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Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports Into the United States
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of State is committed to the protection of sea turtles around the world.
Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
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.
World Ocean Day
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On this World Ocean Day, I’m encouraged by global progress in protecting and conserving our ocean.
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
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.
Secretary Blinken Welcomes International Education Community to Washington, D.C. for 75th NAFSA: National Association of International Educators’ Conference
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
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:
Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
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.
Clean EDGE Asia: ENR’s Power Sector Program (PSP) Hosts Clean Energy Study Tour for Malaysian Energy Sector Stakeholders
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Senior Malaysian officials visited Arizona and California from May 22-26 to learn from U.S. clean energy experts, including visits to the Sunset Reservoir solar array in CA and a Tesla Megapack battery storage facility in AZ.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Azerbaijan
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30 – June 2.
Clean EDGE Asia Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On 22-23 May 2023, ENR’s Energy and Mineral Governance Program (EMGP) hosted a Clean EDGE Asia regional workshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh to discuss regional cooperation in South Asia’s energy transition.
The United States Funds Economic Survey of Ukraine for Sustainable Recovery
By State Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
At the 2023 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez announced the United States fully supports the OECD Country Program for Ukraine and is pleased to commit $437,000 for its implementation.
Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the UK
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom until June 9, 2023, to deepen transatlantic cooperation on key economic growth and security priorities.
Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
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.
Under Secretary Fernandez Leads U.S. Delegation to Plastic Pollution Negotiations in Paris
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Paris, France, until May 27 to lead the U.S. delegation engagement ahead of the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution.
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to New York
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will lead a U.S. delegation, to New York, New York, to mark the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) global observance day on June 16.
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s As Prepared Remarks for Capitol Hill Ocean Week Panel: “Margaret Davidson Emerging Leaders: Climate Innovations”
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: (As Prepared). Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here. This has been an inspiring two days. I would like to thank the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for organizing another successful CHOW - my first! - and bringing us together in-person and online. It is my honor to introduce the final group...
World Ocean Day
By State Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: On this World Ocean Day, I’m encouraged by global progress in protecting and conserving our ocean. In 2022, the United States launched the Ocean Conservation Pledge, joined by 19 countries, committing to conserve 30% of our ocean by 2030. Together, we can meet the global 30×30 commitment to conserve or protect 30 percent of our ocean.
United States Leads in Space with Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
Release: 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. Through this Framework, we will expand international cooperation on mutually beneficial space activities, including through the Artemis...
Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Travel to the People’s Republic of China and New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
Release: 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.
Secretary Blinken Welcomes International Education Community to Washington, D.C. for 75th NAFSA: National Association of International Educators’ Conference
By State Newswire | Jun 3, 2023
Release: 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: National Association of International Educators’ conference, one of the world’s largest...
Reporting on Whole-of-Government Approaches to Stopping International Deforestation
By State Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: 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. Combatting International Deforestation Associated with...