U.S. Embassy Stockholm Welcomes the British Embassy Stockholm to the League

Today, U.S. Embassy Stockholm accepted the Green League Statement of Principles signed by Ambassador Andrew Mitchell, making the British Embassy Stockholm the first, non-U.S. diplomatic mission to become a member of the League of Green Embassies. The two groups will use a working lunch in the newly opened American Diner to explore ways to collaborate including introduction to the ESCO concept. This may also include a challenge to other embassies in Stockholm to an energy-saving contest come the start of the new diplomatic season here.

EMBASSY LISBON ELEVATES “EARTH DAY”!

On April 22, Embassy Lisbon will hold a tree-planting ceremony at a local public school. Students and Embassy representatives will plant trees. Local press will be invited to cover the event, which will be used to highlight actions that students can take to preserve the environment. In addition, Embassy Lisbon has decided to commemorate Earth Day to a higher green purpose by distributing Earth Day posters to American Corners and public schools throughout Portugal.