We're proud to announce the opening of the brand new American Space at Piraeus Municipal Library, inaugurated by the U.S. Ambassador to Greece George Tsunis, the Mayor of Piraeus Γιάννης Μώραλης, the αppointed municipal councilor for Culture Yannis Hatzialexis and Director of the

It’s an exciting day for the United States as I proudly joined Mayor of Piraeus Yiannis Moralis to launch our newest American Space at the Piraeus Municipal Library. U.S. Embassy Athens is honored to work with local partners to bring educational and cultural exchanges to the youth

Decarbonizing global shipping is crucial to tackling the climate crisis.

At #OurOcean2024 in Athens, Principal Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Sue Biniaz highlighted how the U.S. is working to help align the sector with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees C.

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…

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:

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

Today marks the commencement of #OurOcean2024 .

Our agenda prioritizes #30x30 for the global ocean, greening the shipping sector, reducing marine plastic pollution, combating #IUU fishing, and supporting a sustainable blue economy.

🌊 ourocean2024.gov.gr

More than 80 countries and counting have signed the High Seas Treaty and two countries have ratified it. Together, we can work to establish marine protected areas on the high seas. #OurOcean2024 #RaceForRatification Our Ocean Greece U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA

What a better way to launch the Our Ocean Conference than with a film festival highlighting the beauty of our seas, the challenges they face and the need for global action to preserve our invaluable marine environments? Thank you, Greece for hosting OurOcean2024! Our Ocean Greece

Empowering youth is essential for shaping a sustainable future. #OurOceanYLS provides a platform for young leaders to voice their ideas, drive change, and collaborate on solutions for a healthier planet. Let’s support the power of youth for positive impact! #Sustainability

#DCMOlson Proud to join youth from around the world at the #OOC Youth Leadership Summit where U.S. Embassy Athens’ partnership with local organization @Ecogenia highlights the strong collaboration between the United States and Greece civil society on environmental stewardship! 🇺🇸🇬🇷

Welcomed Our Ocean Conference Youth Leadership Summit youth delegates from all over the world last night at the Yacht Club of Greece. What a great way to start off a week in which we look to advance ocean conservation, blue economies, and more! #OurOcean2024 Our Ocean Greece HELMEPA

All countries can help conserve or protect 30% of the world's ocean by 2030. These actions start at home with the Ocean Conservation Pledge, a #30x30 goal for waters under national jurisdiction. At 19 countries & counting, we're making progress to meeting the global 30X30 target.

Our ocean is at the frontline of the climate crisis. Join us at #OurOcean2024 to take bold actions to protect the ocean and combat climate change. The ocean's health is our health. ourocean2024.gov.gr

Our ocean and the climate crisis are deeply interconnected. Join us at #OurOcean 2024 to take bold actions for ocean-based solutions to the climate crisis, as well as addressing the impacts of climate change on ocean ecosystems.U.S. Department of State | Science Diplomacy USA #OurOcean #OurOcean Greece

Great to be back here at the @Delphi_forum among so many friends - old and new - talking about the incredible dynamism of the U.S.-Greece relationship. Grateful for strong partnership with Ally Greece across issues from trade and defense to energy, education, and more! 🇺🇸🇬🇷

At the upcoming Our Ocean Greece, the United States looks forward to advancing ocean conservation, maritime security, sustainable fisheries, support for blue economies, and tackling impacts on the ocean from pollution and the climate crisis. #OurOcean 2024 #OurOcean Greece #OurOcean

Being an advocate for gender equity and inclusion is not just a priority for the United States, but for me personally. Joining @womenontopgr for this year's #InclusivityLoungeDEF is an incredible honor. Proud to join Greek leaders in supporting the full inclusion of all people

'When the #UnitedStates and the #EuropeanUnion are aligned, when we’re working in common purpose, it’s a very powerful force.' Secretary Antony Blinken

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