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Climate Change

Goal leaders

Trigg Talley

Director

OES/EGC (DOS)

Gillian Caldwell

Chief Climate Officer and Deputy Assistant Administrator

Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (USAID)

To achieve

Combat global climate change by advancing climate resilient, net-zero emissions development globally.

  • Strategic Engagement: By September 30, 2025, the U.S. Government (USG) is actively implementings a climate engagement strategy in 60 countries an engagement strategy with clearly defined mitigation and/or adaptation objectives.
  • High Impact Results: By September 30, 2025, USG diplomatic, technical, or financial support contributes to the achievement of 30 outcomes that reflect significant new progress toward keeping a 1.5°C future within reach and/or strengthened resilience to climate impacts in line with President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE).
  • Nationally Determined Contributions: By September 30, 2025, USG technical, financial, or diplomatic support to 20 countries contributes to those countries developing and submitting updated and more ambitious NDCs in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
  • Inventory and Transparency: By September 30, 2025, USG technical, financial, or diplomatic support contributes to 20 countries enhancing their institutional frameworks and capacity to deliver timely, high-quality National Inventory Reports and Biennial Transparency Reports.

Joint goal with Department of State

Progress Updates