International Cooperation
As a Party to the UNFCCC, the United States shares with other countries its ultimate objective: stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous human-induced interference with the climate system. The US is committed to engaging vigorously with the international community to find solutions and help lead the world toward a new era of global cooperation on climate change.
The United States is engaged in international efforts on climate change. EPA participates in multilateral and bilateral activities by establishing partnerships and providing leadership, technical expertise and capacity building support. Multilaterally, the United States is the largest funder of activities under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The U.S. has created and worked on a range of international climate initiatives in recent years.
- Multilateral Activities (more than two countries)
- Bilateral Activities (between two countries)
- UNFCCC Commitments