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The New York Times (5/20) was one of many major U.S. publications to report on President Obama’s May commencement speech, delivered at the Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut.

• 05/22/2015

The U.S. State Department released its 2015 Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) in April, and climate change was identified as one of four strategic priorities for all U.S. diplomacy and development efforts.

• 05/06/2015

Increasing global demand for timber has led to a surge of illegal exploitation and deforestation which is accelerating climate change. To address this challenge, researchers in the USAID-supported Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) in Peru, Madagascar, and Indonesia are partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to develop tools to assist private and public organizations with wood species identification and help curb illegal logging.

• 11/02/2022
• Melissa Trimble

This position is located within the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, Office of Regional Sustainable Development, Environment and Energy Team (LAC/RSD/ENVE). LAC/RSD serves as the principal source of region-specific technical assistance in the areas of democracy, governance, human rights, violence prevention, health, nutrition, education, workforce development, economic growth, agriculture, environment, and energy.

• 08/29/2022
• USAID

In order for USAID to have maximum impact in confronting the most urgent demands of the climate crisis, improved participation at all levels is key. Thus, an increased emphasis on working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities is critical to USAID’s climate efforts.

• 03/03/2022
• Sophie Schrader

During 2020 and 2021, a multiyear La Niña event, strengthened by climate change, has helped produce an exceptional three-season drought. As the region enters a long dry season, temperatures of the land’s surface are well-above normal and vegetation is desiccated.

• 02/11/2022
• Kiersten Johnson

Since 2018, USAID and the U.S. Forest Service have helped Peru’s forest authorities and universities develop a training program for foresters to become certified as regents. Ana María, in her role as college professor, was part of the inter-institutional committee that made this happen. 

• 01/06/2022
• USAID