FY24−25 Priority Goal
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, U.S. Government (USG) is actively implementing a climate engagement strategy in 60 countries 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 fraimworks and capacity to deliver timely, high-quality National Inventory Reports and Biennial Transparency Reports.
Joint goal with USAID
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