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Co-Chairs U.S. Senate Sam Brownback Olympia Snowe Tom Udall Sheldon Whitehouse Luciana & Robert Duvall Lamar Alexander Dick Durbin Joseph Lieberman Jon Tester Dinner Co-Chairmen Jeff Bingaman Kirsten Gillibrand Blanche Lincoln Mark Udall

Richard Burr Lindsey Graham John McCain Roger Wicker Jim DeMint John Kerry Robert Menendez Ron Wyden Jim Fowler Co-Chairs U.S. House of Representatives Master of Ceremonies Norman Dicks John Tanner Rodney Alexander Adam Putnam Nick Rahall Brian Baird Ander Crenshaw Chris Lee Charles B. Rangel Tammy Baldwin Lincoln Davis Jerry Lewis Dennis Rehberg 2010 Honorary Host Committee Gresham Barrett John Lewis Phil Roe Joe Barton Peter DeFazio Dan Lipinski Host Committee Co-Chairmen William Delahunt Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart –

Marion Berry Cynthia Lummis Connie Mack Steven Rothman Marsha Blackburn John J. Duncan, Jr. Carolyn B. Maloney Paul D. Ryan Vernon Ehlers Donald Manzullo Tim Ryan Janice Alperin Daniel Gustafson Tom & Lisa Perini Jo Bonner Edward Markey Bhagavan Antle Donna A. Harman Katherine F. Pickus Mack Bob Etheridge Charlie Melancon Linda Sanchez John Boozman Carolyn McCarthy Jim Atchison Gale Anne Hurd Jeffrey Rageth Madeleine Bordallo Michael McCaul F. Allen Boyd, Jr. Randy Forbes Betty McCollum James Sensenbrenner, Jr. Ramona Bass Brett Jenks Carter S. Roberts Jeff Fortenberry Thaddeus McCotter Jose Serrano Monique Barbut Paul Tudor Jones II Henry Brown Jim Gerlach Jim McDermott Joe Sestak H.I.H. Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Phil Gingrey John McHugh Bill Shuster Jacques Besnainou Ashley Judd Dr. Steven E. Sanderson Dan Burton Mike McIntyre G.K. Butterfield Jerry McNerney Christopher Smith Magalen O.Bryant Dennis J. Keller Anna Schneider Alan Grayson Gregory W. Meeks Mark Souder Josephine S. Cooper Jorie Butler Kent Michael Michaud Zack Space Andrea & Rick Schroeder Anh “Joseph” Cao Luis Gutierrez Brad Miller John Spratt David Crane Steven Kline Jeff Seabright Ralph Hall Candice Miller Fortney Stark Philippe Cousteau Patti LaBelle George Miller Peter Seligmann André Carson Alcee Hastings Jeff Miller Ed Towns Bo Derek Honorable Rick Lazio Russ Carnahan Maurice Hinchey Dennis Moore Jane Seymour John Carter Mazie Hirono James P. Moran Chris Van Hollen John M. Fahey, Jr. David Vernon Lustig Bill Cassidy Rush Holt Sue Myrick Zach Wamp John V. Faraci Dr. Laurie Marker Mark Tercek Ben Chandler Bob Inglis Melvin L. Watt Travis W. Childers Jay Inslee James Oberstar Kenneth Feld Vance G. Martin Dr. Mohd. Basri Wahid Donna Christensen Sam Johnson John Olver Joe Wilson Wm. Lacy Clay Timothy V. Johnson Robert J. Wittman Theresa Fariello Cristina Goettsch Mittermeier Tensie Whelan James Clyburn Patrick Kennedy Ed Pastor Frank R. Wolf Maisa Fernandez Andrew Muir Anita Winsor-Edwards Howard Coble Dale E. Kildee Donald Payne C.W. Bill Young Mike Coffman Mike Pence Brian Folkerts Ben Packard Honorable Timothy E. Wirth Jack Kingston Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin Mark Kirk David Price (Chaplain) Jack Gerard Wendy & Hank Paulson ICCF Teddy Roosevelt® International Conservation Award ICCF Teddy Roosevelt® International Conservation Award ICCF presents the Teddy Roosevelt® International Conservation Award to recognize innovative leadership in conservation policy by a government leader. We are pleased to honor Russell E. Train with this award The Great Green Wall Initiative in recognition of his historic conservation leadership It is our great pleasure to honor the eleven nations Expected impacts of the Great Green Wall include in government and individual conservation leadership. of the Great Green Wall initiative with the ICCF Teddy slowing soil erosion; degraded soil restructuring; Mr. Train has been a leader in the conservation Roosevelt® International Conservation Award in increased reforestation rates; revival, development, and movement for more than 50 years; he is the Founder recognition of their leadership commitment to abate diversification of agriculture and stockbreeding; vegetal and Chairman Emeritus of the World Wildlife Fund; desert encroachment, reforest, and recapture the and animal biodiversity