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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