Climate Change
The United States is taking a leading role in addressing climate change by advancing an ever-expanding suite of measures. We have initiated a number of polices and partnerships that span a wide range of initiatives from reducing our emissions at home to developing transformational low-carbon technologies to improving observations systems that will help us better understand and address the possible impacts of climate change. Our efforts emphasize the importance of results-driven action both internationally and domestically.
The international community recognizes the importance of moving forward collaboratively in addressing climate change. The Bali Action Plan represents an important step in this global effort by recognizing that all countries that contribute to atmospheric emissions must undertake measurable, reportable, and verifiable mitigation actions in order to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The world community must work collaboratively to slow, stop, and reverse greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a way that promotes sustainable economic growth, increases energy security, and helps nations deliver greater prosperity for their people.
As we move from Bali to Poznan to Copenhagen, the United States will continue to engage constructively to contribute to an agreed outcome on a post-2012 arrangement that is both environmentally effective and economically sustainable.
-U.S. Interest in Potential Ways to Address Hydrofluorocarbons (May 4)
-Secretary Clinton gives remarks at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
-Chairman’s Summary from the First Preparatory Meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
-Briefing on the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
-Preparatory Session for the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (April 27)
See what the department is doing for Earth Day!
-Remarks by Secretary Clinton at State Department’s “Greening Diplomacy” Earth Day Event
-Visit Dipnote the State Department's Blog
-Remarks by Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern
-Remarks by Under Secretary Patrick Kennedy
-Transatlantic Landscape for Energy Innovation and Cooperation
-Press Briefing of the U.S. Delegation UNFCCC Climate Change Talks (Mar. 29)
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