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# 											COP28 Releases									

Below you will find links to announcements from the Department of State related directly to COP28. Announcements may show up under more than one section, if related to multiple ideas. Tags under Sector are related to the industry the announcement impacts, Approach aligns to the way in which the announced work will operate – through adaptation, mitigation, finance or encouraging advocacy. Finally, the section on Actors includes organizations that might be supportive of U.S. Government efforts through the announced work.

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## General Releases

            -  December 13, 2023  							Statement from President Joe Biden on Agreement Reached at COP28															 
            -  December 13, 2023  								Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s Remarks to the Press at the Conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28)															 
            -  December 11, 2023  							USAID Announcements at COP28															 
            -  December 8, 2023  							U.S. DOE Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28															 
            -  December 2, 2023  							FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at U.N. Climate Conference (COP28)															 
            -  November 30, 2023  								U.S. Delegation to the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28)															 

##  Sector Agriculture

Addressing climate impacts associated with agriculture and promoting sustainable agricultural practices are key to a future with good jobs and quality food for all.  At COP28, the United States is highlighting initiatives that deliver food security and climate benefits through climate-smart agricultural practices, training, and research to support more resilient crops throughout the world. 

## Agriculture

            -  December 8, 2023  							AIM4Climate more than Doubles Investments to $17 Billion, Partners to 600+, and Innovation Sprints to 78 at COP28 (PDF)															 
            -  							Secretary Vilsack Highlights U.S. Agriculture’s Climate Leadership at COP28															 
            -  December 6, 2023  							New USAID, Private Sector Commitments to Mobilize Finance for Climate Adaptation Under PREPARE															 
            -  December 3, 2023  							Feed the Future Exceeds $215 Million Commitment to Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate															 
            -  December 1, 2023  								Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the UN Climate Conference, COP 28, Leaders Event: Transforming Food Systems in the Face of Climate Change															 
            -  December 1, 2023  								Leadership on Climate Change and Global Food Security through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils															 

##  Sector Energy

Greenhouse gas pollution from the energy sector, including power sector, transportation, and industry, is the primary driver of the climate crisis.  At COP28, the United States is highlighting how we are working to decarbonize the energy sector by shifting to clean sources of energy. 

## Energy

            -  December 12, 2023  							Peace Corps Unveils Comprehensive "Strategy to Secure a Resilient Global Future" at COP28															 
            -  December 11, 2023  							Assistant Secretary Estenoz Affirms Interior Department’s Commitment to Tackling the Climate Crisis at COP28															 
            -  							Renewed Canada-U.S. Commitment on Climate and Nature Ambition													 
            -  December 10, 2023  							CEQ Announces New Net-Zero Government Initiative Countries Joining U.S. to Cut Climate Emissions from Government Operations															 
            -  December 7, 2023  							Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Export-Import Bank of Korea During COP28 															 
            -  							At COP28, U.S., Canada, France, Japan, and UK Announce Plans to Mobilize $4.2 Billion for Reliable Global Nuclear Energy Supply Chain															 
            -  December 6, 2023  								Joint Statement on Advancing Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure															 
            -  							Global ZEV Transition Roadmap Launched at COP28 to Accelerate an Equitable Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles															 
            -  							HUD Launches Free Energy and Water Benchmarking Service for HUD-Assisted Multifamily Properties															 
            -  							HUD and DOE Announce New Partnership to Decarbonize U.S. Building Sector at COP28															 
            -  							At COP28, Net Zero World Showcases Progress in Transforming Emerging Energy Economies															 
            -  December 5, 2023  							Chair Lewis Announces Export-Import Bank of the U.S.’ Resolution and Toolkit Supporting Small Modular Reactor Nuclear Project															 
            -  							United States Commits to Green Public Procurement Pledge															 
            -  							United States Joins UN 24/7 Carbon- Free Energy Compact															 
            -  							U.S. Announces Key Measures to Jump Start Deployments of Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems and Secure Nuclear Fuel Supply Chains													 
            -  							HUD works to Future-Proof Housing Through IRA and BIL Investments and Other Actions															 
            -  							Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Update on Climate Action Plan															 
            -  							DOE Releases First in Series of Reports Highlighting Pathways Toward Clean Hydrogen Earthshot															 
            -  							USTDA and Investor Leadership Network Partner to Mobilize Climate Finance															 
            -  							USTDA Supports Solar and Energy Storage Solution in Zambia															 
            -  December 4, 2023  							United States and Partners Announce Energy Transition Accelerator Framework													 
            -  							Treasury Affirms Support for Clean Technology Fund through $568 Million Loan that Advances U.S. Climate Commitments, Just Energy Transition Partnerships and MDB Evolution															 
            -  							DOE Signs Clean Energy Cooperation MOU with Mauritania															 
            -  December 3, 2023  							FACT SHEET: USTDA Building a Cleaner World at COP28															 
            -  							HHS Shares Health Sector Climate Resilience and Emissions Reduction Announcements at COP28															 
            -  December 2, 2023  							International Partnerships in a New Era of Fusion Energy Development															 
            -  							The United States Heads a Group of Countries Making New Commitments to Phasing out Coal															 
            -  December 1, 2023  							At COP28, Countries Launch Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050															 
            -  							Statement from President Joe Biden on the United Arab Emirates Creation of the ALTERRA Fund															 
            -  November 30, 2023  								Road to COP 28: U.S. Energy Policy with Deputy Secretary David Turk															 
            -  November 16, 2023  								Review of the Current U.S. Global Energy Policy Priorities															 

