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Climate-Resilient International Development: New US Foreign Aid Rules

This act aims to integrate climate resilience considerations into all United States international development programs. This means that US funds and projects abroad will now account for climate-related risks, such as floods or droughts, to ensure their durability and effectiveness. The goal is to help partner countries better prepare for the impacts of climate change and more effectively utilize received support.
Key points
All US foreign aid programs will be required to assess and incorporate climate change risks to make projects more resilient.
A special working group will be established to support government agencies in identifying climate threats and implementing solutions.
The act promotes international cooperation in sharing knowledge and tools related to climate resilience, which can benefit partner countries.
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Print number: 117_HR_2762
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-04-22