Snow leopards inhabit some of the harshest and most remote environments on Earth, but even this can’t protect them from being poached for their highly prized fur and bones. #EndWildlifeTrafficking #WorldSnowLeopardDay

Assistant Secretary Medina is headed to Hobart, Australia, for #CCAMLR , the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. We must protect the Antarctic Region’s vulnerable environment and ecosystems.
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Assistant Secretary Medina joined SBFI SEFRI SERI State Secretary Hirayama to sign a joint statement on quantum cooperation - we look forward to enhanced 🇺🇸 -🇨🇭 cooperation to realize the potential of this key area to benefit our societies. #Ψencediplomacy
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Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Littlejohn had a great meeting with Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell. Our space partnership with Canada, founded on shared values such as diversity, sustainability and responsible behavior, has never been stronger! #ArtemisAccords

Want to plan out which events to join in-person or virtually at COP27? Periodically check out our event schedule as we finalize the line-up and learn more about this year’s programming at the U.S. Center! #RoadToCOP27 state.gov/u-s-center-at-…

Ten years ago, Department of State launched TechWomen, the Department’s premier exchange program for women in STEM. To all of the participants—thank you for making us part of your career journey, and for putting your talents toward serving your communities. Here's to many more years.

.Department of State and 20 other federal agencies are implementing a whole-of-government approach to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Read our joint National Strategy detailing U.S. plans to combat #IUUFishing and promote maritime security. bit.ly/3giELKI

Exciting to see the groundbreaking climate technologies on display at the Breakthrough Energy #BESummit2022 . To keep the planet on a 1.5-degree pathway, innovative low-carbon technologies that are not yet competitive must reach commercial scale by 2030.

The #ClimateCrisis is a mental health crisis. Millions suffer from mental illness as a result of natural disasters, droughts, heat waves, and economic downturn. Implementing #ClimateAction can restore and instill hope for our future. #RoadToCOP27 U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA USAIDEnvironment

“We can still secure cleaner air, safer water, and a healthier planet. Let’s get to work.” Looking back on #TBT to Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry’s blog on key COP26 highlights, we know these actions are just the beginning. #RoadtoCOP27 state.gov/tackling_clima…

Great event! The U.S. and Switzerland are recommitting ourselves to the promise of quantum information science, where collaboration is key for progress. We'll strengthen the bonds between our countries to advance quantum information science and benefit from its potential. -MM

'There is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution to climate adaptation'. It was a pleasure discussing our efforts to implement action for supporting climate adaptation and resilience on the road to #COP27 Stimson Center this morning. -MM

.President Biden: The climate crisis is here. Our nation — and the world — sits at an inflection point. By investing in clean energy, modernizing our infrastructure, and ensuring that everyone benefits in the process, we can build a safer, healthier, and more energy-secure future.

.Secretary Antony Blinken: Climate action is not about sacrifice. It’s about opportunity. It’s about innovation. It’s about prosperity. It’s about justice. And it’s about building a future that we can all be proud of and the future that our children and grandchildren deserve.

The United States is working to accelerate adaptation and build resilience to the #ClimateCrisis across the board. From bolstering health security to enhancing early warning systems, we are partnering to tackle this challenge together. #RoadToCOP27

The #ClimateCrisis exacerbates other challenges we face. On the #RoadToCOP27 , we are building adaptation and resilience through PREPARE – especially for the most vulnerable communities already experiencing poverty, food insecurity, and conflict.

Offshore renewable energy, decarbonization of the shipping sector, and marine nature-based solutions are just a few elements of #ClimateAction and are key ocean-based solutions to help keep our 1.5-degree goal within reach. #RoadToCOP27 .

Imagine going to a hospital or clinic that lacked handwashing facilities—that's the reality for many around the world. @statedept is working with USAID and CDC to help facilities access clean water to deliver care and prevent the spread of disease. #GlobalHandwashingDay

On the road to COP27, I'm looking forward to joining this conversation Stimson Center as we discuss solutions for building climate resilience in island states and coastal communities. - MM