##  Sector Gender/Youth

Around the world, women and youth often bear the greatest impacts of climate change. At COP28, the United States is highlighting initiatives that empower women and youth working on the climate crisis through training, entrepreneurial accelerators and more. 

## Gender/Youth

            -  December 12, 2023  							Peace Corps Unveils Comprehensive "Strategy to Secure a Resilient Global Future" at COP28															 
            -  December 11, 2023  							Assistant Secretary Estenoz Affirms Interior Department’s Commitment to Tackling the Climate Crisis at COP28															 
            -  December 10, 2023  							U.S. Support for Water Security as a Climate Adaptation Priority													 
            -  							CEQ Announces New Net-Zero Government Initiative Countries Joining U.S. to Cut Climate Emissions from Government Operations															 
            -  December 8, 2023  							COP28 Women Climate Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition													 
            -  December 6, 2023  							At COP28, Net Zero World Showcases Progress in Transforming Emerging Energy Economies															 
            -  December 4, 2023  							At COP28, A WISE Investment: Advancing Women’s Participation in Climate Efforts													 
            -  							U.S. Department of State Fosters Women’s & Girls’ Climate Action at COP28													 

##  Sector Health

The climate crisis is affecting the health of people around the world. Air pollution from burning fossil fuels is impacting developing lungs, changing ecosystems are exposing people to different diseases, and healthcare services are having to stretch to serve people affected by heat waves and climate-linked disasters. At COP28, the United States is highlighting efforts to make sure people across the globe can live healthy lives despite these challenges.

## Health

            -  December 6, 2023  							U.S. Champions Climate and Health Declaration at COP28 (PDF)															 
            -  December 4, 2023  							Climate-Health Leading by Example Action Report (CHLEAR)													 
            -  December 3, 2023  							HHS Shares Health Sector Climate Resilience and Emissions Reduction Announcements at COP28															 
            -  December 2, 2023  							Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Standards to Slash Methane Pollution, Combat Climate Change, Protect Health, and Bolster American Innovation															 

##  Sector Methane

Emissions of methane and other non-CO2 greenhouse gases, and their precursors, are responsible for over half of today’s warming but receive far less than half of global climate attention. At COP28, the United States is rolling out significant initiatives to cut emissions of methane and other super pollutants.

## Methane

            -  December 8, 2023  							Secretary Vilsack Highlights U.S. Agriculture’s Climate Leadership at COP28															 
            -  December 4, 2023  							FACT SHEET: USTDA Building a Cleaner World at COP28															 
            -  							USTDA Furthers Methane Abatement in Oil and Gas Sectors															 
            -  							Highlights from 2023 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial													 
            -  							Lowering Organic Waste Methane Initiative (LOW-Methane)													 
            -  December 2, 2023  							Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Standards to Slash Methane Pollution, Combat Climate Change, Protect Health, and Bolster American Innovation															 
            -  							Accelerating Fast Mitigation: Summit on Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases													 
            -  							Biden-Harris Administration Releases Draft National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste															 
            -  							U.S.-Kazakhstan Joint Statement on Accelerating Methane Mitigation to Achieve the Global Methane Pledge													 
            -  December 1, 2023  							Green Shipping Challenge at COP28															 

##  Sector Nature

Alongside the climate crisis, the world is also facing biodiversity and pollution crises, which contribute to and are magnified by the climate crisis. At COP28, we are showcasing U.S.-led efforts with partners around the world to halt and reverse deforestation, stop plastic pollution, and to protect 30% of Earth’s land and ocean by 2030.

