In a joint press statement on April 5, the United States and Japan agreed to promote cooperation on reduction of greenhouse gases that cause global warming through investigation of market incentives, as well identification of promising avenues for research.

The statement stressed the critical importance of participation by developing nations in efforts to reduce greenhouse. Both nations, the statement noted, "Recognize the importance of continuing assistance to developing countries through human resources development, technology transfer and financial cooperation in the context of climate change."

Among the priority research areas that the U.S. and Japan identified: improved computer climate models, expanded international data exchanges, research on natural "sinks" that absorb greenhouse gases, monitoring of polar regions, and development of renewable and alternative energy sources. Complete text

White House Recommendations on Energy Conservation

U.S. Tropical Forest Conservation Act

Overview on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

White House Reports

Climate Change Review - Initial Report White House, June 11, 2001 (PDF, 105KB) Climate Change Science • Press Release • Full Report National Academy of Sciences, June 2001 Report of the National Energy Policy Group • Overview • Summary of Recommendations • Chapter 8: Strengthening Global Alliances • Full Report White House, May 2001

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U.S Environmental Protection Agency

Globalchange.gov

U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO)

National Center for Atmospheric Studies

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)