Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at NOAA. Lifelong ocean lover. Working for a healthy ocean and climate for all of us. Thoughts are my own.
Joined November 2017
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I am thrilled and honored to share that I've joined the amazing team at @NOAA as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs. I am looking forward to helping make progress on coastal resilience, plastics, marine protected areas, and much more! noaa.gov/news-release/susan-…
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Last chance to apply for the Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit!
The summit runs alongside the main conference & aims to empower the next generation on education, employability & sustainable practices.
Apply here👉tinyurl.com/566yn8sm
#OurOceanGreece #OurOcean2024 #SOAEvents
Thank you, @JaneLubchenco! I look forward to working with you and your team!
Looking forward to this important conference in what will be another critical year for the #ocean (and #Climate). @OurOceanGreece is the perfect place to make advances on ocean issues - including decarbonizing #shipping, of course! Hope to see you there!
Explore Greece's mythical seas, steeped in history! 🏛️🔱
Did you know that almost 20% of the world merchant fleet, in terms of tonnage capacity, is under Greek ownership?
Find out more 👉ourocean2024.gov.gr/
📍Kolona Beach, Kythnos
#OurOceanGreece #OurOcean2024 #OurOcean
Because of the #EndangeredSpeciesAct I've spent the holidays watching bald eagles and stellar sea lions in the beautiful Pacific NW... There is more to do, but I salute those with the bipartisan vision to pass this critical law 50 years ago. Let this be an inspiration for us now!
50 years ago, a Democrat-led Congress and Republican president took action for nature. On Dec 28, 1973, Pres. Nixon signed the #EndangeredSpeciesAct.
Since then, 99% of listed species have been saved from extinction. With today's threats, our commitment to #ESA remains vital.
The 5th National Climate Assessment is well-timed with #COP28 approaching. The report spotlights the urgent need for the US & the world to reduce emissions & adapt to climate impacts now! #OceanClimateAction is a critical part of the solution!
My Administration has released the Fifth National Climate Assessment in our history.
It makes clear that climate change is impacting all regions of our nation – but that communities are taking more action than ever to reduce climate risks.
We have to keep that action going.
ALT President Biden delivers remarks on the Fifth National Climate Assessment in the South Court Auditorium.
I had the pleasure of talking with @MarkLGoldberg on @UNDispatch about the recent new @IMOHQ strategy to reduce GHG emissions. What a great way to put things in the global #ClimateAction context! Thanks, Mark! go.shr.lc/3rIdIhq via @shareaholic
Couldn't agree more. Much work to do but the #IMO strategy is better, stronger, and more equitable because of the Pacific. #MEPC80 @alishoda @Climateaction
I am beyond proud of our #PacificWarriors who battled to keep #1point5alive and protect the most vulnerable at #IMO #MEPC80. Leadership from the frontlines. #SIDslead @alishoda @RRegenvanu
Nations Aim to Zero Out Shipping Emissions by Midcentury nytimes.com/2023/07/06/clima…
Thanks to Pacific Islands for their leadership on raising ambition at the #IMO. The foundation is laid for a just and equitable transition, including a precedent-setting potential price on carbon. Now the work begins to make it happen. #Climateaction #MEPC80 @joeloyo @alishoda
Handy table from @joeloyo in his @ClimateHome write up, showing how pressure from Pacific Islands in particular has driven a gradual increase in ambition throughout the week... #MEPC80
climatechangenews.com/2023/0…
#IMO just adopted a new #GHG strategy that raises the bar significantly for cutting emissions from shipping and lays out a path for binding regulations to implement it. Unlike #UNFCCC IMO has authority to regulate the sector, meaning these numbers have teeth! #climateaction
Find out all about the Revised #GHG reduction strategy for global shipping adopted: bit.ly/449y1To
#MEPC80 #ClimateAction
A view from the Pacific Islands on the current #IMO #MEPC80 #climateaction debate. Precedent-setting questions on setting a price on emissions are on the table, proposed by countries that stand to lose the most from Climate Change.
As we head into the final stretch of #IMO #MEPC80 meetings, I want to address some #disinformation we’re seeing about two goals we have this week: a) targets for decarbonisation, and b) the levy.
A thread:
#ClimateActionNow
Major international talks on cutting the shipping industry’s huge emissions started today at the IMO in London. Here’s what you need to know: bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @business
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Major international talks on cutting the shipping industry’s huge emissions started today at the IMO in London. Here’s what you need to know: bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @business
I've been off twitter since new management, but negotiations at the #IMO on #ClimateActionNow need broad attention. Arguably the most critical climate meeting this year is now @IMOHQ. Any country that cares about not exceeding 1.5° should be pushing for that here.
Here is a great job for anyone interested in oceans, food security, and community: Director General, WorldFish & CGIAR Senior Director, Aquatic Food Systems jobs.economist.com/job/32396…
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This is a good read – at Shimo la Tewa, Kenya
Corporate sector interest in blue carbon is HUGE, so why is the supply of blue carbon credits so low?
journals.plos.org/climate/ar…
New article in @PLOSClimate with @ConservationOrg @EdinburghNapier @PeterMacreadie @BlueCarbonLab @NUSCNCS @NUSgeog #OpenAccess and thanks @ep1phyte!
We need you! Instead of taking steps to address #climatechange, attacks on NEPA take us in the wrong direction. SJ 55 will likely lead to more carbon emissions at a time when dramatic reductions are needed. We need our Senators to #ProtectNEPA! earthjustice.org/sites/defau…
Reducing emissions is the most important thing we can do for the #ocean. Thank you @SenateDems for historic investments in a clean energy future that will protect people and the planet. #OceanClimateAction
nytimes.com/2022/07/28/clima…
Today's Clean Shipping Act led by @RepLowenthal will protect climate, oceans & public health. Congress must pass this vital legislation and put an end to fossil-fueled shipping in our oceans and neighborhoods!
Read more: pacificenvironment.org/press…
