Meeting of the Major Economies on Energy and Climate September 17, 2021: Chair’s Summary

On September 17, 2021, President Biden convened the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), as a follow-up to the convening of that group during his Leaders Summit on Climate in April.  Participants underscored the urgency of strengthening climate ambition ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow and beyond, and many announced their support…

FACT SHEET: $50B+ of U.S. Private Sector Investments into APEC Economies, as well as Private Sector Contributions to Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Resilience

Under President Biden’s leadership, the U.S. host year of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has demonstrated that the United States is uniquely positioned to drive sustainable, inclusive, dynamic growth in one of the most vibrant and economically important regions in the world. American businesses are the largest source of foreign direct investment in APEC economies. The…

Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Previewing Vice President Harris’s Engagement With the Pacific Islands Forum

Via Teleconference (July 11, 2022) MODERATOR:  Thank you very much.  And thank you, everyone, for joining our call.  Tonight’s call will be on background, attributed to “senior administration officials.”  The contents of this call will be embargoed until Tuesday, July 12th, at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  Again, that’s Tuesday, July 12th, 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time. …

Ambassador Susan E. Rice Video Remarks to the White House Tribal Nations Summit

As Prepared For Delivery: Greetings, everyone. I hope you’re enjoying the first Biden-Harris Tribal Nations Summit. After a four-year hiatus, it is great to be able to host this Nation-to-Nation Summit once again. And, I’m honored to join so many distinguished Tribal leaders and Administration colleagues in this important convening. As President Biden’s Domestic Policy…

Remarks by Vice President Harris, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at State Luncheon

U.S. Department of StateWashington, D.C.12:47 P.M. EDT SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the State Department.   Prime Minister Albanese, Ms. Haydon, it is wonderful to have you with us here today.  My wife, Evan, and I are delighted — please take a seat.  Thank you.  Thank you, Kevin, for the protocol tip. …

FACT SHEET: Renewed U.S. Leadership in Glasgow Raises Ambition to Tackle Climate Crisis

International Community Put Forward Innovative Efforts to Build a Clean Energy Economy and Create Jobs  The United States Will Continue to Push for Action Beyond Glasgow and Keep 1.5 Degrees Celsius Goal Alive  On day one at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), President Joe Biden made clear that Glasgow must raise global ambition during this decisive decade of climate action…

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