Thursday, April 15, 2010
Room 2325, Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
United StatesTitle
Natural Resources, a National Responsibility
Official Transcript:
Witnesses:
Name:
Dr. Saleem Ali
Title:
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
Body:
University of Vermont
Statement:
Name:
Ms. Karin Lissaker
Title:
Director
Body:
Revenue Watch Institute
Statement:
The purpose of this briefing, which Commission Policy Advisor Shelly Han moderated, was two-fold: to come away with a good understanding of the Natural Resource Charter (i.e. its use, development, and trajectory) and to have a candid conversation on the gaps that remained and the steps the Commission itself, the U.S. Congress, the Department of State, international organizations, and others could take to address such gaps.
The Natural Resource Charter is aimed at giving countries the tools they need to fully develop their natural resources for the good of the whole country. This is relevant to the Commission due to the interconnected issues of economics and the environment, as well as security and human rights.
Relevant issues:
Relevant countries: