The United States Special Envoy for Climate Change reports directly to the Secretary of State. As the administration’s chief climate negotiator, the special envoy plays a central role in developing U.S. international policy on climate, representing the United States internationally in all bilateral and multilateral negotiations on climate change. 

Conflict Diamonds 

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 

The Department of State, through the Office of Threat Finance Countermeasures, helps to coordinate the U.S. commitments to the Kimberley Process.  Through its commitment to upholding the Kimberley Process, the Department of State is seeking to create a more stable Africa. 

Earthquake Relief 

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti 

The Office of the Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance in the Department of State ensures the strategic and effective use of foreign assistance resources. The office manages foreign aid to respond to global needs, make the world safer, and help people to better their own lives. U.S. foreign aid is used in the following ways: To advance human rights and […] 

Endangered Species 

Ottawa, Canada 

The Department of State understands the importance of providing for the proper conservation and management of marine species, which serve a vital role as part of our ocean’s resources. With other federal agencies, the Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs participates in a number of efforts to conserve marine biodiversity. This office is a part of the […] 

Environmental Conservation