The Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Announces New Approach to Address the Impacts of Climate Change on Migration an

The Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Announces New Approach to Address the Impacts of Climate Change on Migration and Displacement FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JUNE 21, 2023 As the world seeks to tackle the climate crisis, it is vital that we develop smart, humane policies to address the impacts of climate change on migration and displacement within countries and across borders.  Climate change increasingly drives mobility and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities, requiring greater support for those on the …

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Special Envoy Fowler’s Recorded Remarks at the African Union Strategic Climate Investment Roundtable

Special Envoy Fowler’s Recorded Remarks at the African Union Strategic Climate Investment Roundtable REMARKS DR. CARY FOWLER, SPECIAL ENVOY FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY OFFICE OF GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY AFRICAN UNION STRATEGIC CLIMATE INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (VIRTUAL) JUNE 20, 2023 CARY FOWLER: Hello, I’m Dr. Cary Fowler, the Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State. I’d like to thank Commissioner Sacko and …

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World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 8, 2023 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 …

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Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with Private Sector and Philanthropic Leaders on Digital Inclusion in Africa

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Meeting with Private Sector and Philanthropic Leaders on Digital Inclusion in Africa   THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  And again, thank you all, these extraordinary global leaders, for coming together around this table for a very important discussion and for combining our resources, both intellectual, mental, and — and in terms of the work that we each do.  I’m very much looking forward to the …

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FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Over $7 Billion to Promote Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation across Africa

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Over $7 Billion in Private Sector and U.S. Government Commitments to Promote Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation across Africa   In Lusaka, Zambia, in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’s call for the private sector to promote and enhance climate resilience, adaptation and mitigation across Africa, the private sector made over $7 billion in new commitments. Additionally, the U.S. Government is announcing new federal funding and initiatives to expand access to climate information services and …

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Remarks by Vice President Harris on Increasing Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation Across Africa

Remarks by Vice President Harris on Increasing Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation Across Africa Panuka Farm Lusaka, Zambia THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you, Bruno.  I really appreciate the name “Panuka” and that it is about “be clever,” because, really, isn’t that at the heart of what we want people to do?  Which is to use their imagination, use your vision, and be encouraged to use it in a …

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African Youth Lead in the Run Up to Africa Climate Week and COP28

As President Biden has often said, we are now in the early years of what will be a decisive decade – especially on climate.  The choices that we make today, and the remainder of this decade will determine the fate of our forests and our oceans, of our weather, of our food supply.  Today’s youth …

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Statement by the United States to the Peace and Security Council Open Session, “Climate Change Funding in Line with the Africa Adaptation Initiative”

Statement by the United States to the AU’s Peace and Security Council Open Session, “Climate Change Funding in Line with the Africa Adaptation Initiative” February 19, 2019   The United States recognizes the African Union, as the leading regional organization on the continent, has a significant role to play in advancing climate adaptation efforts.  We …

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