Pelosi Statement on Conclusion of First Day of COP27

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Congressional delegation's engagements on the first day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference ("COP27"):

"Our Congressional delegation traveled to the United Nations Climate Change Conference to make crystal clear that America is all in for climate action. Our participation in COP27 comes just months after Democrats proudly enacted the most consequential climate action in history with the Inflation Reduction Act: putting America on a path to meet our obligation to future generations and beat our Paris goals.

"The highlight of our first day was a meeting with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Foreign Minister and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry and other senior Egyptian officials. We thanked them for their leadership in our common fight to address the global climate crisis. Our Members reaffirmed the strong, century-old ties between our two nations and discussed our strategic security partnership to ensure stability in the region. We also discussed our concerns regarding human rights, a key priority for our delegation and our nation.

"It was my honor to begin our visit by participating in a moderated conversation with Kathy McLeod, Director of the Atlantic Council's Arsht-Rockefeller Resilience Center. With our Chair of the House's Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Kathy Castor, we discussed how, under President Biden, America is strategically investing in community resilience to help protect families amid the climate crisis.

"Members of our delegation also met with parliamentarians from the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), the CVF Global Parliamentary Group and the Vulnerable 20, where we heard firsthand how climate disasters around the globe are hitting hardest those communities already endangered or left behind. We discussed the necessity of assisting developing nations in their efforts to address the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities around the world.

"Members of our delegation also held meetings with key U.S. officials who are unifying our nation and the world behind climate action. We received a timely update from Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry on how the Biden Administration's leadership is strengthening global partnerships and addressing the world's climate ambitions. It was a pleasure to discuss the EPA's work advancing clean air and clean water for all of the world's children with Administrator Michael Regan – an innovative leader at the helm of realizing President Biden's vision for environmental justice. Their vision and determination left us inspired to continue our fight for more bold climate action. Our delegation is also deeply grateful to Chargé d'Affaires Daniel Rubinstein and the U.S. Embassy Cairo team for their insights, support and service to our nation.

"In the days ahead, our delegation will continue to reiterate that America continues to stand with our global partners ‘Together For Implementation…' as we work to build a cleaner, greener future for all of our children."