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OIA Message
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International Collaboration for Environmental Results- Reduce Air Pollution
- Improve Water Quality
- Protect the Marine Environment
- Reduce Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency is a world-renowned environment organization with over three decades of experience in addressing domestic public health and environmental challenges. Since its inception, EPA has recognized that domestic action alone is not enough to fully address environmental concerns. Unless economic growth is managed in a sustainable way, increasing global industrial activity can have potentially negative effects on human health and the environment. It is in the interest of the United States and its international partners to share environmental management practices and to achieve the mutual goal of protecting the global commons.
Bilateral and multilateral partnerships dedicated to solving environmental problems are cornerstones for successful international cooperation. EPA presently participates with over 60 countries in numerous kinds of partnerships, which are a hallmark of our international programs. International partnerships that advance human health and environmental protection are an effective part of a larger U.S. strategy for promoting sustainable development, democracy-building, and environmental stewardship.
For example, through leadership and partnership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the United States supports environmental performance reviews of OECD member and non-member countries. These reviews provide information access for diverse stakeholders, transparency in environmental decision-making, and the sharing of other good governance best practices. As a result, countries are continually challenged to improve their commitment to sustainable development and sound environmental governance. Better governance not only yields a cleaner environment, but also facilitates global economic growth by helping establish improved and more consistent environmental standards for industrial performance.
EPA's Office of International Affairs (OIA) plays a crucial role in advancing the United States' international environmental priorities. This publication highlights some of our programs and provides insight into how we work.
We welcome your interest.
