USNC Executive Committee Meeting - February 3, 2022
Attending
Christopher Dunn, Chair
Tracy Farrell, ex officio
Deb Hahn
Healy Hamilton
Scott Hajost
Jennifer Luedtke
Dave Reynolds
Debbie Good, guest
Sue Lieberman, Councillor (guest)
Regrets
none
Council Matters
Council meets virtually 8-10 February
Committee chair are being appointed by President Al Mubarak
Programme. Some issues seem to be lacking, including oceans and natural resource crime
Climate Change Commission. A lot of unknowns regarding interim leadership and steering committee.
Member dues process. Issue is on the Council agenda
Restructuring at Secretariat
Global Development Group has been disbanded
Four new Centers established (more information on roles, etc. forthcoming):
Centre for Conservation Action
Centre for Economy and Finance
Centre for Science and Data
Centre for People and Governance
Initiatives and projects are being reassigned
Each Commission will have a Secretariat focal point
USNC Matters
Annual Report for 2021 to be prepared
“Listening sessions” to encourage US Member engagement will be organized on key topics (e.g., Climate Change Commission; Commission programs and priorities; America the Beautiful/30x30)
Given no nominations from the Members, the current for Executive Committee and Chair have been reelected from another 2-year term