Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (2021) Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Climate change Hazards Early warning system Emissions Governance International relations/cooperation Policy/planning Risk assessment/management Sustainable development Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This executive order declares that the United States and the world face a profound climate crisis. We have a narrow moment to pursue action at home and abroad in order to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of that crisis and to seize the opportunity that tackling climate change presents. Domestic action must go hand in hand with United States international leadership, aimed at significantly enhancing global action. Together, we must listen to science and meet the moment. Full text English Website www.whitehouse.gov