Readout of the December National Climate Task Force Meeting

Following COP26 and the President’s signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the National Task Force launches new Federal Sustainability Plan to lead by example across procurement and operations

Secretary Blinken’s Virtual Meeting with Nigerien President Bazoum

 The Secretary also commended Niger’s efforts to use its presidency of the UN Security Council to highlight the important nexus between security and climate change.

Designation of Corruption Networks Linked to Transnational Organized Crime

Today’s actions, with the Department of the Treasury’s designations of corrupt actors linked to transnational criminal organizations in El Salvador, Kosovo and Serbia, are part of our whole-of-government efforts to break these links and promote accountability for corrupt actors.

Counselor Chollet’s Travel to Cambodia and Indonesia

Throughout the Counselor’s trip, he will underscore the importance of strengthening U.S.-ASEAN cooperation to press the Burmese military regime to cease violence

U.S. Exchange Program Alumni Address Community Issues in Cities Across the United States

They will also be invited to present about their ongoing projects at a Virtual CDAF Summit on December 16, where they will be joined by winners from the three previous CDAF competitions.