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Office of Global Affairs and Policy

Office Director:
Walker B. Smith
smith.walker@epa.gov
202-564-6600

 

The Office of Global Affairs and Policy (OGAP) provides policy and programmatic expertise for environmental and human health issues that are multinational in scope. In addition, OGAP engages on the domestic environmental aspects of international instruments, such as trade, finance, and investment agreements.

This Office provides institutional knowledge concerning relevant international organizations (e.g., the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the World Health Organization) and serves as EPA’s primary point of contact with these entities. OGAP also develops EPA (and, as appropriate, United States government) positions vis-à-vis these organizations.

This Office identifies broad emerging international environmental issues and, in concert with internal and external partners, develops initiatives to address these issues. The Office leads development of effective international policies and agreements aimed at protection of human health and the environment.

The Office of Global Affairs and Policy is divided into four programs:

 

 

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