Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China this week – his second visit in less than a year – meeting with senior officials to further the commitments made by Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping at the Woodside Summit last November on counternarcotics cooperation…
The dual crises of nature loss and climate change threaten the health, security, and vitality of our shared planet. The magnitude of the challenges posed requires bold, ambitious, innovative, and durable solutions. As such, these solutions can emerge from many dimensions— private and public, through science, business, public policy, local commitments, and behavior change…
The USGLC is proud to have a wide and deeply engaged coalition of government, business, military, faith, and humanitarian leaders committed to building a safer and more prosperous world for all. This month, in celebration of Women’s History Month, we are shining a spotlight on two of our Advisory Committee members, the impactful work they are carrying out in their communities, and why leading globally matters locally.
Women’s History Month serves as a time to both celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness for issues that disproportionately affect women around the globe – like access to education, jobs, and crucially, healthcare. For every $1 invested in women’s health, around $3 is projected for economic growth…
The continued resilience of the Ukrainian people and Western resolve is a testament, in part, to the impact of American leadership and investment to ensure Ukraine’s government can continue to function and defend its territory. Read on for ways that USGLC private sector and NGO members are supporting the people of Ukraine…
When African leaders convene for the 37th annual African Union (AU) summit on February 17-18 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the world will be watching for signs about the future of the global economy, security, and health, and the role Africa plays in all of this.
This month, in celebration of Black History Month, we are shining a spotlight on two of our Advisory Committee members, the impactful work they are carrying out in their communities, and why leading globally matters locally.
The ongoing global economic crisis has had a far-reaching impact, affecting individuals globally in different ways. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted many critical aspects of our lives from upending global supply chains, to impacting...
From conflict in the Middle East, to Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine, to shifting geopolitical landscapes and historic humanitarian crises worldwide, 2023 underscored the critical need for American development and diplomacy to protect and build a safer, more prosperous world…
The world has witnessed the significant and tragic loss of more than 3 million people due COVID-19 over the past year. What hasn’t made headlines is the more than 3 million children who have died from malnutrition during that same time, and the tens of millions more who will face lifelong consequences after suffering from malnutrition during critical periods of their growth. Now, experts predict that the COVID-19 pandemic could cause up to a 50% rise in severe malnutrition — 10,000 more child deaths each month as a result of pandemic-related disruptions in essential services.