environmental protection

Wind turbines on flat land against blue sky (© Enel Green Power)

How Blue Dot Network certification will boost global infrastructure

The U.S. and global partners are creating an infrastructure certification process to drive investment to quality projects around the world.
Silhouettes of people walking in front of sun near horizon (© Charlie Riedel/AP)

International action has helped ozone layer recover

Thanks to international efforts, the ozone layer could completely heal by 2066. Learn more about this decadeslong work.
Hippopotamus carrying baby on back in water (© Auscape/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

The U.S. works with partners to stop wildlife trafficking

Learn how the United States is working with countries around the globe to stop wildlife trafficking and protect ecosystems.
Aerial view of rainforest, vegetation and waterway (© Education Images/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

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.
Herd of bison roaming reservation (© Matthew Brown/AP Images)

See the land that tribes in the U.S. are protecting

Tribes, federal agencies, local governments and more are joining in the America the Beautiful Challenge to conserve land and nature.
Smiling woman standing on beach (Nicky Rakotondrazafy/Pact/USAID)

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.
Monica Medina speaking at lectern (State Dept.)

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.
Solar panels on semicircular hotel rooftop overlooking large swimming pool, with arid mountains in background (© Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters)

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.
Long row of deteriorated buildings with mountains in background (© Thomas Peipert/AP Images)

Biden’s first national monument teems with history and wildlife

President Biden has designated the Camp Hale–Continental Divide National Monument, which will protect over 21,000 hectares.