restoration, conservation, and and served as the Administrator of the Environmental economic vitality of the Sahel region of Africa. development; increasing coverage of local needs in forest Protection Agency from 1973-1977. products; improved living standard and health; reversal The aim of the Great Green Wall project is to tackle both Russell oversaw the creation and implementation of of rural migration phenomenon; and control of water desertification and poverty in the Saharo-Sahelian zones resources. By creating a sustainable, physical, organic much of the legislation that would become the basis for by establishing a strip of forest 15 kilometers wide on environmental policy in the United States. He played a shield against the desert, the Great Green Wall will not average and more than 7,100 kilometers long that would only revitalize the environment, but will also improve the key role in shaping America’s national environmental link Dakar on the Atlantic coast with Djibouti on the Red policy in his roles as member of the National capacity of local communities to benefit from sustainable Sea in the east. The 11 countries involved in the project natural resources in order to preserve their way of life. Water Commission, Chairman of the Task Force on are Burkina Faso, Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Environment for U.S. President-elect Richard M. Nixon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, , Senegal and Sudan. Under Secretary of U.S Department of the Interior, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental ICCF Conservation Leadership in Business Award Protection Agency. He is credited with bringing The ICCF Conservation Leadership in Business Award honors leaders who use environmental issues to the broad attention of the business to inspire solutions to environmental crises. ICCF is pleased to recognize American public, playing a key role in the development Unilever for its impressive environmental commitment, including a focus on Russell E. Train, Founder Chairman Emeritus, World Wildlife Fund of the National Environment Policy Act of 1969, sustainable agriculture, water and eco-efficiency, and reduction of environmental developing the concept for and promoting impact across the life cycle of its products. Unilever is a world leader in sustainable the establishment of the UNESCO World Heritage agriculture, focusing on purchasing key crops from sustainable sources. This program, and leading the U.S. delegation to negotiate of the Board of Directors of the World Wildlife Fund and The Conservation Foundation. In 1991, he received the includes a growing commitment to sourcing tea from Rainforest Alliance Certified the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Farms and to purchase all palm oil from certified sustainable sources by 2015. Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his work in conservation. He is also the recipient of the Heinz Unilever is a founding member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and in In addition to his outstanding achievements in the Award Chairman’s Medal, for his achievements as “a tireless 2009 was one of the top five corporations in World Wildlife Fund’s Palm Oil Buyers’ government sector, Russell has established a personal legacy advocate for the cause of the environment… the architect Scorecard. Since 1995, Unilever has reduced its water use as a conservation pioneer. Russell founded the Wildlife of an environmental agenda without parallel in history in its in manufacturing by more than 65 percent. Unilever is Leadership Foundation and the African Wildlife Foundation scope…and a truly outstanding example of how a single life also strongly committed to preserve and protect America’s and helped to establish the College of African Wildlife can make a difference in the world.” National Parks. As the longest-standing corporate partner Management in Tanzania. He has served as Chairman of the National Park Foundation, Unilever has donated over $50 million dollars to sustain America’s National Parks. Dave Lewis, President of the Americas, Accepting the award on behalf of Unilever is Mr. Dave Unilever Lewis, Unilever President of the Americas. Forging Conservation Partnerships