## Nature

            -  December 11, 2023  							Assistant Secretary Estenoz Affirms Interior Department’s Commitment to Tackling the Climate Crisis at COP28															 
            -  							Renewed Canada-U.S. Commitment on Climate and Nature Ambition													 
            -  							U.S. Releases Ocean Acidification Action Plan													 
            -  December 10, 2023  							U.S. Support for Water Security as a Climate Adaptation Priority													 
            -  							U.S. Joins the Freshwater Challenge at COP 28															 
            -  December 8, 2023  								COP28 Women Climate Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition															 
            -  							Biden-Harris Administration Unveils First-Ever Strategy to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities That Rely on the Ocean and Marine Resources															 
            -  December 2, 2023  							United States Partners with DRC to Announce "People, Forests and Nature: Partnership for the New Climate Economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo"															 
            -  December 1, 2023  								Joint Statement on Support for the Brazilian Ecological Transformation Plan															 

##  Approach Advocacy

Around the world, diverse communities are raising their voices to advocate for climate policies, equity, and more. At COP28, the United States is working with women, girls, and other populations to educate and maximize their capacity for advocacy for their climate needs. 

## Advocacy

            -  December 12, 2023  							Peace Corps Unveils Comprehensive "Strategy to Secure a Resilient Global Future" at COP28															 
            -  							HUD is Investing in Building Climate Resilient Communities Amidst More Frequent and Intense Climate-Related Disasters															 
            -  December 4, 2023  							U.S. Department of Labor Announces $4 Million to Address Climate Change in Nepal to Reduce Risks for Child Forced Labor															 
            -  							Climate-Health Leading by Example Action Report (CHLEAR)													 
            -  							U.S. Department of State Fosters Women’s & Girls’ Climate Action at COP28													 
            -  							At COP28, A WISE Investment: Advancing Women’s Participation in Climate Efforts													 

##  Approach Adaptation

The devastating impacts of climate change are already here, with increasing drought, flooding, wildfires, and more. At COP28, the United States is highlighting initiatives that allow communities to adapt to climate change and meet their needs in a changing environment.

## Adaptation

            -  December 12, 2023  							Peace Corps Unveils Comprehensive "Strategy to Secure a Resilient Global Future" at COP28															 
            -  December 11, 2023  							Assistant Secretary Estenoz Affirms Interior Department’s Commitment to Tackling the Climate Crisis at COP28															 
            -  							Renewed Canada-U.S. Commitment on Climate and Nature Ambition													 
            -  							U.S. Releases Ocean Acidification Action Plan													 
            -  December 10, 2023  							U.S. Joins the Freshwater Challenge at COP 28															 
            -  December 7, 2023  							FEMA Administrator Attends COP28 for the First Time in FEMA's History															 
            -  							Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Export-Import Bank of Korea During COP28															 
            -  December 6, 2023  							USAID Commits $53 Million to Address Climate Change in Cities															 
            -  							United States Joins Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP)															 
            -  							New USAID, Private Sector Commitments to Mobilize Finance for Climate Adaptation Under PREPARE															 
            -  							HUD works to Future-Proof Housing Through IRA and BIL Investments and Other Actions															 
            -  							HUD is Investing in Building Climate Resilient Communities Amidst More Frequent and Intense Climate-Related Disasters															 
            -  December 3, 2023  							HHS Shares Health Sector Climate Resilience and Emissions Reduction Announcements at COP28															 
            -  December 1, 2023  							Fact Sheet: Marking the Two-Year Anniversary of the Report on the Impact of Climate Change on Migration															 

##  Approach Finance

The United States has pledged billions of dollars to fight the climate crisis and is working to ensure climate finance reaches the populations most vulnerable to climate change and with the fewest resources to address these challenges. U.S. announcements at COP28 are highlighting how we are doing more with public resources – and mobilizing more private sector finance to address the world’s needs related to climate change.

