International Programs

“Pollution doesn’t stop at international borders,
and neither can our environmental and health protections.
The local and national environmental issues of the past are now global challenges.”
Lisa P. Jackson, EPA Administrator

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

Administrator Jackson and a delegation from EPA are in Israel from September 10-14, meeting with a range of government officials, industry representatives, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and community representatives to understand how Israel has successfully fostered a startup culture around environmental issues. She will also sign a new Memorandum of Understanding to guide the coming years of collaborative activities between the two countries.

Learn more about our work in Israel.

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: