Natural Security

A collaboration of leading conservation organizations educating Americans on how investments in global conservation benefit our own security and prosperity.

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Happening now: @NatResources committee hearing on the importance of international conservation to America’s economic and national security interests.

Tune in live at the link below. https://t.co/xFmjMUnFL5

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Today at 2pm, @NatResources will hold a hear on the importance of international conservation to America’s economic and national security interests.
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“The ties between conservation and security have become increasingly clear.”

See how this is part of our natural security: https://t.co/G2gbtQyeJp

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Natural resource scarcity and #biodiversity loss increases instability and conflict around the world. Assistant Secretary @MonicaMedinaDC’s appointment as Special Envoy elevates US leadership on these issues and the need for us to invest in our #NaturalSecurity

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Last week, Senate Foreign Relations advanced @senrobportman & @ChrisCoons' bill to reauthorize the END Wildlife Trafficking Act. Since 2016, the law has helped to stop #wildlifetrafficking & the transnational organized crime it finances. Thank you, @SFRCdems & @SenateForeign.

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U.S. House
@SenatorBurr
@ChrisCoons
@LindseyGrahamSC
@SenatorLeahy
@SenMarkey
@SenJeffMerkley
@brianschatz
@ChrisVanHollen

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U.S. investments in biodiversity & forest #conservation, #PandemicPrevention and stopping #WildlifeTrafficking benefit our #NationalSecurity #150Account

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Thank you to leaders in Congress who champion these programs.

U.S. Senate
@BrianFitzUSA
@RepKayGranger
@RepJohnKatko
@RepBarbaraLee
@RepTedLieu
@RepLowenthal
@NMalliotakis
@RepGraceMeng

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.@RepWesterman, as ranking member of @NatResources your voice is critical in protecting the environment for future Americans. Our Earth's ecosystems do not adhere to borders, and global loss of nature is a serious threat to U.S. security. Learn more: https://t.co/2FZIlemXFB

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As Arkansas’s largest industry, @JohnBoozman, you understand the importance of U.S. agriculture. Did you know global loss of nature threatens the livelihoods of America’s farmers? Learn why investments in international #conservation are a key solution: https://t.co/O923uW9rBL

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@RepHoulahan, as an engineer and a scientist you understand the threats climate change poses to our nation. Global environmental threats don't adhere to borders, and investments in global #conservation are critical to protecting future generations: https://t.co/WzLPyXdgmu

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Nearly 80% of Americans support increased U.S. government funding for #conservation globally. Learn why investing in #NaturalSecurity is critical for our national and economic security: https://t.co/aDYVzp3YTF

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.@RepMeijer, global loss of nature is one of the most underappreciated threats to U.S. security, contributing to food and water insecurity, political instability, and increasingly extreme weather events. Here's why investments in #conservation can help: https://t.co/snLBHm3LLg

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Investments to maintain healthy forests, wetlands, rivers, and coastal ecosystems can help lessen the impacts of natural disasters when they strike and make communities more resilient to extreme weather events. Learn more: https://t.co/XIUz2DTqLh

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By 2050, as many as 143 million people could become refugees due to water insecurity, crop failures and rising sea levels. Here’s how U.S. policymakers can ensure our national security for future generations of Americans: https://t.co/mseTquP6mO

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Ahead of the @FoodSystems Summit, Melissa D. Ho, SVP of Freshwater and Food for @World_Wildlife, said the ideas presented at today's event will elevate the sense of urgency around food security and establish actionable steps. Read more in @agripulse: https://t.co/PbzAHs4Fhp

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.@SenToddYoung, as a @USMC veteran you understand that threats to US security are not always conventional ones. This includes global nature loss, which is exacerbating extreme weather events, food insecurity and spillover of zoonotic diseases. Learn more: https://t.co/T66LBRnk8c

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Global conservation efforts provide billions of dollars in value for only a fraction of 1% of the US federal budget. Find out how these investments can help prevent help conflict, instability, and threats to U.S. security: https://t.co/1N4OM8MGaH

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.@RepNancyMace, you recognize environmental protection makes economic sense. For every $1 spent on natural disaster mitigation, we can save $6 in future recovery costs. See how investments in global #conservation can prevent U.S. national security threats: https://t.co/bZ5dO237tX

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The global loss of nature threatens US security. To address it, the US government must help lead the way on international conservation efforts and investments. Learn about the policy recommendations of top security experts in a 2021 report from @CSRisks: https://t.co/1N4OM94hzh