Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Recent News About Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
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Kingdom of Spain Signs the Artemis Accords
In a ceremony held at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, the Honorable Julissa Reynoso, U.S. Ambassador to Spain and Andorra joined NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations Karen Feldstein to witness the Artemis Accords signing ceremony for the Kingdom of Spain.
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United States Leads in Space with Diplomacy
Today the Department of State is releasing our first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy, a groundbreaking initiative to advance U.S. global space leadership.
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Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports Into the United States
The U.S. Department of State is committed to the protection of sea turtles around the world.
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Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the first virtual meeting of senior representatives from 43 Atlantic coastal countries on May 23 to build upon a Joint Statement issued last September on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
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World Ocean Day
On this World Ocean Day, I’m encouraged by global progress in protecting and conserving our ocean.
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Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand from June 4–10.
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Secretary Blinken Welcomes International Education Community to Washington, D.C. for 75th NAFSA: National Association of International Educators’ Conference
This week in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed nearly 10,000 attendees from higher education institutions, foreign governments, and other key industry stakeholders to the 75th NAFSA:
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Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
As directed by President Biden’s Executive Order on Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies (E.O. 14072) , the U.S. Department of State submitted two reports to President Biden on stopping international deforestation.
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AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of developing climate-resilient seeds and improving soil health and fertility in determining the future success and sustainability of food systems.
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Space Unites Us
We are wrapping up Space Diplomacy Week here at the Department of State.
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Cities on a Hill: Reflections on the Inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas
Cities are on the front lines of the biggest issues facing our world today. From the climate and pollution crises to questions of effective democratic governance, cities are where it all happens.
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Artemis Accords Foster Peaceful Civil Space Cooperation
The Artemis Accords bring together nations through a common set of principles to guide civil space exploration, setting the stage for peaceful, responsible, and productive cooperation in space affairs.
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The Czech Republic Signs the Artemis Accords
Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Bijan Sabet welcomed the Czech Republic as the 24th Artemis Accords signatory at a ceremony on May 3 at NASA Headquarters.
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An Optimistic and Thankful Farewell: The Hard Work Will Continue and Will Succeed
Goodbyes are always hard. Soon I will be stepping down as the Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, or OES, to lead the Wildlife Conservation Society, based in New York City. Serving the people of the United States as part of the Biden Administration has been the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Water – The Indispensable Natural Resource
In March, the United Nations held its first meeting in almost 50 years to build support for global action to advance water security – arguably one of the most important and most under-appreciated natural resources.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press
I’m going to be – I’ll be very quick. First of all, I really do want to thank the Secretary for taking time, and he’s got – coming from up north, but also from Vietnam and around, to take the time to come to the residence after we just returned from a visit with the prime minister and a meeting there, an update on the G7 agenda and also about what’s going on with the world.
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U.S. Space Force – Together Expanding our Competitive Advantage in Space
Major General John Olson is the Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force at the Pentagon.
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Solicitation for Federal Register Notice 11940: Seeking Private Sector Advisors for the United States Delegation to the 66th session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1959 to review international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space,
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Renewal of the Charter for the Shipping Coordinating Committee
The Department of State renewed the Charter of the Shipping Coordinating Committee this month for another two years. Established in 1958, the Committee provides a forum for members of government and the public.
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Departure of Assistant Secretary Monica Medina
Monica Medina has served as Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) since September 2021 as well as the Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources.