WHITE HOUSE ROUNDTABLE – “KNOWLEDGE IN NATURE: HOW NATURE CAN HELP GROW A BETTER FUTURE”

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Dear Colleagues,

We are writing to inform you that the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host a virtual roundtable spotlighting “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives for assessing, accounting for, and finding solutions in nature. Nature is the foundation for our food supply, purifies the water we drink, absorbs floodwaters and buffers storms, combats the climate crisis, creates jobs, and strengthens public health. And yet as a nation, we don’t fully understand, value, or track the state of nature and the benefits that it provides.

We hope you are able to join us for this event and welcome your efforts to help spread the word to others who may find them beneficial. Registration is closed to press, but news media can contact press@ostp.eop.gov to join a related press briefing.

Sincerely,

The OSTP Nature Team

Event Details

Public Event “Knowledge in Nature: How Nature Can Help Grow a Better Future”

WHAT: In celebration of Earth Day, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will host a virtual roundtable on “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives for assessing, accounting for, and finding solutions in nature. Nature is the foundation for our food supply, purifies the water we drink, absorbs floodwaters and buffers storms, combats the climate crisis, creates jobs, and strengthens public health. And yet as a nation, we don’t fully understand, value, or track the state of nature and the manifold benefits that it provides. Simply put, the health and vitality of our nation and the American people rely directly on nature – but we have not incorporated that knowledge into most decisions. The discussion will bring together experts in economics, the environment, and infrastructure, with business, Tribal, governmental, and non-profit leaders to discuss what more we can do so that we and nature thrive and our national policies reflect the foundational role of nature in achieving goals for climate, equity, and the economy.

WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

WHERE: The event will be livestreamed on ZoomGov. Please register for the event HERE. Registration is closed to press, but news media can contact press@ostp.eop.gov to join a related press briefing.

CONTACT: To ask questions about the event, please email NaturePolicies@ostp.eop.gov