Oval Office 11:15 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, good morning, everybody. And it’s good to see a not-so-old but a good friend here. Prime Minister, welcome to the White House. And we last saw each other at the launch of the Indo-Pacific Framework — PRIME MINISTER ARDERN: Yes. PRESIDENT BIDEN: — which is, I think,…
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Expanding and Improving Climate Information and Services for the Public
By: Eric S. Lander, PhDThe President’s Science Advisor and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Richard W. Spinrad, PhDUnder Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Deanne CriswellAdministrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Every day, Americans make decisions that affect their resilience…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Luncheon with the President and First Lady of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia Mr. President, Madame First Lady; Vice President and Mrs. Mbumba; Madame Pohamba; Distinguished leaders of Namibia’s government, businesses, and civil society: It’s my great honor to join you this afternoon. I’ve been overwhelmed by the warmth, kindness, and care that has welcomed me. It’s been such a special experience for me. So, on behalf…
United States – Aotearoa New Zealand Joint Statement
A 21st-Century Partnership for the Pacific, the Indo-Pacific, and the World President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is honored to welcome Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of Aotearoa New Zealand to the White House. The leaders reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and New Zealand, as expressed in the 2010 Wellington Declaration and the 2012…
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki Announcing President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore
On Tuesday March 29th, President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House. The two Leaders will reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership. The President will review efforts to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific and discuss Russia’s unjustified war against Ukraine with the Prime Minister. The…
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Advances Environmental Justice
For far too long, too many communities across America have faced environmental injustices – from bearing the brunt of toxic pollution, underinvestment in infrastructure and critical services, and disproportionate exposure to the impacts of climate change. Since day one, President Biden has committed to using every lever at his disposal to address these inequities, advance…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration. Marty Walsh, Nominee for Governor, United States Postal Service Marty Walsh has spent his life fighting for working people, as a labor leader, as a public official and as a private citizen. The…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen America’s Forests, Boost Wildfire Resilience, and Combat Global Deforestation
New actions will protect against wildfire threats, support local economies, and reduce climate pollution Today, on Earth Day, President Biden will sign an Executive Order to expand his Administration’s historic and bold efforts to tackle the climate crisis, make our nation more resilient to extreme weather, and strengthen local economies. The President will sign the…
FACT SHEET: Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States
Read the full strategy here “We envision an Indo-Pacific that is open, connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure—and we are ready to work together with each of you to achieve it.”President Joe Biden East Asia SummitOctober 27, 2021 The Biden-Harris Administration has made historic strides to restore American leadership in the Indo-Pacific and adapt its role…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta at the CERAWeek Luncheon Keynote and Fireside Chat
March 6, 2023 Thank you so much, Dan. It’s great to be here at CERAWeek. It’s no secret that the energy industry is changing. In these halls, experts are showcasing innovative energy technologies… clean hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, direct air capture. Just a few years ago, many of these technologies were considered no more than…
