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Published on December 20, 2013 - 22:16 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Meetings of the U.S.-Colombia Environmental Affairs Council and the Environmental ...

On December 18 and 19, 2013, the Governments of the United States and Colombia held the first meetings of the Environmental Affairs Council and the Environmental Cooperation Commission, in Washington. Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau …

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Published on December 20, 2013 - 03:00 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Joint Statement on Call for Responsible Behavior at Sea During the 2013-2014 Southern ...

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United States. Begin Text: The Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States jointly condemn any actions …

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Published on December 18, 2013 - 00:59 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Meetings of the U.S.-Colombia Environmental Affairs Council and Environmental Cooperation ...

The Governments of the United States and Colombia will hold the first meetings of the Environmental Affairs Council and the Environmental Cooperation Commission December 18-19, 2013. The Council and Commission were created through the United States - …

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Published on December 15, 2013 - 14:21 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation on the Environment

The United States and Vietnam are working closely together to tackle some of the most difficult environmental challenges of our day. Our efforts focus on climate change, clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, ecosystem and water resource management, and …

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Published on December 15, 2013 - 12:02 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks on Climate Change and the Environment

SECRETARY KERRY: I want to thank Dr. Dang Kieu Nhan for – from Can Tho, from the Can Tho University, who just gave me, over the course of our boat ride, a briefing, and before the boat ride, a really eye-opening briefing about the effect of climate change …

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Published on December 13, 2013 - 16:37 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Ocean Sustainability: U.S. Perspectives

Good Morning. I’m Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. It is a pleasure to be here. I want to thank Ambassador Lyrvall, Ambassador Svensson, and the Government of …

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Published on December 13, 2013 - 15:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: The Global Post-2015 Development Agenda

[As Prepared] Thank you Peter for that introduction. It is a pleasure to be here with you this afternoon and to share this discussion opportunity with Elliott. I am also pleased to be here at the U.S. Green Building Council again — where I spoke awhile ago …

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Published on December 12, 2013 - 00:01 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: United States Dedicates New U.S. Embassy in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

In an important symbol of our friendship and bilateral relationship with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Under Secretary for Management Patrick F. Kennedy, and U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Mark L. Asquino presided over the …

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Published on December 5, 2013 - 22:11 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: The 3rd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates 842 million people suffer from chronic hunger. By 2050, global agricultural production will need to rise by at least 60% to meet the demands of a growing population with changing dietary requirements, …

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Published on December 2, 2013 - 18:27 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks at the Panda Naming Ceremony

Good Afternoon everyone. Thank you for being here. Thank you to the National Zoo and Director Dennis Kelly, and to the Smithsonian Institution and Secretary, Dr. Wayne Clough, for inviting me. I am delighted to be here. It is inspiring to see this strong …

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Published on November 21, 2013 - 17:39 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks at the Castine Historical Society

Good evening everyone. It is a pleasure to be here. I thank the Castine Historical Society for the invitation to speak here tonight. It is an honor for me to deliver this lecture – as I remember Deborah Pulliam – I remember seeing her walk around Castine. …

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Published on November 21, 2013 - 17:38 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks at the Earth Gathering Plenary University College Dublin

Good morning. I am delighted to be here and I would like to thank the University College Dublin’s Earth Institute including its Director Fiona Doohan and the Conference Organizer Professor Frank Convery for inviting me to speak at this important event. In …

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Published on November 20, 2013 - 21:17 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks for Launch of Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes Announcement

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I’d like to thank Minister Davey for his welcome, and of course to Secretary Kerry for his message to us here in Warsaw. Unfortunately, I’ll have to leave shortly but felt it was important to make this announcement. As …

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Published on November 20, 2013 - 01:59 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks to the Press at COP-19

I’d like to start by reiterating that the United States extends our thoughts and prayers to the people of the Philippines. Our humanitarian teams are on the ground and en route, working around the clock to save lives. The U.S. was the first to announce …

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Published on November 19, 2013 - 19:52 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: wPOWER: Promoting Women's Critical Role in Clean Energy Solutions to Climate Change

In honor of “Gender Day” at the annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP-19), the United States is highlighting its actions to harness the potential of women and women’s networks to increase the use of …

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Published on November 14, 2013 - 00:03 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Background Briefing on U.S. Assistance to the Philippines

MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us for today’s call on U.S. assistance to the Philippines. A reminder that this call is on background with all attribution to Senior Administration Officials. For your information only, then, I’d …

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Published on November 13, 2013 - 01:22 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces the Construction Award for a ...

The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) announces the construction award, through best value determination, of a new rainwater capture and storage system at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Pernix Serka Joint …

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Published on November 10, 2013 - 15:57 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: U.S. Delegation Travel to Climate Negotiations & Schedule of Livestreamed Events

The 19th Conference of the Parties (COP-19) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in Warsaw, Poland Nov. 11 to 22. During the first week, Nov. 11-17, the United States will be represented at the negotiations by senior State …

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Published on October 30, 2013 - 01:49 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks to the D.C. Greening Embassies Forum

Thank you. Thank you very, very much. Thank you. I apologize. Thank you. I apologize for running a little bit late, and I was catching up on old times outside there with Denis Hayes and Jeanne Shaheen and a few people. Forgive me for that, but I’m glad to …

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Published on October 29, 2013 - 01:14 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Secretary Kerry To Deliver Remarks at National Energy Action Month Event

Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver remarks at the D.C. Greening Embassies Forum event, “Clean Energy and Efficiency in D.C. and Around the Globe,” on October 29. Secretary Kerry’s remarks will focus on U.S. Government and U.S. Department of State …

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