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U.S. International Avian and Pandemic Influenza Assistance Approaches $950 Million
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt: With the announcement of a new pledge of $320 million for avian and pandemic influenza assistance, U.S. support to international organizations and to more than 90 countries now totals $949 million. Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, Paula Dobriansky, announced the U.S. pledge today at the International Ministerial Conference on Avian and Pandemic Influenza at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. (Oct. 25) Media Note | Remarks
Joint Statement by Representatives of the U.S., the European Community on GPS and Galileo Cooperation (Oct. 24) Media Note
Department of State Hosts North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (Oct. 21) Notice to the Press
The Governments of U.S.and Peru announced an agreement to reduce Peru’s debt payments in exchange for protecting the country’s tropical forests. Under the agreement more than $25 million will be put towards conserving Peru’s rainforests. (Oct. 20) Media Note
Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Dobriansky: "Almost exactly one year ago today, President Bush said at the State Department that energy security and climate change are two of the great challenges of our time. Having participated in the UN climate talks for the past 7 years, I firmly believe that all nations are committed to addressing these challenges. What unites us is a common desire to grow our economies while at the same time protecting our planet for present and future generations." Full Text
Under Secretary Paula Dobriansky Announces U.S.-funded Cancer Research Program in Uruguay
Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky presented to Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Gonzalo Fernandez a number of initiatives for expanded scientific cooperation with the Republic of Uruguay during consultations held in New York on September 22, 2008. Media Note | Statement of Mission for Science and Technology Cooperation
United States and Colombia Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Cooperation on Renewable and Clean Energy
Secretary Rice and Colombian Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation on renewable and clean energy. The agreement highlights the fundamental role energy plays in development, and notes the intention of both governments to promote exchanges, research and development, alternative development – including sustainable biofuels production – and stimulate private sector investment and business collaboration. (Sept. 18) Media Note
Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Dobriansky today announced funding for eight newly selected projects as part of the United States Government’s support for the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate at the U.S.-China-Australia Dialogue on Energy Security and Climate Change in Washington, D.C. Worth more than $6.7 million, the projects will implement clean energy work in China under the goals of the initiative. (Sept. 18) Full Text
Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Dobriansky spoke at a Wildlife Conservation Society event on Western Lowland Gorillas (Sept. 17) Full Text |