Biden-Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29)
November 12, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a Fact Sheet detailing its efforts to leverage historic U.S. climate leadership at home and abroad to urge countries to accelerate global climate action at the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29).
Key Points:
- The United States is the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, but the Biden-Harris Administration has taken significant steps to reduce emissions and transition to a clean energy economy.
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed into law in November 2021, is the largest investment in clean energy and infrastructure in American history.
- The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in August 2022, is the largest investment in climate change action in U.S. history.
- These investments are already having a significant impact. In 2022, the United States reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 5% compared to 2021.
- The United States is also working to reduce emissions abroad. In September 2022, the United States and the European Union launched a new partnership to reduce global methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
- The United States is also working with other countries to develop and deploy clean energy technologies. In June 2022, the United States and India launched a new partnership to promote clean energy collaboration.
Call to Action:
At COP29, the Biden-Harris Administration will urge other countries to follow the United States’ lead and take bold action on climate change. The Administration will call on countries to:
- Set ambitious emissions reduction targets.
- Invest in clean energy and infrastructure.
- Work together to develop and deploy clean energy technologies.
Conclusion:
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to leading the world on climate change. The Administration is taking bold action at home and abroad to reduce emissions and transition to a clean energy economy. The Administration is also urging other countries to follow its lead and take bold action on climate change.
Additional Information:
- Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Leverages Historic U.S. Climate Leadership at Home and Abroad to Urge Countries to Accelerate Global Climate Action at the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29)
- Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action on Climate Change
- United States Climate Change Policy
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