Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) shows decline in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions even as population and GDP have grown Since Day One, President Biden has delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history – signing into law the largest investment in climate action ever, including more than $50 billion in climate resilience, taking bold…
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Roadmap for Nature-Based Solutions to Fight Climate Change, Strengthen Communities, and Support Local Economies
New actions and recommendations announced at COP27 will make nature-based solutions a go-to option for fighting climate change and boost progress towards U.S. climate goals Today at COP27 in Egypt, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing the Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap, an outline of strategic recommendations to put America on a path that will unlock the full…
President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint 12 additional members to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC), which is a federal advisory committee that President Biden established under Executive Order 14008 of January 27, 2021, on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The Council provides advice and recommendations…
A U.S. Framework for Climate Resilience and Security
Around the world today, our people and economies are increasingly impacted by the severe consequences of the climate crisis. Coastal communities and military bases are threatened by storms and flooding. Extreme heat, now a regular phenomenon with each passing summer, costs lives, reduces productivity, and damages critical infrastructure. Vital breadbaskets face historic droughts, and are…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Spanish Translation of Fifth National Climate Assessment
Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí. Today, Earth Day, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the availability of all chapters of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) in Spanish. This marks the first time that the National Climate Assessment has been translated into Spanish, greatly broadening the reach and accessibility of the U.S. government’s premier resource…
A Proclamation on National Building Safety Month, 2024
During National Building Safety Month, we thank the engineers, construction workers, trades unions, building inspectors, and other building professionals, who make our buildings stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient. Building codes help to keep us all safe at home, at work, and in our communities. But two in three communities have…
Readout of the Thirteenth Greening Government Initiative Meeting
GGI Countries Shared Approaches for Greening Public Procurement Today, representatives of 53 countries joined the thirteenth meeting of the Greening Government Initiative (GGI). The meeting focused on how national governments can reduce emissions through public procurement. National governments are the largest purchasers of goods and services in many nations. The meeting featured presentations from Australia,…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Senior Advisor to the President John Podesta at American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting
Thank you so much Janice, and hello AGU! It’s great to be back here with all of you. We’re coming together at a crucial moment for the future of science…and the future of our planet. We’ve just lived through a year defined by the climate crisis, in every corner of the world. July 22nd was the…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases U.S. Strategy on Global Development
Today, the White House launched the U.S. Strategy on Global Development to codify the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment and work over the past four years to accelerate development progress in pursuit of a world that is more free, open, prosperous, and secure. Our approach to global development – rooted in partnership, transparency, and a commitment to…
FACT SHEET: Delivering for the International Development Association
This week, President Biden announced the U.S. intent for a substantial increase in the U.S. contribution to the International Development Association (IDA), the arm of the World Bank that supports the poorest and most vulnerable countries. The United States will pledge $4 billion over three years to the ongoing IDA replenishment, subject to Congressional approval, sustaining the U.S. position…