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| ![]() About UsMission Statement: We advance sustainable development internationally through leadership in oceans, environment, science and health. The Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) promotes transformational diplomacy through advancing environmental stewardship, encouraging economic growth, and promoting social development around the globe to foster a safer, more secure and hopeful world. Nearly 200 employees further these goals through programs and activities concerning infectious diseases, biodiversity, climate change, access to water and energy, oceans affairs, science and technology cooperation, management of toxic chemicals, environmental components of trade agreements, and the exploration of space. In addition, the Bureau represents the United States at major international negotiations. Together, these activities demonstrate the Bureau's commitment to policies that make concrete improvements in people's lives. The Oceans and Fisheries Directorate, headed by David A. Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries, has two offices dedicated to international oceans issues. The Office of Marine Conservation focuses The Environment Directorate, led by Daniel A. Reifsnyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment, deals with a broad range of global issues related to protecting the environment and conserving natural resources. The Office of Environmental Policy coordinates U.S. approaches to transboundary air quality issues, safeguarding the stratospheric ozone layer and environmentally sound chemicals management. The office also handles environmental aspects of free trade agreements and environmental issues in multilateral organizations such as the U.N. Environment Program and in international financial institutions. The Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation (ENRC) coordinates U.S. approaches to international wildlife and forest issues, including the Administration's new initiative to build a global Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking, the President's Initiative Against Illegal Logging, the Congo Taking the lead on climate change issues is Harlan L. Watson, Special Envoy to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Ambassador Watson works closely with the climate team in the Office of Global Change.
PCI also coordinates Regional Environmental Hubs that take a transboundary view of environment, science and health issues from 12 strategically placed Embassy locations throughout the world. |
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