## Finance

            -  December 10, 2023  							U.S. Support for Water Security as a Climate Adaptation Priority													 
            -  December 8, 2023  								COP28 Women Climate Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition															 
            -  							AIM4Climate more than Doubles Investments to $17 Billion, Partners to 600+, and Innovation Sprints to 78 at COP28 (PDF)															 
            -  December 7, 2023  							Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Export-Import Bank of Korea During COP28															 
            -  							At COP28, U.S., Canada, France, Japan, and UK Announce Plans to Mobilize $4.2 Billion for Reliable Global Nuclear Energy Supply Chain															 
            -  							Secretary Vilsack Highlights U.S. Agriculture’s Climate Leadership at COP28															 
            -  December 6, 2023  							Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Announces Resolution and Toolkit Supporting Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Nuclear Projects															 
            -  							USAID Commits $53 Million to Address Climate Change in Cities															 
            -  							New USAID, Private Sector Commitments to Mobilize Finance for Climate Adaptation Under PREPARE															 
            -  							Joint Statement on Advancing Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure													 
            -  							HUD Launches Free Energy and Water Benchmarking Service for HUD-Assisted Multifamily Properties															 
            -  							Global ZEV Transition Roadmap Launched at COP28 to Accelerate and Equitable Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles															 
            -  December 5, 2023  							United States Commits to Green Public Procurement Pledge															 
            -  							United States Joins UN 24/7 Carbon- Free Energy Compact															 
            -  							HUD works to Future-Proof Housing Through IRA and BIL Investments and Other Actions															 
            -  							HUD is Investing in Building Climate Resilient Communities Amidst More Frequent and Intense Climate-Related Disasters															 
            -  							Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Update on Climate Action Plan															 
            -  							USTDA and Investor Leadership Network Partner to Mobilize Climate Finance															 
            -  							U.S. Announces Key Measures to Jump Start Deployments of Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems and Secure Nuclear Fuel Supply Chains													 
            -  December 4, 2023  							The U.S. Government Joins Public-Private Partnership to Create New Billion-Dollar Guarantee Company to Tackle Global Climate Crisis															 
            -  							United States and Partners Announce Energy Transition Accelerator Framework													 
            -  							FACT SHEET: USTDA Building a Cleaner World at COP28															 
            -  							U.S. Department of State Fosters Women’s & Girls’ Climate Action at COP28													 
            -  							At COP28, A WISE Investment: Advancing Women’s Participation in Climate Efforts													 
            -  							The U.S. Department of State and USAID Announce Award Winners of the Blended Finance for the Energy Transition Program													 
            -  December 3, 2023  							Feed the Future Exceeds $215 Million Commitment to Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate															 
            -  							Highlights from 2023 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial													 
            -  							Treasury Affirms Support for Clean Technology Fund through $568 Million Loan that Advances U.S. Climate Commitments, Just Energy Transition Partnerships and MDB Evolution															 
            -  December 2, 2023  							United States Partners with DRC to Announce "People, Forests and Nature: Partnership for the New Climate Economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo"															 
            -  							Accelerating Fast Mitigation: Summit on Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases													 
            -  							Progress Report on President Biden’s Climate Finance Pledge													 
            -  							Announcement of Pledge to Second Replenishment of the Green Climate Fund													 
            -  December 1, 2023  							Leadership on Climate Change and Global Food Security through the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils													 
            -  							Statement from President Joe Biden on the United Arab Emirates Creation of the ALTERRA Fund															 
            -  							At COP28, Countries Launch Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050															 

##  Approach Mitigation

To keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the world must accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reduction in this critical decade. At COP28, the United States is demonstrating how it is engaging with the private sector and others to continue reducing our greenhouse gas pollution and minimize the most harmful potential effects of climate change.

## Mitigation

            -  December 11, 2023  							Renewed Canada-U.S. Commitment on Climate and Nature Ambition													 
            -  							U.S. Releases Ocean Acidification Action Plan													 
            -  December 7, 2023  							Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Export-Import Bank of Korea During COP28															 
            -  							NASA, Partners Launch U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center to Share Climate Data															 
            -  December 6, 2023  							U.S. Champions Climate and Health Declaration at COP28 (PDF)															 
            -  							USAID Commits $53 Million to Address Climate Change in Cities															 
            -  							United States Joins Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP)															 
            -  December 4, 2023  								Lowering Organic Waste Methane Initiative (LOW-Methane)															 
            -  December 2, 2023  								U.S.-Kazakhstan Joint Statement on Accelerating Methane Mitigation to Achieve the Global Methane Pledge															 
            -  							Accelerating Fast Mitigation: Summit on Methane and Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases													 
            -  							The United States Heads a Group of Countries Making New Commitments to Phasing out Coal															 

##  Actor Civil Society

In addition to governments, civil society plays a key role in implementing initiatives, harnessing funding, and collective action. At COP28, the United States is working with civil society and non-governmental organizations to make our commitments reality. 

