Today marks the 51st Earth Day, and a call for global cooperation in addressing the climate crisis has been made. The United States is joining the international community in mobilizing efforts to combat climate change. President Biden is set to host leaders from around the world at a two-day Leaders Summit on Climate. The summit aims to increase global climate ambition and strive towards limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius while working towards a future with net-zero carbon emissions.
The U.S., along with international organizations, civil society, and other governments, plans to focus on conserving biodiversity and ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, and oceans. Efforts will also be directed toward promoting sustainable agriculture and fisheries, stopping illegal logging and mining, and combating wildlife trafficking and illegal fishing practices.
The statement emphasizes the importance of preserving the planet's natural beauty while ensuring economic benefits for both current and future generations. It concludes with a call for bold collective action beyond mere hope.