Plastic pollution is everywhere. We’re working with 175 partners at the United Nations to innovate real solutions and end plastic pollution.

The Atlantic community was well represented at Our Ocean Greece this week! 🇬🇭MOFAD_GHANA met with 🇺🇸 Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn to talk about sustainable blue economic development in coastal communities. 🌊🐟🌍
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Sharing knowledge and creating connections is a key element of the work U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA.  Today, Science Envoy Dr. Rumman Chowdhury is visiting  UBC Computer Science  in Vancouver to meet with Dr. Rachel Pottinger and Vered Shwartz.  Dr Chowdhury is a speaker TED Talks in Vancouver this

Wonderful to welcome Ocean, Environment, and Science A/AS Jennifer Littlejohn to meet with ADG for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito and discuss how the U.S. can partner with UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 to protect and promote #OpenScience around the world.

Grateful for the incredible discussions, collaborations, and commitment Our Ocean Greece. As we end this conference, the fight for a sustainable and secure ocean continues. Let’s carry the momentum forward for a thriving future together! #OurOcean2024

Proud of the work carried out over the last two days in Athens Our Ocean Greece, culminating in the U.S. announcing $508mil in initiatives to support the health of #OurOcean .

Together we’re working towards a better ocean and planet for future generations.

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Welcome to the #ArtemisAccords Switzerland & Sweden! We’re thrilled to see the global commitment to the peaceful & transparent use of outer space growing stronger! #SpaceDiplomacy 🚀

Diving into the #OurOcean2024 Sustainable Fisheries Plenary! 🎣 Exploring solutions to marine ecosystems and livelihoods. Together, let’s champion sustainable practices for a healthier ocean future! #SustainableFisheries

🚨NOAA has confirmed a 4th global coral bleaching event, impacting 53+ countries. Learn more about global and local actions to address coral bleaching. icriforum.org/4gbe/; noaa.gov/news-release/n………? #CoralBleaching

Inspiring to meet with Bezos Earth Fund on the critical role of philanthropy in financing initiatives to help coastal communities adapt to the effects of the climate crisis.

Strengthening international cooperation to address maritime security is crucial for a sustainable and secure future. Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy, Steven Brock, talks about the Navy’s commitment to the Ocean, climate crisis, and maritime security.

As #OurOcean kicks off, we're continuing our work to tackle the climate crisis:

✅Supporting sustainable fishing practices
✅Conserving 30% of the global ocean by 2030
✅Combating marine pollution
✅Building sustainable blue economies
✅Bolstering maritime security

Here’s how:

Why does the U.S. care about the ocean? Our ocean feeds us, sustains us, protects us — and it's at risk. Learn how the United States is addressing the challenges facing our ocean today. state.gov/our-ocean-conf…

Wonderful to meet with young ocean advocates making change in their communities across North America to better the planet and ocean for future generations. #OurOceanYLS

Day 1 of #OurOcean2024 is here! We’re kicking off with welcoming remarks and keynotes, followed by high level discussions on ocean-based climate solutions and greening the shipping sector. Together, we’ll save our ocean! 🌎💙