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I’m proposing the creation of a new Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas
that can forge progress to a more secure and sustainable future.”
— President Barack Obama
— President Barack Obama

L eaders of the Western Hemisphere recognize that energy

eaders of the Western Hemisphere recognize that clean energy ƒƒ Brazil’s Building with Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

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is fundamental to sustainable development and a low carbon
leadinitiative to promote sustainable urban development and
or participate in initiatives that reflect their priorities.
future. The April 15-16, 2010 Energy and Climate Ministerial of planning, involving the American Planning Association (APA)
is fundamental to sustainable development and they are Governments may work jointly or on their own to lead
the Americas in Washington, D.C. brought together 32 energy and the Department of State;
committed to expanding cooperation to address the urgent
ministers, and over 450 participants from government, the private
initiatives, finance activities, and/or create welcoming policy
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and intertwined
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national action plans to increase resilience of water supply and
Organization of American States (OAS), hosted by Secretary ECPAMexico, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago;
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agricultural practices, strengthen emergency response, and build ƒƒ A Clean Energy Exchange Program of the U.S. Trade and
of Energy Steven Chu and with participation by Secretary of Initiatives currently underway include:
capacity for practical application of climate models. Development Agency bringing nearly 50 Latin American and
State Hillary Clinton. ■ A Low Carbon Communities program launched by the
Caribbean energy officials on six reverse trade missions;
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sustainable forests and land use, and adaptation. ECPA is intended and use of renewable biomass and reduce greenhouse gas
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Energy (DOE);

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