During Global Entrepreneurship Week, the State Department announced the launch of the ninth Global Entrepreneurship Summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands. Our embassies, consulates, and partners around the… more
As the U.S. prepares for the third round of negotiations with Canada to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime, scheduled to take place October 17-18, 2018, Deputy Spokesperson for Western Hemisphere… more
The State Department's work benefits the American people by advancing U.S. national security, promoting our economic interests, providing services, and reaffirming our country’s exceptional role in the world.… more
Under the Air Quality Fellows program, experts that worked to make the U.S. an air quality success story are volunteering to remotely help U.S. embassies or consulates work on projects. more
As Super Typhoon Mangkhut approaches the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China, and Hurricane Florence makes landfall on the Carolina coast, consider this important safety and security information… more
Think Smokey the Bear only helps Americans prevent forest fires? Think again! The U.S. Forest Service cooperates with governments and publics around the world—and has a global impact. Take firefighting expert… more
Current estimates predict that by 2050, nearly all coral reefs on Earth will be at a highly threatened status. Two researchers backed by USAID are working to protect coral reefs in Indonesia. more
June 5 marks World Environment Day. Each World Environment Day is organized around a theme that focuses attention on an environmental concern. The theme for 2018, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” is a call to action… more
This week is Air Quality Awareness Week, an annual initiative spearheaded by the U.S. EP to increase understanding about air pollution. This year is particularly noteworthy for the State Department as U.S.… more
