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…
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FACT SHEET: U.S. Leadership in the Fight Against Global Corruption
Corruption poses an existential threat to prosperity, security, and democracy – for Americans and for people around the world. When officials steal from their citizens or oligarchs flout the rule of law, honest businesses cannot compete, poverty grows, conflict deepens, and trust in government plummets. In recognition of this grave threat, President Biden established countering…
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…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Madrid, Spain
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Madrid, Spain 2:10 P.M. CEST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, well, welcome to our second leg of the trip, heading to Spain, Madrid, specifically. Jake Sullivan here, our National Security Advisor — the President’s National Security Advisor — is going to give us a little bit lay of the land for NATO…
Building Back Better Together: A Secure, Prosperous North America
The following is the text of a Joint Statement by North American Leaders: We, the leaders of North America, met today in Washington, DC for the first time since 2016 to reaffirm the strength of our relationship and to chart a new path for our collaboration at a time when we face incredibly complex global…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:40 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, so I wanted to provide an update on the wildfire smoke impacting millions of Americans across the country right now. The President was briefed on the wildfires in Canada last week and has been regularly updated since. He…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:10 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have just a couple things at the top, and then we’ll — we’ll get going. So, tomorrow, as you all know, the President is going to be traveling to Baltimore, where he will receive…
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Plans for $11 Billion to End Malnutrition at Global Nutrition Summit
“By investing in locally-designed and led nutrition programs, applying the evidence of what works, and adapting quickly, we can prevent child malnutrition, even in the time of COVID, and build a healthier world for everyone.” USAID Administrator Samantha Power2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit At the 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit, U.S. Agency…
Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Opening Session
East Room 8:07 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Madam Vice President. Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation and to the people of…
Summit for Democracy Summary of Proceedings
Calling the defense of democracy “the defining challenge of our time,” on December 9-10, 2021, President Biden convened world leaders in the first-ever Summit for Democracy, a gathering that spurred dialogue and initiated concrete action toward global democratic renewal. The Summit brought together more than 275 participants, representing governments, multilateral institutions, activists, journalists, parliamentarians, human…
