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Published on December 6, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Press Briefing: 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework ...

Press Statement Todd Stern Special Envoy for Climate Change Durban, South Africa December 6, 2011 MR. STERN: Thanks, Emily. Hi, everybody. Glad to be here again. I don't have much to say up at the top. We are continuing to have the usual round of …

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Published on December 5, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Statement on the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework ...

Press Statement Todd Stern Special Envoy for Climate Change Durban, South Africa December 5, 2011 MR STERN: Thanks very much. Hello everybody, I'm Todd Stern, the U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change. I'm pleased to be here representing the U …

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Published on November 16, 2011 - 18:12 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Statement on the Anniversary of the Death of Sergei Magnitskiy

Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 16, 2011 Today we honor the memory of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitskiy, who died of abuse and neglect two years ago in a Moscow prison after bringing …

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Published on November 15, 2011 - 00:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: President Obama Submits Port State Measures Agreement to Senate

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 14, 2011 On November 14, President Obama submitted to the Senate, for its advice and consent, a new treaty designed to combat illegal fishing activities worldwide. The treaty, known as the …

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Published on October 27, 2011 - 12:14 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Presidents Proposal for the FY 2011 State Department Budget

February 1, 2010 MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon and welcome to the Department of State. This morning, the President has sent the 2011 budget to the Hill, which provides significant funding for a balanced national security strategy and provides resources so …

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Published on October 23, 2011 - 19:14 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Earthquake in Turkey

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 23, 2011 I join President Obama and send my deepest condolences to the people of Turkey in the wake of today's earthquake. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends …

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Published on October 18, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Introduces New Perimeter Design Concepts for ...

Media Note Washington, DC October 18, 2011 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) announced the new Embassy Perimeter Improvement Concepts (EPIC) initiative during its Industry Advisory Panel meeting today. The EPIC …

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Published on October 7, 2011 - 22:12 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Severe Flooding in Southeast Asia

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC October 7, 2011 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I want to send my deepest condolences to all those who have lost friends, family and loved ones …

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Published on October 4, 2011 - 23:13 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Public Meeting in Washington, D.C. on the Proposed Keystone XL Project

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 4, 2011 On October 7, the Department of State will hold a public meeting about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline project. The purpose of the meeting is to give individuals an …

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Published on September 30, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Global Health Diplomacy: Negotiating Health in the 21st Century

Remarks Kerri-Ann Jones Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs University of California, Washington, DC Center Washington, DC November 2, 2009 Good Morning. It is a pleasure to be here today for …

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Published on September 27, 2011 - 23:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Bolivia: TIPNIS Road Issue (Taken Question)

Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Question Taken at the September 27, 2011 Daily Press Briefing September 27, 2011 QUESTION: What is your reaction to Bolivian police who detained indigenous marchers who were protesting a road …

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Published on September 23, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Photo Exhibit: Colombia, Country of Contrasts

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 21, 2011 The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the OAS, and the U.S. Embassy in …

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Published on September 23, 2011 - 22:11 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: U.S. Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 23, 2011 On September 23, 2011 at the United Nations, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced approximately $42 million in additional humanitarian assistance which includes an …

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Published on September 23, 2011 - 22:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: U.S. Wins Forest Policy Award

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 23, 2011 For its 2008 Amendments to the Lacey Act, the United States on September 21, 2011 was recognized as a winner of the World Future Council’s 2011 Future Policy Award in New York City …

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Published on September 23, 2011 - 12:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks With Chelsea Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Conversation ...

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Sheraton Midtown Hotel New York City September 22, 2011 PRESIDENT CLINTON: That’s great. Let’s give them all another hand, that’s terrific. (Applause.) We are now going to proceed to have a …

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Published on September 22, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: The United States Commitment to the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves: Year One ...

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 22, 2011 As a founding partner of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, the United States announced an unprecedented commitment to this issue and to solving it at a global scale: more …

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Published on September 16, 2011 - 12:13 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in Washington, DC

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2011 Special Envoy for Climate Change, Todd Stern, will lead U.S. participation in the twelfth Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in Washington, DC at the U.S. Department of …

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Published on August 31, 2011 - 17:11 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Rhythm Road Visit to Burma (Taken Question)

Press Statement Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Question Taken at the August 30, 2011 Daily Press Brieifn August 31, 2011 Question: Is this the first cultural group the United States has been able to schedule for Burma? Answer: Next …

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Published on August 26, 2011 - 20:13 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Proposed Keystone XL Project Final Environmental Impact Statement and Details on the ...

Special Briefing Kerri-Ann Jones Assistant Secretary , Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Via Teleconference Washington, DC August 26, 2011 MR. TRAN: Good afternoon. We are pleased today to have Assistant …

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Published on August 10, 2011 - 00:12 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Secretary Clinton To Deliver Remarks on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa on ...

Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 9, 2011 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks on the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at …

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