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US parliament passes bill to save Okavango Delta

PRESS RELEASE: Washington, D.C. The House on Tuesday passed the Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals (DELTA) Act, H.R. 4819.



ByCORRESPONDENT Thu 19 Jul 2018, 12:12 pm (GMT +2)


The bipartisan legislation promotes sustainable economic development and conservation across Africa’s critical Okavango River Basin, which supports more than one million Angolans, Botswanans and Namibians, as well as the largest remaining elephant population in the world.

On the House floor prior to the vote, Chairman Royce delivered the following remarks (as prepared for delivery):

“The Okavango Delta supports the economic livelihoods of over a million people and is home to the largest remaining elephant population in the world. This ecosystem spans three countries – the Delta’s water starting in the highlands of Angola and flowing through Namibia and Botswana.

Like other regions across Africa, poaching and trafficking of threatened species in the Okavango Delta is increasing. I have seen firsthand the devastating impact of poachers and organized criminal networks across the continent. Wildlife trafficking and profits from poaching provide a key funding source for international criminal networks and terrorists. These deadly groups undermine regional stability by spreading violence, disrupting local governance and devastating key economic opportunities for community members.

H.R. 4819, the Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act of 2018, is an opportunity to be proactive by protecting this area before it’s too late.

This act strengthens coordination among the governments of the U.S., Angola, Botswana and Namibia to address poaching threats and support local communities in the greater Okavango River Basin.

A few months ago, I led a bipartisan delegation to the region and saw the critical need for these countries to work together to preserve and protect this magnificent
landscape. Angola has emerged from years of civil war and unrest, and is now looking to the international community for partnership and support. With Angola’s immense natural resources, we are already seeing China and other nations push unwise development that threatens to siphon off this critical water source and devastate the greater Okavango River Basin. That is why we must act now to protect the animals and communities that call this region home.

Animals and poachers know no borders. In order for conservation efforts to be successful, we must take a transboundary approach. I was proud to be the author of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership Act of 2004. With that act, we saw that increased coordination across national borders can be successful in protecting critical landscapes and combating poaching threats. The DELTA Act looks to build on these proven successes.

This legislation strengthens coordination among the governments of the U.S., Angola, Botswana and Namibia and leverages partnerships with the private sector, non-governmental organizations and regional bodies. It prioritizes wildlife trafficking and anti-poaching programs in the greater Okavango River Basin and promotes responsible economic growth for local communities through responsible natural resource management.

I want to thank the bill’s author, Rep. Fortenberry, and our fellow co-chairs of the House International Conservation Caucus, Reps. McCollum and Cuellar, for their leadership and steadfast efforts to keep conservation and anti-poaching initiatives a priority here in Congress. I also want to think Ranking Member Engel for his work on this legislation.”

Another “feel good law” that would most probably has no meaning in Africa!

They should rein in the idiots at USFW and their stupid rules if they really wish to counter poaching, instead of criminalizing honest, paying hunters.

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US parliament passes bill to save Okavango Delta

So, we no longer have a congress, but have a 'parliament' now in the US?

Good grief what a journalistic failure...

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Originally posted by Kathi:
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US parliament passes bill to save Okavango Delta

So, we no longer have a congress, but have a 'parliament' now in the US?

Good grief what a journalistic failure...

Yup. I was surprised to learn that we have a parliament . Live and learn I suppose.

What if Botswana passes law to protect Everglades?

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What if Botswana passes law to protect Everglades?

It would be just as enforceable as this one.

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Originally posted by boarkiller:
What if Botswana passes law to protect Everglades?

It would be just as enforceable as this one.

Exactly!

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Another “feel good law” that would most probably has no meaning in Africa!

They should rein in the idiots at USFW and their stupid rules if they really wish to counter poaching, instead of criminalizing honest, paying hunters.

Not exactly, it's another law transfering the wealth of the USA to the third world, who's leaders will deposit the money in Switzerland for their enjoyment.

This is good, but for one reason only: to allow for more financing for conservation enforcement. It can probably produce some good results, as long as the uses of that financing are driven by those who know what they are doing, such as Interpol, IUCN, TRAFFIC, the concerned states themselves, &c., and the direction does not come from the Halls of Clowngress.

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Originally posted by Kamo Gari:

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Originally posted by Kathi:
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US parliament passes bill to save Okavango Delta

So, we no longer have a congress, but have a 'parliament' now in the US?

Good grief what a journalistic failure...

Yup. I was surprised to learn that we have a parliament . Live and learn I suppose.

Wonder what the King and Queen of America’s position was on this?

Remember they had to justify their extravagant "bipartisan" trip to the Okavango Delta. Do you think they flew cattle class and camp out??

"I TOLD MY SON, "YOU WILL MARRY THE GIRL I CHOOSE."
HE SAID, "NO."
I TOLD HIM, "SHE IS BILL GATES' DAUGHTER."
HE SAID, "YES."

I CALLED BILL GATES AND SAID, "I WANT YOUR DAUGHTER
TO MARRY MY SON."
BILL GATES SAID, "NO."
I TOLD BILL GATES, "MY SON IS THE CEO OF THE WORLD BANK."
BILL GATES SAID, "OK."

I CALLED THE PRESIDENT OF WORLD BANK AND ASKED HIM
TO MAKE MY SON THE CEO.
HE SAID, "NO."
I TOLD HIM, "MY SON IS BILL GATES' SON-IN-LAW."
HE SAID, "OK."

…AND THAT'S EXACTLY HOW POLITICS WORKS."

What difference does it make if they were voting in congress or parliament?

All they are doing is congratulating themselves on hoodwinking the voters that they are being useful!


Reminds of that stupid women who went to Tanzania to stop poaching.

Got her ass kicked out of the country before long!

U.S. "Parliament"


Applicable again.

Rip ...

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U.S. "Parliament"


Applicable again.

Rip ...

I bet those gathering here do not belong to some corporations, as the only way their AMERICAN counter parts got there is through “donations”?

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Not exactly, it's another law transfering the wealth of the USA to the third world, who's leaders will deposit the money in Switzerland for their enjoyment.

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What parliament? US needs to not meddle in this other than to allow Lions and elephants to be exported to the US. It is so simple to understand that legal hunting and conservation go hand in hand. But in our country so many liberal idiots can not wrap their heads around that idea.

This reportedly is the cattle class on the tarmac in Maun for the group that visited the Okavango in May.

Mark

US Parliament???

I'll be sure to make my thoughts known to my MP.

Right! I should have written the MPs from the USA.

What a load of bollocks.

Yeah, just like the feckless morons saved us all from crime with the “assault weapons” ban.

No free man is safe while the legislature is in session.

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Remember they had to justify their extravagant "bipartisan" trip to the Okavango Delta. Do you think they flew cattle class and camp out??

"I TOLD MY SON, "YOU WILL MARRY THE GIRL I CHOOSE."
HE SAID, "NO."
I TOLD HIM, "SHE IS BILL GATES' DAUGHTER."
HE SAID, "YES."

I CALLED BILL GATES AND SAID, "I WANT YOUR DAUGHTER
TO MARRY MY SON."
BILL GATES SAID, "NO."
I TOLD BILL GATES, "MY SON IS THE CEO OF THE WORLD BANK."
BILL GATES SAID, "OK."

I CALLED THE PRESIDENT OF WORLD BANK AND ASKED HIM
TO MAKE MY SON THE CEO.
HE SAID, "NO."
I TOLD HIM, "MY SON IS BILL GATES' SON-IN-LAW."
HE SAID, "OK."

…AND THAT'S EXACTLY HOW POLITICS WORKS."

Brilliant!