to thank Elizabeth Jay-Pang, James Mosquera Torres, Astrid Sánchez Montes de Oca, Omar Francisco Vidal Rojas, Alejandro De La Ossa, Juan Felipe Corzo, Diego Zambrano, Franklin Lozano de la Ossa, MarViva, and Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia.

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09/23/2026

Last Monday, ICCF's Deputy Director of US Programs, Dan Mahoney, joined U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik and Colossal Foundation CEO Matt James for a panel discussion on innovative frameworks for conservation governance. Colossal’s Biotech Rodeo convened over 100 conservationists from around the world to discuss this and other pressing issues in Dallas, Texas.

09/18/2026

On September 16, senior conservation leaders, congressional staff, and international partners gathered in Washington, D.C. for a high‑level luncheon with His Excellency Adirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, President of the Republic of Somaliland, to advance a shared vision for establishing and financing Somaliland’s first national system of protected areas. Hosted by the ICCF Group, the event brought together approximately twenty key stakeholders for a focused discussion on how strategic investment, public‑private partnerships, and coordinated NGO support can help safeguard Somaliland’s extraordinary natural heritage while strengthening long‑term stability in the region.

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/somaliland-conservation-leaders-convene-in-washington-to-advance-a-national-protected-area-system

09/16/2026

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09/11/2026

In Colombia, the September 1–4, 2026 workshop “Parques Nacionales Naturales en la Patria Milagro” brought together partners to strengthen the conservation, management, and financial sustainability of the country’s protected areas.

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/contributing-to-stronger-protected-area-management-and-financial-sustainability-in-colombia

Thank you to Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia and its director Sandra Bessudo.

09/08/2026

The Angola Ministry of Environment, through the National Institute for Biodiversity and Conservation Areas (INBAC), in partnership with the ICCF Group, held a Consultation Workshop on September 3, 2026, in Luanda, Angola. The meeting brought together representatives from public institutions, civil society, conservation partners, and organizations involved in investment and financing.

The event was opened by Dr. Marta Zumbo, INBAC’s Deputy General Director, and Susan Lylis, the ICCF Group’s Executive Vice President. Both underscored the value of cooperation among institutions and partners, as well as the project’s role in creating favorable conditions for conservation, sustainable development, and increased private‑sector engagement. They also emphasized the importance of ensuring that recommendations are practical and geared toward measurable outcomes.

We wish to thank the Global Environment Facility, Conservation International – Africa Field Division, African Parks, as well as Angola's National Institute for Biodiversity and Conservation Areas (INBAC).

Learn more: https://internationalconservation.org/blog/strengthening-management-and-resilience-in-angola-s-conservation-areas-for-sustainable-development

09/03/2026

With the support of ICCF Colombia, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and the Congress of the Republic convened to present the "ABC Agenda" of Patria Milagro, review Colombia’s conservation priorities, and examine how these objectives align with the country’s broader sustainable development goals.

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