climate change
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.
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.
Empowering fisherwomen in Madagascar and the Philippines
Learn how the U.S. Agency for International Development and its partners empower fishing communities in Asia and Africa.
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: A growing partnership
President Biden will host the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit December 13–15 in Washington. Learn what is on the agenda.
How climate change affects the food crisis
This installment in a series looks at how climate change is among factors driving the current global food crisis.
Making the world’s case for water and biodiversity
Monica Medina is the first U.S. special envoy for biodiversity and water resources. She will champion nature protection measures abroad.
What has the U.S. done since COP26?
Learn more about what the United States has accomplished since the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26).
World Food Day brings USAID action on food security
USAID is training farmers and taking other steps to increase food security worldwide, focusing on countries hard hit by the climate crisis.
COP27 takes place in a moment of challenge and opportunity
The United States and more than 190 other countries are heading to Egypt for COP27 in November. Learn more here.