Earth Day 2023 poster with illustration of Earth and heavenly bodies as gears and hand holding wrench to fix them (State Dept./D. Thompson)

Download this poster for Earth Day 2023

For Earth Day, take time to think about how you can invest in our planet and why "everyone, everywhere" must do more.
Jefferson Memorial seen from across Tidal Basin and framed by cherry blossoms (© J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

As a memorial turns 80, it gets a boost

Washington's Tidal Basin/National Mall area is threatened by climate change. Learn about ideas to keep it viable for future generations.
Photo of sun at horizon with dolphins and fish swimming underwater (© Willyam Bradberry/Shutterstock.com)

U.S. pledges $6 billion to protect the ocean

The warming of the planet means more heat entering the ocean. See what the U.S. government is doing to counter the problem.
Silhouettes of people walking in front of sun near horizon (© Charlie Riedel/AP)

International action has helped ozone layer recover

Thanks to international efforts, the ozone layer could completely heal by 2066. Learn more about this decadeslong work.
Hippopotamus carrying baby on back in water (© Auscape/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

The U.S. works with partners to stop wildlife trafficking

Learn how the United States is working with countries around the globe to stop wildlife trafficking and protect ecosystems.
Young girls in school uniforms holding large seeds (Courtesy of Patricia Kombo)

These women are creating climate solutions

These four women are helping to conserve the environment and find climate crisis solutions in their communities around the world.
Aerial view of rainforest, vegetation and waterway (© Education Images/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

Conserving the Congo Basin’s precious ecosystem

Learn how the United States is working with the private sector and nongovernmental organizations to help preserve the Congo Basin.
Biden, López Obrador and Trudeau walking down stairs (© Andrew Harnik/AP)

Leaders take on North America’s biggest challenges

Learn more about what President Biden and other North American leaders discussed in terms of shared solutions to multiple challenges.
Woman squatting on dry ground pouring water into bucket (© Gerald Anderson/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

How the climate crisis affects gender equity and equality

Learn how the State Department is helping to create a more equitable future for women and girls as the climate crisis worsens.