Ministers of Energy of the Americas met in Washington to discuss the region’s Energy and Climate Agenda
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, called on the governments of the Americas to “facilitate the transition to a more sustainable energy reality,” in a spirit of multilateral cooperation, as a fundamental way of reducing poverty and with special emphasis on renewable energy sources.

“I believe all the nations and peoples in our Hemisphere should have access to clean, safe, sustainable energy for their development and their survival,” the Secretary General stated, adding that “your governments cannot and should not forgo developing the energy potential of your individual countries. But, I hope that we can all work together to do so.”

The Secretary General delivered his remarks during the opening ceremony of the second day of the Energy and Climate Ministerial meeting held at OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The United States Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu, also participated in the meeting, which he convened officially and which was attended by ministers and delegations from 32 countries of the hemisphere. More...


The Department of Sustainable Development (DSD) supports OAS member States in the design and implementation of policies, programs and projects oriented to integrate environmental priorities with poverty alleviation, and socio-economic development goals. Translating sustainable development and environmental protection goals into concrete actions, DSD supports the execution of multiple-country projects in such diverse areas as integrated water management, renewable energy, natural Hazards-climate change adaptation and land use planning, biological diversity and environmental law and policy. The Department also supports transparency and Public Participation, as practical ingredients of good governance. More...

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