International Programs
“Pollution doesn’t stop at international borders, |
EPA’s work to improve air quality, expand access to clean water, and protect vulnerable communities from toxic pollution extends from across North America to nearly 180 nations worldwide. Through collaborative efforts with partners from around the world, EPA is working to facilitate commerce, promote sustainable development, protect vulnerable populations and engage diplomatically around the world.
International Feature
May 14: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Commerce Secretary John Bryson announced joint efforts to increase U.S. exports of environmental products and services. The two agencies will work together to couple EPA’s scientific, technical, and regulatory information with Commerce's export support infrastructure.
This fall, EPA and Commerce will launch a new web-based Environmental Technologies Exporters Portal to offer U.S. companies market research, scientific analysis, finance options, and other U.S. government support mechanisms. The agencies will also partner with environmental industry trade associations to highlight international market opportunities. These efforts support the President’s National Export Initiative.
Read the press release.
Learn more about our work with Environment, Trade, and Finance.
International Priorities
EPA has a long history of international collaboration on a wide range of global environmental issues.
It is our vision that environmental progress, in cooperation with global partners, can catalyze even greater progress toward protecting our domestic environment.
To advance these goals, EPA has identified the following International Priorities:
- Building Strong Environmental Institutions and Legal Structures
- Combating Climate Change by Limiting Pollutants
- Improving Air Quality
- Expanding Access to Clean Water
- Reducing Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
- Cleaning Up Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Please browse the links above to learn more about EPA's work in each of these priorities.
Key Programs and Related Topics
In Your World
EPA engages with partners around the world to address environmental challenges. Explore some of our work in the map below:
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Recent News
- EPA launches new International Programs site with regional sections like Asia and Africa, and topical directories for trade, international organizations, waste and pesticides.
- EPA launches International Public Participation Guide
- Evaluation of Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles campaign yields successful partnership design principles