ICCF is inspired by a belief that it is in America’s interest to expand its leadership in the world to promote sound long-term policies of good management of land, water, and biodiversity. ICCF unites American “Ensuring that we leave an earth “We are all trying to come up with “As society grows and develops, “ ICCF brings together leaders from both policymakers, businesses, NGOs, and foreign governments to educate them that offers fresh water, clean air, a common agenda — that is a we put increasing pressure on many sides of the aisle and it advances the on the vital links between good natural resource management and sustainable natural resources and abundant pretty new thing. It was all talk of the components of our natural vision for international conservation.” beauty is a transcendent idea that 10 or 15 years ago, now it is resources. ICCF is a leader in raising — Carter Roberts economic development, poverty alleviation, conflict avoidance, good governance, President & CEO unites every country around the happening in a very concrete, awareness of and seeking solutions World Wildlife Fund global food and water security, human health, and regional security. world. We must establish global significant way. ICCF has played to this challenge.” conservation ethics that every a key role in achieving this.” — Honorable Lindsay Thomas ICCF works with the leadership of the U.S. Congressional person can embrace.” — Russ Mittermeier Member of Congress (Ret.) Chairman, ICCF Board of Directors International Conservation Caucus, which comprises more than — Harrison Ford President Actor and Recipient of ICCF’s Conservation International one-third of the U.S. House of Representatives and a growing number “The Good Steward” Award in the U.S. Senate, to identify conservation concerns and generate the broadest audience for ICCF educational programs.

ICCF is the strongest association of U.S. public and private sector representatives dedicated to international conservation. Council members represent NGOs, corporations, and government entities, and possess diverse experience and skill sets. These corporations and NGOs share a common mission to implement conservation projects safeguarding wildlife and biodiversity, protecting and restoring habitat, and generating economic opportunities and social benefits for surrounding communities who are necessarily the long-term stewards of local natural resources. The CCN is organizing a powerful global network of partner nations to establish and foster diplomatic & interparliamentary relationships with ICCF’s strong base of partners and government leaders. ICCF is extending its collaboration in its most Recognizing that there is far too little ambitious undertaking yet by supporting the interparliamentary networking and formation and launch of the “Conservation collaboration on regional and global Council of Nations” (CCN) within its organizational conservation issues, ICCF – which has a structure, comprised of nation members. The CCN history'-&!$'& of achieving nonpartisan,!'&+ consensus provides a unique opportunity for all nations that on conservation issues within the United believe in the critical importance of conservation States Congress – will work with the and the link between good natural resource CCN and its partner nations to create and management and sustainable economic growth to expand interparliamentary dialogue on join ICCF’s collaboration of like-minded corporate critical conservation issues on a bilateral and and NGO partners to help forge bold new solutions. multilateral basis and to assist Council nations in developing and supporting conservation The CCN is organizing a strong global network of “caucuses” within their own congresses and partner nations to establish and foster diplomatic parliaments. & interparliamentary relationships with ICCF’s strong base of partners and government leaders ICCF envisions the CCN as a collaboration of and to build consensus on issues relating to like-minded diplomatic and legislative leaders good natural resource management and its links that will advance a “good stewardship” to poverty alleviation, sustainable economic agenda while bringing nations and national development, and conflict avoidance. Working leaders together informally to build personal The best airline to Africa. with the leadership of the International bonds between leaders that will transcend As the proud national carrier of South Africa, we know Africa better than any other airline. And because we’re African, we know what it means to indulge Conservation Caucuses in the United States nations and party politics to achieve our passengers with a true African experience - a choice of great African and Congress, through CCN partner embassies in ambitious goals together. international cuisine, the finest in South African wines and our legendary African hospitality. When your plans include Africa, make sure they include South Washington and with their parliaments at home, African Airways as your African odyssey will start from the moment you board. and relying on the strength and diversity of ICCF’s broad partner base, the CCN has an unprecedented Africa’s Most Awarded Airline • www.flysaa.com • 1-800-722-9675 opportunity to become an active global force in conservation. SA10195ICC.indd 1 8/11/10 2:07 PM The Natural Security Challenge Monique Barbut CEO & Chairperson, Global Environment Facility