## Civil Society

            -  December 4, 2023  							United States and Partners Announce Energy Transition Accelerator Framework													 
            -  							Lowering Organic Waste Methane Initiative (LOW-Methane)													 
            -  							U.S. Department of State Fosters Women’s & Girls’ Climate Action at COP28													 
            -  December 3, 2023  							Feed the Future Exceeds $215 Million Commitment to Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate															 

##  Actor Philanthropies

In addition to government financing, philanthropies play a role in mobilizing investment and innovation for climate adaptation and mitigation. At COP28, the United States is partnering with philanthropies to unlock funding and new approaches in key sectors to combat and adapt to climate change.

## Philanthropies

            -  December 6, 2023  							U.S. Champions Climate and Health Declaration at COP28 (PDF)															 
            -  December 4, 2023  								Lowering Organic Waste Methane Initiative (LOW-Methane)															 
            -  December 2, 2023  							United States Partners with DRC to Announce "People, Forests and Nature: Partnership for the New Climate Economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo"															 

##  Actor Private Sector

The climate crisis requires a whole-of-society response. At COP28, the United States is highlighting how private sector actions and public-private partnerships can mobilize finance and catalyze solutions to the climate crisis.

## Private Sector

            -  December 8, 2023  								COP28 Women Climate Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition															 
            -  December 6, 2023  							New USAID, Private Sector Commitments to Mobilize Finance for Climate Adaptation Under PREPARE															 
            -  							Joint Statement on Advancing Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure													 
            -  December 5, 2023  							USTDA and Investor Leadership Network Partner to Mobilize Climate Finance															 
            -  December 4, 2023  							United States and Partners Announce Energy Transition Accelerator Framework													 
            -  							Lowering Organic Waste Methane Initiative (LOW-Methane)													 
            -  							At COP28, A WISE Investment: Advancing Women’s Participation in Climate Efforts													 
            -  							The U.S. Department of State and USAID Announce Award Winners of the Blended Finance for the Energy Transition Program													 
            -  December 3, 2023  							Feed the Future Exceeds $215 Million Commitment to Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate															 
            -  December 2, 2023  								Announcement of Pledge to Second Replenishment of the Green Climate Fund															 
            -  							International Partnerships in a New Era of Fusion Energy Development															 

##  Actor Subnational Engagement

When we talk about a “whole-of-government” approach we mean that all levels of government—federal, state, and local—can take action to create more sustainable policies and programs that benefit citizens.  At COP28, we will showcase how local leaders across the United States and in partner nations are addressing the climate crisis. 

## Subnational Engagement

            -  December 6, 2023  							USAID Commits $53 Million to Address Climate Change in Cities															 
            -  							United States Joins Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP)															 
            -  December 4, 2023  								Highlights from 2023 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial															 
            -  							Lowering Organic Waste Methane Initiative (LOW-Methane)													 
            -  							At COP28, A WISE Investment: Advancing Women’s Participation in Climate Efforts													 

##  Actor Tech and Innovation

New innovations in technology are opening new possibilities to mitigate and adapt to the effects of the climate crisis. At COP28, the United States is highlighting ways to harness new technologies to address the impacts of the climate crisis, especially for low-income countries.

## Tech and Innovation

            -  December 11, 2023  							Assistant Secretary Estenoz Affirms Interior Department’s Commitment to Tackling the Climate Crisis at COP28															 
            -  							U.S. Releases Ocean Acidification Action Plan													 
            -  December 10, 2023  							U.S. Support for Water Security as a Climate Adaptation Priority													 
            -  December 9, 2023  							Challenge Launched at COP28 to Harness Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action in Developing Countries															 
            -  December 8, 2023  							AIM4Climate more than Doubles Investments to $17 Billion, Partners to 600+, and Innovation Sprints to 78 at COP28 (PDF)															 
            -  December 5, 2023  							DOE Releases First in Series of Reports Highlighting Pathways Toward Clean Hydrogen Earthshot															 
            -  December 4, 2023  							NASA, Partners Launch U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center to Share Climate Data															 
            -  							Climate-Health Leading by Example Action Report (CHLEAR)													 
            -  							Highlights from 2023 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial													 
            -  							At COP28, A WISE Investment: Advancing Women’s Participation in Climate Efforts													 
            -  December 3, 2023  							Feed the Future Exceeds $215 Million Commitment to Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate															 
            -  December 2, 2023  							International Partnerships in a New Era of Fusion Energy Development															 
            -  							Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Standards to Slash Methane Pollution, Combat Climate Change, Protect Health, and Bolster American Innovation															 
            -  December 1, 2023  								Joint Statement on Support for the Brazilian Ecological Transformation Plan															 

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