Dr. Edward T. Canuel, Energy & Economic Officer, U.S. Embassy – Oslo

Ny-Ålesynd Symposium, 2009

U.S. Climate Change Policy

Where Are We Heading?

1.U.S. Commitment, Global Action2.Science, Pragmatism3.Past, Present & Developing Countries

U.S. Climate Change Policy

International Commitment

•Multilateral negotiations•Major Economies Forum•Key Developing Countries

Domestic Commitment• U.S. initiatives• American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009• 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act

Domestic Commitment

• State initiatives (RPS)

• Foreign Direct Investment

U.S.-Norway Cooperation

• Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum

• Bio-energy Cooperation• Transatlantic Science Week

The Road Ahead