VIP and General Receptions Presentation of the ICCF Teddy Roosevelt® Presentation of the Colors International Conservation Award to United States Marine Corps The Countries of the Color Guard Great Green Wall Initiative Invocation Accepted by The Reverend His Excellency Abdoulaye Wade Daniel P. Coughlin President of the Republic of Senegal Chaplain, U.S. House of Representatives Dinner His Excellency Juan Elvira Prepared by Texas Cowboy Chefs Mexican Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Jim Fowler Lisa & Tom Perini Master of Ceremonies Presentation of ICCF Conservation 2 Leadership in Business Award Mesquite Smoked Peppered Beef Tenderloin to Served with Horseradish Cream Unilever Remarks Slow Smoked Pork Ribs Accepted by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Rubbed with Chef Perini’s Secret Seasoning Dave Lewis Marinated Shrimp President of the Americas Unilever

Introduction Traditional Ranch House Salad Presentation of the ICCF Teddy Roosevelt® of ICCF Green Chile Hominy International Conservation Award Conservation to Council of Nations Old Fashioned Green Beans with New Potatoes Russell E. Train John B. Gantt, Jr. Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Commemoration of A Lifetime of Conservation ICCF President Former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall Dinner Served David H. Barron Founder ICCF Special Thanks

The members of the ICCF Advisory Council and their dedicated team of government affairs representatives: To Our VIP Dinner Sponsors Conservation International, Peter Jenkins, Manuel Oliva The Nature Conservancy, Bill Millan Wildlife Conservation Society, John Calvelli, Kelly Aylward, Nav Ayanand ThanksWorld Wildlife Fund, Bill Eichbaum The ICCF extends SINCERE GRATITUDE to our loyal friends: Magalen O. Bryant and Paul Tudor Jones II TOYOTA

Our legal counsel: Baker Hostetler, E. Mark Braden, Esq. and Hogan Lovells, William A. Bennett, Esq.

The Texas Cowboy and Cowgirl Chefs, Tom and Lisa Perini, and their staff from the Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Texas, Population 463

for their donation of Coca-Cola Zero and Dasani water

for their generous donation of tonight’s beer

Embassy of Ecuador for their donation of tonight’s flowers

Our Conservation Partner Rare Species Fund, Doc Antle, and their Animal Ambassadors

For his loyal help and sound advice, our good friend Mark Christmas

Her Majesty Queen Noor, Gala Chairman Luciana & Robert Duvall, Dinner Co-Chairmen Jim Fowler, Gala Master of Ceremonies Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart, Honorary Host Committee Co-Chairmen Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin, Chaplain

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Cristina Mittermeier and the members of the INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION International League of Conservation Photographers PHOTOGRAPHERS ADvertising | Marketing | Design Beverly Aird-Rankin of Aird Designs for Creative Direction, Layout, and Design

And Special Thanks to our Tireless Staff and Interns: John B. Gantt, Jr., President; John Forrester, Chief Operations Officer; Susan H. Lylis, Executive Director, Conservation Council; Clare S. Falcone, Director of Writing & Research; Benjamin Thomas, Communications Director; Adam Brooks; Neil Chirite; Megan Davison; Kevin Dorn; Mary Fay; Chand Harlow; Shamira Ibrihim; Jordan Kirr; Rebekah Medley; James Rathz; Chris Robinson; Liza Schillo; Matt Splain; and Jacob Wilkins Photo Credits A special thanks to In Order of Appearance

Cover Joel Sartore, iLCP Inside Front Cover Beverly Joubert for their generous donation of recycled paper ICCF Stuart Franklin to produce this publication Paul Nicklen, iLCP Paul Nicklen, iLCP Amit Bhargava George Steinmetz, iLCP Paul Nicklen, iLCP Tui de Roy, iLCP CCN Frans Lanting, iLCP

Daniel Beltra, iLCP INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF John Stanmeyer CONSERVATION Cristina Mittermeier, iLCP PHOTOGRAPHERS Joel Sartore, iLCP ICC / Honoray Host Committee The ICCF would like to give special thanks Paul Nicklen, iLCP to ILCP and its President, Cristina Mittermeier, Inside Back Cover for their generous support through the use of their photography. Pete Oxford, iLCP Back Cover Layout Design by Beverly Aird-Rankin of Aird Designs Daniel Beltra, iLCP