Date

Jul 31, 1999

Description

R. Tucker Scully provides background information to Frank E. Loy, and outlines the U.S. position ahead of a meeting with environmental groups about carbon sinks and other related issues. He notes, on pages 7 to 9, the claim by environmental non-governmental organizations that the U.S. is undermining text proposed on international bunker fuels during climate change negotiations. He points to the agreement in Kyoto on the issue and worries that efforts to resolve this issue could “raise questions about the exemption for military operations.” He further argues that diplomats have gone to “great lengths” to refute accusations that the Kyoto Protocol undermines national security. He adds that environmental NGOs can be satisfied by pointing to future action by the ICAO and IMO on bunker fuels. His points are reinforced by talking points for meetings with environmental groups outlined on pages 19 to 22.

Source

Clinton Library FOIA

Document published in following posting(s):

Climate Change and the Military: Examining the Pentagon’s Integration of National Security Interests and Environmental Goals under Clinton

May 26, 2022

Briefing Memorandum, Department of State Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, R. Tucker Scully to Under Secretary of State Frank E. Loy, Annotated Copy, Subject: Meeting with Environmental NGOs, Monday, August 2, 1999, at 2:30-4:00 p.m. in Room 1207