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Department of State Press Releases

440 Press Releases

Published on May 11, 2017 - 21:14 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Fairbanks Declaration 2017: On the Occasion of the Tenth Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic ...

We, the Ministers representing the eight Arctic States, joined by representatives of the six Permanent Participant organizations, have gathered in Fairbanks, Alaska, at the conclusion of the second United States Chairmanship, at the Tenth Ministerial …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on May 8, 2017 - 21:28 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Briefing on the Arctic Council Ministerial

MS NAUERT: All right, thank you so much. Well, good afternoon, every one, and thank you for joining us for the call today. We’re previewing this week’s Arctic Council ministerial. Today we are joined by the phone from Alaska by Deputy Assistant Secretary …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on January 10, 2017 - 07:51 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much for a generous welcome to somebody who is about to become one of the most visibly unemployed people in America. (Laughter.) I am …

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Published on December 19, 2016 - 15:06 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Joint Statement on Whaling and Safety at Sea

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 …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on December 3, 2016 - 13:43 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Conclusion of the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Amendment Negotiations

The United States and 16 Pacific Island governments initialed amendments to the Multilateral Treaty on Fisheries at a ceremony in Nadi, Fiji on December 3, 2016. The revisions to the Treaty will generate higher economic returns from fisheries for Pacific …

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Published on November 28, 2016 - 23:45 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Seventh Meeting of the U.S. Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking

On November 28, 2016, the Department of State hosted the seventh meeting of the Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking. The Task Force is co-chaired by Department of State Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on November 16, 2016 - 18:17 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks at the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP22) to the United Nations Framework ...

SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you so much, everybody. I apologize for being a few moments late. There was a fire and then there was some traffic backed up, and so here I am and here are you, and thank you for being here. Let me begin by thanking our terrific U.S …

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Published on November 10, 2016 - 18:46 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Under Secretary Novelli Travels to Morocco

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Catherine A. Novelli will travel to Marrakech, Morocco, November 11-14, to attend the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on November 3, 2016 - 21:20 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Transforming Intercultural Dialogue Into a Hub for Green Alternatives

As prepared for delivery Excellencies, honorable religious leaders, ladies and gentlemen, Assalamualaikum. I would like to thank the Economic, Social and Environmental Council of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Rabita Mohammedia of the Ulema for their …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on November 3, 2016 - 19:01 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: On-the-Record Briefing: Previewing the COP 22 Climate Conference

MODERATOR: Yes, good morning everyone. This is Nicole Deaner with the State Department Press Office. Thanks for joining us today to discuss COP22, which as you know, starts next week in Marrakesh and will be the first such meeting since the historic Paris …

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Published on October 21, 2016 - 10:06 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks at the Panel Discussion Following "Before the Flood" Screening

MR STEVENS: Thank you all for coming this evening. It’s quite an honor to screen in this incredible place. Thank you, Secretary-General, again. So you guys got to know these two gentlemen to my – these three gentlemen to my left at the film – during the …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on October 21, 2016 - 00:09 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Panel Discussion on International Best Practices for Outer Space Sustainability

On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) and the Secure World Foundation will convene a panel discussion at the U.S. Department of State on International Best Practices for …

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Published on October 19, 2016 - 13:36 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: U.S. Opening Statement at Habitat III

(As prepared for delivery) Thank you, and good morning. Mr. Secretary-General, your excellencies, esteemed mayors and ministers, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen — I am Julián Castro, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and I’m honored …

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Published on October 17, 2016 - 22:25 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: The United States and Pakistan - Strong and Enduring Economic Partnership

Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan and U.S. Trade Representative Michael B. Froman convened the U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council in Islamabad, Pakistan on October 18, 2016. The United States and Pakistan …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on October 15, 2016 - 12:16 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: An Ambitious HFC Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

The world came together today in yet another milestone on the path toward a safer, more sustainable future. In Kigali, Rwanda, I was proud to help represent the United States as the nearly 200 Parties to the Montreal Protocol agreed to an amendment to …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on October 14, 2016 - 23:38 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Special Envoy for Climate Change Travel to Marrakesh

U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Jonathan Pershing will travel October 16-20 to Marrakesh, Morocco to participate in an informal ‘pre-COP’ meeting hosted by the Government of Morocco. The pre-COP is the last preparatory session in advance of the …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on October 14, 2016 - 17:24 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks at the Plenary of the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon everybody. I want to begin by thanking the president of this Meeting of the Parties, Minister Biruta, and the Government of Rwanda for the terrific job that they have done in hosting everybody all of this week here in …

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Published on October 10, 2016 - 18:10 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Remarks Before Meeting with Energy Innovators Roundtable

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, let me just say while these folks are here I’m really grateful to you all for taking the time to come over and say hello and share some thoughts this morning. Ever since Paris, I think the signal that we intended to send to the …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on October 8, 2016 - 15:44 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Special Envoy Pershing Travel to Austin

U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Jonathan Pershing will travel October 10-11 to Austin, Texas to participate in the South by Southwest Eco Conference. This conference brings together cutting-edge business leaders, policy makers, innovators, and …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on October 7, 2016 - 20:55 GMT

Climate, Environment, and Conservation: Special Representative for Environment and Water Resources Travels to Rwanda

U.S. Special Representative for Environment and Water Resources Ambassador Jennifer Haverkamp will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, October 8-15. In Kigali, Ambassador Haverkamp will participate in the final round of negotiations this year for the Montreal …

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