Today, the White House convened a bipartisan group of 20 governors’ offices and U.S. Climate Alliance leadership to discuss the rapid growth of career pathways in climate and clean energy fields and how states and territories – in partnership with the federal government – can expand Americans’ access to the occupational skills-based training necessary to…
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Background Press Call Previewing the President’s Second Day at the G7
Via Teleconference 10:02 A.M. CEST MODERATOR: Good morning, and thanks for joining us on today’s background call to preview the second day of the G7. Our senior administration official on today’s call is [senior administration official] here at the NSC. He has a few words here at the top, and then we’ll get through some…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Praise Biden-Harris Administration Pause on Pending Decisions of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a temporary pause on pending decisions for exports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). During this period, the Department of Energy will evaluate the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, America’s energy security, and climate change – the existential threat of our time. Since day one, President Biden has…
Statement by Press Secretary Kirsten Allen on the Vice President’s Travel to the United Arab Emirates
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from December 1 to December 2 to attend the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Throughout her engagements, the Vice President will underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s success in delivering on the most ambitious climate agenda…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Accomplishments at the United Nations
Since his first day in office, President Biden has been committed to restoring American leadership at the United Nations. Our world today faces many challenges that no one country can or should confront alone. But when the United States shows up and leads at the UN, we can rally global action to tackle problems that…
Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on John Podesta
From Day One, President Biden defined the climate crisis as the existential threat of our time that required a global effort to put the world on a safer climate trajectory. In his time as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Secretary Kerry — with characteristic passion, diplomatic acumen, and tireless focus — ensured that the United…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Decision to Pause Pending Approvals of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
In every corner of the country and the world, people are suffering the devastating toll of climate change. Historic hurricanes and floods wiping out homes, businesses, and houses of worship. Wildfires destroying whole neighborhoods and forcing families to leave their communities behind. Record temperatures affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, especially the…
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Advance American Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
Through his Investing in America Agenda, President Biden is making a once-in-a-generation investment in our clean energy future. His leadership has spurred a revolution in clean electricity, transportation, and efficiency that is cutting costs for American families and creating good-paying jobs across the country. To meet the challenges of decarbonizing the U.S. economy, President Biden…
JOINT FACT SHEET: President Biden and His Majesty King Charles III Meet with Leading Philanthropists and Financiers to Catalyze Climate Finance
Today, President Biden and His Majesty King Charles III met at Windsor Castle with 23 leading philanthropists and financiers to help catalyze finance to support emerging markets and developing countries in tackling the climate crisis. The gathering followed the Climate Finance Mobilization Forum, which was convened by the UK Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary…
Fact Sheet: 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit
On September 21, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. hosted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Wilmington, Delaware, for the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit. The Quad was established to be a global force for good. This year, the Quad is proudly…
