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WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Assistant Secretary for International Markets and Development Marisa Lago and U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Dr. Jonathan Pershing released the following joint statement on the selection of Mr. Howard Bamsey as Executive Director of the Secretariat for the Green Climate Fund:
“The United States welcomes the selection of Mr. Howard Bamsey as Executive Director of the Secretariat for the Green Climate Fund. Mr. Bamsey has distinguished himself through decades of addressing a variety of environmental issues, including international climate change and sustainable development. Through years of experience leading negotiations and managing resources for the Australian government, he has the credentials necessary to guide the international community in its ongoing efforts to promote investment in low-emission and climate-resilient development. We look forward to working with Mr. Bamsey and our other partners as we implement the commitments set forth in the Paris Agreement.”
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