Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs

During #COP29, the Australia Pavilion screened a video by the National First Peoples Platform on Climate Change featuring #USScienceEnvoy Dr. Kyle Whyte, among others, on travel to Indigenous land in Australia discussing the impacts of the climate crisis on Indigenous communities and the rest of the world, and how these communities play an outsize role in resolving the crisis. #ClimateAction 🎥: https://lnkd.in/eqF82nfR

#Plasticpollution is a global problem that affects our environment, biodiversity, health, food security, and economies. The United States strongly believes it should be part of the solution to this crisis, and we’re committed to securing an ambitious and effective instrument at #INC5 in Busan, South Korea. 👉https://lnkd.in/e_VshFAW — Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs

The Illegal timber trade threatens Southern Africa's forests, biodiversity, and communities. To combat this, the United States has partnered with the Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area to develop an app that aids law enforcement in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The tool provides instant access to timber permitting requirements, that support sustainable forestry practices and ecosystem protection. 📲https://lnkd.in/eKn4UA8W USDA Forest Service

In Busan, South Korea, and we’ve just concluded an #EPPIC_Plastics convening of experts on avoiding #PlasticPollution in the Food and Beverage industry, discussing the value of public-private partnerships in sharing common challenges and innovative product design solutions! This #EPPIC convening complemented the ongoing UN Plastics Treaty negotiations at #INC5 in Busan, for an international, legally binding instrument to #EndPlasticPollution. It was hosted by The Aspen Institute, with partners IUCN, The Ocean Foundation, Searious Business, and supported by the U.S. Department of State. EPPIC (the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative) exists to make a difference, engaging various multilateral stakeholders to discuss shared challenges in combating the plastic pollution crisis. It has already sparked robust conversations for solutions that shift product design to address plastic pollution. To continue the momentum, learn more about EPPIC at our website and join us! https://lnkd.in/e9nUehY7 UICN México, América Central y el Caribe; UICN Afrique Occidentale et Centrale

From the depths of the ocean floor to the galaxies of outer space, the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs has made a worldwide impact. As we celebrate its 50th anniversary, take a look back at some of its major achievements. Get more details here: https://lnkd.in/eZ84fknm #Oceans

🌍 On #WorldFisheriesDay, we recognize the vital role that sustainable fisheries play in maintaining global food security, protecting biodiversity, and supporting millions of livelihoods worldwide. Blue foods like wild-caught and farmed seafood, can have a lower carbon footprint than many land-based foods, making them a more environmentally friendly choice for our plates and our planet.   The United States is committed to promoting responsible fishing practices and combating Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, conserving marine resources, and enhancing ocean resilience. Through initiatives like the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), we’re working with international partners to safeguard our ocean and ensure that it remains productive for generations to come. Join us in celebrating the importance of healthy fisheries and a thriving ocean ecosystem.  #SustainableFisheries #OceanConservation  

Honored to celebrate 50 years of OES with The ICCF Group and Congressional leaders! As we mark this anniversary, it is a great time to celebrate what we’ve accomplished and to look toward our future. I am extremely proud of our dedicated team of experts, diplomats, and negotiators, who are actively engaged in hundreds of international agreements, advocating for U.S. interests and shaping global environmental policies. Recent milestones include the Artemis Accords signatories, ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, and our ongoing efforts to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Looking ahead, we will continue to protect nature and biodiversity, develop the sustainable blue economy, and establish norms for responsible space exploration. As we celebrate 50 years of OES, we are more determined than ever to advance these goals and secure a sustainable future for the American people and our planet. Here’s to the next 50 years of impactful leadership and collaboration! -JRL

It’s Youth Day at the UN Climate Change Conference (#COP29)! We caught up with youth from all around the world who have traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan to advocate for action to protect current and future generations from climate change. COP29 Azerbaijan #ClimateCrisis #COP29Azerbaijan

Week One Updates from #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan! Here are some highlights from the U.S. delegation to the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29), which began November 11 and continues through November 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan: The U.S. co-hosted a Summit on Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases with Azerbaijan and China, announcing new measures to control climate super pollutants and urging all Parties to the Paris Agreement to set 2035 targets covering all sectors of the economy and all greenhouse gases. 🔹 The United States announced that it scaled up U.S. support for vulnerable developing countries to over $3 billion in fiscal year 2023 to implement the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE), achieving President Biden’s pledge to do so by 2024 one year early. 🔹 U.S. government officials, including Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi spoke throughout the week, highlighting the significant progress made on U.S. climate and clean energy goals since the Biden-Harris Administration took office in 2021 and emphasizing that the financial and technological momentum driving the transition to clean energy will continue. 🔹 The U.S. Center hosted a week of events to highlight U.S.-led initiatives that promote international cooperation for climate resilience and mitigation efforts. Sign up to receive updates from the U.S. delegation during the second week of COP 29: https://lnkd.in/eQsS9Sre! COP29 Azerbaijan #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange

🌐✨ In celebration of International Week of Science and Peace, we’re highlighting Nicolas Matavelli for his outstanding work as an intern with the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, focused on providing actionable information to embassies and the working groups, Nick has been instrumental in helping shape policies that protect environmental defenders and advocate for vulnerable communities. Link to International Week of Science and Peace Observance: https://lnkd.in/e8sYMKH Some of Nick’s key contributions include: ✔Presenting two in-depth briefings to the Brasilia Embassy and working groups. ✔Consulting with U.S. Department of State officials on the harmful impact of mercury on indigenous communities. ✔Assisting a U.S. Sanctions Officer with critical information to shape sanctions decisions. ✔Preparing to present his findings to the Lima Embassy and working groups. Nick’s dedication and attention to detail have been invaluable in turning complex data into actionable information. His work will have a lasting impact on policy decisions that protect both the environment and vulnerable populations. Thank you, Nick, for your hard work and for making such a meaningful contribution to this important cause. We're excited to see where your career takes you next! 🌍💼 #ScienceAndPeace #EnvironmentalDefenders #StateDepartment #HumanRights #EnvironmentalProtection #vsfsintern #vsfsinternship #internship #student #studentintern #studentinternship #diplomaticworkforce #ExchangeAlumni #DiplomaticTech